Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Director Of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

GridStor develops, constructs, and operates battery energy storage projects that improve grid reliability and power economic growth across North America. We work as one team, share learnings across functions, and outperform in how we deliver, optimize, and operate. Our reliability earns trust with customers, partners, and investors—and sets us apart. GridStor is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with regional offices in Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, California.

GridStor is seeking a Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to serve as the National Safety Director, providing enterprise-wide leadership and oversight of safety programs across:

• Construction (EPC and contractor-led construction activities)
• Operations (owned and operated assets and third-party O&M providers)
• Corporate (office and offsite work environments)

This role is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving GridStor's EHS governance framework, including the EHS Policy, Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) / Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP), and supporting programs. The Director will lead the Safety Leadership Working Group and drive consistent performance assurance through training, audits, incident management, and KPI reporting. The ideal candidate approaches safety as a core business function, integrating EHS performance into project execution, operational readiness, and asset management to enable the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of GridStor's portfolio. This individual will be a pragmatic, execution-oriented leader who can translate policy and regulatory requirements into scalable, field-ready programs; drive accountability across internal teams and external partners; and proactively identify risks to schedule, cost, and reputation before they materialize. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong bias toward continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional alignment, ensuring that safety outcomes directly support GridStor's growth, capital efficiency, and long-term asset performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enterprise EHS Governance & Leadership (National Safety Director)
• Safety Leadership Working Group Coordination
• Performance Assurance, KPI Reporting & Systems
• Construction Safety Program Oversight
• Operations Safety Program Oversight (Owner/Operator & Third-Party O&M)
• Corporate (Office/Remote) Safety Program Oversight
• Incident Management, Investigations & Corrective Actions

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience supporting complex field operations (construction and/or operations) and corporate environments.
• Demonstrated experience building and operating EHS management systems and safety governance programs across multi-site or multi-region organizations.
• Deep working knowledge of OSHA requirements and incident recordkeeping; strong capability in audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Prefer experience in power, renewables, energy storage, industrial services, or other high-hazard infrastructure environments.
• Prefer experience implementing or operating safety reporting systems and dashboards (including field/mobile workflows).
• Location & Availability: Must be based in Portland and available to work hybrid schedule, with ability to travel to project and partner sites regularly (~25%). Will consider remote for preferred candidate.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities with keen attention to detail. Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and seeing delegated projects through to completion.
• Adaptability: Ability to be agile and flexible, readily taking on tasks outside the typical scope of the role as needed.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Integrity & Judgment: Strong track record of excellent judgment and integrity in previous roles.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and TEAMS.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Adaptable, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and approach challenges with a creative, proactive mindset.
• Team Orientation: Highly motivated to support and collaborate with team members, contributing to collective success.

Compensation and Benefits:

• GridStor offers an attractive Total Rewards package, including:
• Competitive base salaries commensurate with experience with an annual cash bonus (based on Company and individual performance)
• Generous paid leave
• Employee participation in Long Term Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including coverage for domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children
• HSA/FSA for participating employees
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Continuing education and professional development
• Cellphone reimbursement, hybrid work environment, healthy snacks, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more.