Open To Work
SEAN HENRY
Raleigh,NC
Summary
EHS Director with 20+ years of experience leading environmental, health, safety, and quality programs across renewable energy, industrial construction, and complex multi-employer worksites. Known for hands-on field leadership, practical risk controls, and building scalable systems aligned to OSHA, NFPA, and best-practice risk management. Experienced partnering with operations, EPCs, owners, and subcontractors to deliver compliance, reduce exposure, and strengthen safety culture.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS Director
Key Quality Assessments
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Skilled in developing and implementing corporate safety programs, OSHA/NFPA compliance strategies, and risk mitigation plans that protect workers and reduce liability.
- Strong track record of overseeing solar farm construction, electrical commissioning, battery fire prevention protocols, and DOT traffic control operations.
- Adept at building safety cultures that align with quality and project goals, while partnering with executives, contractors, and regulatory agencies to drive operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Cobalt Solar & Erie Solar (Renewable Energy) - Directed site-wide safety programs for utility-scale solar projects, including trenching, pile driving, module installation, MV/HV commissioning, and environmental compliance.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Integration - Developed fire prevention and emergency response protocols for lithium-ion systems, including thermal runaway mitigation, NFPA 855 compliance, and coordination with local fire departments.
- Highway / DOT Roadway Improvements (Raleigh, NC) - Oversaw safety for lane closures, detours, traffic control operations, and heavy equipment usage under live traffic conditions in compliance with DOT and MUTCD standards.
- Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Build-Outs - Implemented OSHA compliant safety programs for large-scale facility upgrades, coordinating with contractors and internal teams to mitigate construction risks.
- Proven leader in safety management with expertise across renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and highway/DOT projects.
Corporate EHS Director & Director of QA/QC
Babcock & Wilcox
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Accountable for integrating QHS systems with project delivery, ensuring zero compromise compliance, and building a culture of safety and quality excellence across multi-state operations.
- Illinois Solar & BESS Projects: Directed sitewide QHS initiatives during large-scale renewable energy builds. Developed customized risk assessments, trenching and excavation safety programs, and electrical commissioning protocols. Achieved zero lost-time incidents while ensuring compliance with Illinois Commerce Commission, OSHA, and client specific standards.
- New York Energy Projects: Oversaw QHS performance for industrial and utility retrofits under some of the strictest regulatory environments in the U.S. Successfully managed multi-agency audits and NY state compliance reviews without citation. Implemented contractor onboarding and training that raised workforce safety competency by 35% in six months.
- Designed and deployed corporate-wide QHS management systems, reducing TRIR by 28% within two years, while aligning with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
- Served as executive lead during OSHA and state inspections in Illinois and New York, ensuring full compliance and protecting the company from penalties or project delays.
- Established QHS governance boards to align Construction Managers, Operations, and Client Representatives, improving reporting transparency and incident response times by 40%.
- Provided executive leadership for Quality, Health, and Safety programs across industrial construction, renewable energy, and power generation projects.
Director of Health & Safety
Blue Ridge Power
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Directed EHS programs for the construction and commissioning of multiple utility-scale solar farms averaging 100 MW per site, ensuring alignment with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards, client-specific safety protocols, and local jurisdictional requirements.
- Provided strategic leadership to a cross-functional team of safety managers, coordinators, and field personnel, driving a proactive safety culture that consistently achieved TRIR below industry benchmarks.
- Designed and executed job-specific Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and daily safety briefings, with particular focus on high-risk operations including heavy equipment use, trenching, energized work, and crane lifts.
- Led the development, implementation, and enforcement of comprehensive health and safety management systems across all phases of utility-scale solar EPC projects.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Gray Construction
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led safety planning, enforcement, and compliance initiatives across multiple active construction sites, ensuring adherence to OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 standards, as well as Gray Construction's internal EHS protocols and client-specific safety expectations.
- Oversaw subcontractor prequalification, onboarding, and ongoing compliance, ensuring all contractors met project safety performance benchmarks and submitted required documentation including site-specific safety plans, JHAs, and training certifications.
- Conducted daily site inspections, safety walks, and high-risk activity audits (including hot work, confined space entry, overhead lifting, and electrical installations), proactively correcting hazards and documenting safety observations.
- Directed all EHS operations for multiple concurrent industrial and manufacturing projects.
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Montrose Environmental Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed, implemented, and enforced detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Method of Procedures (MOPs) to standardize field activities and mitigate risk during plant operations, system commissioning, and maintenance activities.
- Conducted daily hazard analyses and continuous monitoring of confined space entry, atmospheric testing, energy isolation (LOTO), and trenching/excavation operations to ensure strict adherence to OSHA 1910 and 1926 Subparts J, K, and P.
- Managed chemical safety programs, including SDS documentation, secure storage, proper handling procedures, and emergency response protocols for corrosives, oxidizers, and biogas-related compounds (e.g., hydrogen sulfide, methane).
- Facilitated and documented site-specific training for technicians, contractors, and engineers on environmental health hazards, personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protection, and confined space rescue readiness.
- Oversaw all EHS functions for environmental infrastructure projects focused on biogas production and wastewater treatment operations.
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Director
Austep
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Played a key leadership role in the planning and construction oversight of two 5 MW anaerobic digestion facilities, completed within schedule and budget-supporting renewable energy goals through safe, compliant delivery of biogas-to-energy infrastructure.
- Designed, authored, and enforced corporate EHS policies, Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), tailored to high-risk operations such as confined space entry, hazardous energy control (LOTO), chemical handling, and excavation.
- Established and managed company-wide safety documentation systems, introducing standardized reporting templates, inspection checklists, and digital filing protocols to improve traceability, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Directed the full lifecycle development and implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs for all U.S.-based construction and commissioning activities.
Education
Associate Degree - Business Management
Wake Technical Community College
Skills
- OSHA 1910/1926 Compliance
- Electrical Safety
- NFPA 70E
- Contractor Safety Management
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Programs
- Audits
- Inspections
- Closeout
- Trenching/Excavation (Subpart P)
- Incident Investigation (RCA/CAPA)
- Heavy Equipment & Traffic Control
- JHA/AHA Development & Review
- Emergency Response & Preparedness
- Training Programs & Coaching
- Environmental Compliance Oversight
- OSHA 500
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 501
- OSHA 511
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER
- Certified Electrical Safety Technician
- Certified First Aid/CPR with AED
- OSHA 30 Hour
- Construction
- PMP
- Project Management Professional
- HSE Associate Coordinator
- HSE Coordinator
- Environmental Technician
- Environmental Manager
- Hazmat Specialist
- Safety Manager
- Operate MHE
- Heavy Equipment Operating
- Federal Regulators
- Management Systems
- ISO 14001
- Written SOP's
- EVAC Plans
- Activity Hazard Analysis
- Job Hazard Analysis
- ESH Program
- Safety Culture
- Injury and Accident Rate Reduction
- Accident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- PC
- MAC
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Publisher
- Adobe PDF
- APEX
Certification
- OSHA 500
- OSHA 501
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 511
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety (Training/Qualification)
- First Aid / CPR / AED
- PMP
- CST (list as applicable/current)
Willing To Travel
True
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: 1
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
$0/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
EHS Director
Key Quality Assessments
01.2024 - 01.2025
Corporate EHS Director & Director of QA/QC
Babcock & Wilcox
01.2021 - 01.2024
Director of Health & Safety
Blue Ridge Power
01.2017 - 01.2021
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Gray Construction
01.2015 - 01.2017
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Montrose Environmental Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Director
Austep
01.2012 - 01.2014
Associate Degree - Business Management
Wake Technical Community College