Senior HSE + C Advisor

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
Summary
Lightsource bp is currently seeking a full-time Senior HSE+C Advisor with the ability to complement an already established HSE+C team and the ability to become a strong presence and an impactful member in driving the health and safety of our employees and contractors and care for the environment for the company. This person will have the ability to interact with, and influence staff and contractors at all levels while taking a proactive approach to safety and compliance. The Senior HSE+C Advisor will represent the HSE+C United States Asset Services team within LSbp, and the entire Lightsource bp global organization with external partners and stakeholders, ensuring HSE provisions are in place and the sites are following appropriate Regulatory and Contract requirements.  
Core Responsibilities
•    Lead and coach the US Asset Services team on HSE performance and risk management,
•    Promote a just culture and integration of continuous improvement,
•    Administer a systematic HSE pre-qualification and oversights process for supplier risk mitigation of Lsbp contractors,
•    Conduct routine on-site HSE safety observations, inspections, and audits in line with agreed schedule,
•    Support internal safety management system audits and processes,
•    Arrange and participate in HSE design risk reviews, HSE pre-operations workshops, and ongoing business performance reviews of O&M contractors,
•    Actively monitor O&M contractor HSE compliance highlighting any deficiencies and tracking improvements, 
•    Support development and delivery of HSE training to Lightsource bp employees
•    Work in line with any requirements outlined within applicable contracts, 
•    Ensure project level O&M environmental regulatory compliance,
•    Oversee O&M companies on incident management, investigations, audits, inspections, and other HSE processes,
•    Complete any required HSE reporting and lessons learned exercises,
•    Work within the Lsbp bp HSE information management system and processes,
•    Always maintain a professional and proactive approach, and
•    Undertake any other reasonable tasks requested by relevant stakeholders.
Knowledge
•    Excellent working knowledge of United States HSE federal and state level regulations and standards,
•    Understands medium and high voltage electrical hazards and risk mitigation methods,
•    Intermediate PC skills with experience in Microsoft office products such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook,
•    Advanced experience in HSE risk assessment and control methods,
•    Practical and experienced in operating under an HSE management system (ISO 45001, ANSI Z10), and
•    Ability to administer HSE requirements and manage expectations of contracting partners.
Qualifications 
•    Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental or equivalent, and
•    Professional HSE certification preferred.
Experience 
•    Over 4 years’ experience as a HSE professional 
Work arrangements
•    Home-based United States
•    Ability to travel 25 – 50%
Personal qualities 
•    Values building strong and lasting relationships,
•    Strong influencing and coaching skills,
•    Good time management, self-starter, and team player,
•    Strategic thinking abilities and, 
•    Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of professionals both within the company and external.  

We offer
•    Competitive compensation: up to $120,000 annually plus a discretionary annual bonus.
•    Health, dental and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment. 
•    Retention bonuses 
•    11 paid holidays.
•    Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually. Paid maternity/paternity leave. 
•    401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.  
•    Home-based role
•    Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150. 
Why you’ll want to work with us    
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity. 
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.
Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.  
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.   Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).  If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.