EHS Engineer
Core
Develop, implement, and monitor environmental and safety programs for high-voltage electrical substations and cogeneration plants to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent catastrophic equipment failure.
Role type
Senior Environment Health & Safety Engineer (High Voltage/Energy)
Builds
Safe operational environments for 230 kV transformers, breakers, and substation infrastructure
Domain
Energy / High Voltage Electrical Systems / Industrial Safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
SPCC plan management, SF6 gas leak tracking, high-voltage rescue training, fire suppression system monitoring, Qualified Person certification criteria, contractor safety protocol alignment, predictive maintenance oversight (thermography/DGA), step and touch potential analysis, PPE recertification management, near-miss reporting for flash-over/corona discharge
Preferred skills
NFPA 70E training, Natural Gas Training, ISO 45001/14001 Auditor, ISO 31000 Risk management, Emergency medical certification, Hazmat certification
Technologies
Thermography (Infrared scans), Oil Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), 230 kV transformers, 230 kV breakers, SF6 gas monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Manage Semarnat/Profepa-regulated SPCC plans and ensure secondary containment integrity; Track SF6 gas leak rates and ensure recovery procedures follow EPA standards; Train teams on pole-top rescue and bucket truck evacuation protocols; Monitor readiness of deluge and dry-chemical fire suppression systems; Define criteria for 'Qualified Person' certification for 63, 115, and 220 kV equipment; Align third-party contractor safety protocols with facility standards; Oversee predictive maintenance via thermography and DGA; Ensure integrity of substation grounding grids to prevent electrocution; Track PPE recertification logs and near-miss reports for flash-over or corona discharge
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management