Frontier Energy

EH&S Lead

Chanhassen, MN

full time

Hybrid

Oil and Gas

About This Job

At Frontier Energy, we’re more than just engineers and professionals—we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions. Our mission is to pioneer the intelligent use of energy for a sustainable and resilient future.

We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where your ideas are heard, nurtured, and transformed into impactful solutions. With a flat hierarchy and open-door policy, every team member is empowered to experiment, take ownership, and make a real difference.

Beyond fostering an inspiring culture, we provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of energy while leaving a positive impact on the world.

The EH&S Lead is responsible for leading the establishment, implementation, and continuous improvement of a safe and compliant work environment across multiple sites. This includes managing EH&S regulations, policies, procedures and EH&S objectives to ensure a healthy and incident-free workplace aligned with location specific standards across the United States.

Responsibilities include:

Safety and Regulatory Compliance:

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Develop, adopt, and implement safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry best practices, OSHA standards, local, state, and national regulations.

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Identify hazards and recommend corrective or preventative measures to ensure safe working environments.

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Lead initiatives to reduce recordable injuries and improve safety and health performance by monitoring safe systems of work and current safe operating procedures.

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Participate in safety and equipment reviews to identify safety concerns and conduct health and safety audits and inspections.

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Conduct process risk assessments and ensure that existing risk assessments are regularly updated.

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Review and assess lab and other company safety procedures.

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Perform gap analyses and internal audits based on EHS policy standards.

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Support sites during external customer audits.

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Use enterprise systems to initiate, track, close, and measure the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions from internal and external audits.

Training & Development:

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Create and validate training curricula in areas of responsibility, ensuring they align with EH&S policies.

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Assess training needs for field/lab/office employees, select suitable providers, and deliver training to personnel and contractors as needed.

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Ensure the timely delivery of mandatory regulatory health and safety training within legal/regulatory timeframes.

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Ensure a sufficient number of staff are trained and hold positions such as First Aid/CPR care providers.

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Monitor and maintain the systems for ensuring fire precautions and emergency response procedures are adequate and are identified for each location.

Emergency Response & Safety Systems:

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Develop and maintain emergency response plans and ensure that fire protection systems are effective.

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Coordinate and ensure that at least two emergency evacuations are carried out annually.

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Promote safety awareness and behaviors through staff communication sessions and employee engagement forums.

Policy Development & Implementation:

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Develop and update the site safety statement and policy in partnership with Frontier Energy management.

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Ensure all employees are periodically communicated on the safety statement and policies.

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Provide direction and advice to site management on implementing Health & Safety legislation and best practices to meet company objectives and goals.

Leadership & Mentorship:

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Lead and coach the Safety team, including facilities staff, to ensure they deliver excellence to both internal and external customers.

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Support the review and assessment of site modifications and provide technical safety input.

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Drive continuous improvement efforts through trend reporting, analysis, and cost-conscious management.

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Actively promote and increase awareness of safe work practices, both for the company staff and contractors.

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Interprets, applies and advises on compliance with federal, state & local laws which regulate the use of hazardous materials within the facility

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Maintains company environmental, health and safety resources and consults with researchers regarding the availability and use of this information

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Identifies needed policy and procedure changes to ensure safety of company employees in conjunction with safety representatives and department management

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Plans and conducts safety training for new and current employees

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Works with department management to select treatment or disposal methods which minimize liability, exposure and economic impact

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Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

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Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related discipline is required.

Experience:

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Minimum of 3 years of relevant Environmental/Health/Safety experience within field service, service industry or other related industry, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

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Strong EH&S compliance knowledge

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Hold a current Safety Certification is preferred, example OSHA Outreach Trainer (General Industry)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Essential Skills:

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Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.

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Ability to interpret and apply relevant safety legislation and regulatory compliance procedures.

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Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.

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Self-starter with demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and third parties.

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Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software tools.

Desirable Skills:

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Knowledge in electrical and field work.

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Strong analytical skills, with experience in risk assessment, process hazards analysis, and industrial hygiene.

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Proven ability to coach, mentor, influence and lead teams to deliver EHS excellence.

Work Environment & Conditions:

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This position may involve travel between various sites (office, field and labs)

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Field safety-related walk-throughs and audits.

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