Regional HSE&S Manager - Americas

Health Safety Environment and social sustainability As part of its mission to develop and own renewable Energy Projects as an Independent Power Producer, it use reputable construction and operations companies (EPC and O&M) to construct, operate and maintain its powerplants. This include the deployment of suppliers and service providers related to executing the required mission and ensure the projects materialize within Neoen’s strict guidelines and in acocrdiance with all its stakeholder needs. In this sense, Neoen commits itself to implement appropriate measures to ensure a no harm culture is maintained in terms of Health, Safety and Security of its employees and contractors, as well no damage is caused to the environment or communities are caused in the areas and locations it operate. To support that objective Neoen has developed a Health, Safety, Environmental and Security (HSE&S) management system, which further aims at the integration of Social Management Systems, as well as aligning such system with international best practices requirements such as ISO 14001 and 45001, and the IFC sustainability standards. Such management system aims at defining and enforcing the conditions to allow Neoen to properly deliver on its HSE&S commitments and stakeholders, and comply with all applicable standard practices in this field, to the satisfaction of its shareholders as well as its lenders. Role Purpose In order to improve and ensure the effective implementation of the company’s HSE&S system, Neoen is hiring a Regional HSES Manager who will be responsible for the development, implementation, control and continuous assessment of the required procedures and controls of Neoen’s HSE&S Management System and oversee its practical application to Neoen’s operations in the Americas, specifically in Canada and the United States, with oversight of its existing operations in central and south America (Argentina, El Salvador and Mexico). Reporting functionally to the Neoen Global HSE Manager based in Paris, France, and from a Matrix perspective to the Regional COO (Americas), the candidate will be further responsible for developing and implementing HSE strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving a strong safety culture, and providing HSE leadership throughout the project lifecycle from development and construction through operations, asset management, repowering, and decommissioning within the Americas regions of Neoen.  The successful candidate will partner closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Asset Management teams, early site exploration service providers, EPC and O&M contractors to ensure the higheststandards of health, safety, and environmental performance are achieved while supporting the company's growth objectives.  The position is based in Toronto, with frequent travels to Neoen’s operations sites in the region.  Key Responsibilities  HSE Leadership Lead the implementation of the Neoen Americas HSE strategy. Promote a culture of Zero Harm through visible leadership and employee engagement. Provide expert HSE guidance to senior management and project teams. Drive continuous improvement of HSE performance across all business activities. Establish annual HSE objectives, KPIs, and improvement plans. Regional implementation of Neoen’s global HSE standards and shareholder HSE commitments. Projects development Ensure the terms of reference for projects’ HSE impact assessment studies and due diligence during project development are implemented Represent Neoen towards lenders during project due diligences prior to Financing Close  Ensure group standards, procedures and technical annexes are included in Neoen EPC and O&M contractors during contract negotiations Select appropriate HSE advisors when applicable Supervise the development of HSE studies (HSE impact assessment, baseline surveys, resettlement action plan, biodiversity action plan, etc…) at regional level Supervise project HSE teams and insure group HSE