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Bernhard

Fault detection, analytics, dashboards for buildings

HSE Business Director

Full-TimeDeadline 8/4/27
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Metairie, LA, USA
In PersonTravel of 50% or more is required.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related technical field, or BCSP certification(s).
  • A proven record of strategic thinking and implementing programs that deliver significant continuous performance improvements.
  • A working understanding of regulations such as OSHA and EPA, with extensive experience developing, maintaining, and implementing HSE systems.
  • Knowledge of safety management fundamentals, risk assessments and reduction, industrial hygiene, loss prevention, ergonomics, and occupational health.
  • Strong leadership, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to be persuasive and credible across multiple organizational levels and cultures to improve HSE performance.
  • Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of variables while meeting quality, timeliness, and cost requirements.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts and statistical inference.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Versed in the industry and the company’s competitors.
  • Ability to multitask and perform duties outside the scope of work when necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Formulate and implement policies, procedures, programs, and job-specific safety plans for construction operations that comply with regulatory and client program requirements.
  • Provide alignment across Segment Operations and HSE to support segment objectives.
  • Maintain continuous communication with executive leadership regarding risks and opportunities.
  • Apply strategic thinking and broad organizational and safety understanding to facilitate business-unit-specific initiatives and programs.
  • Work effectively with regional HSE teams to maintain safety visibility and measure business-unit-specific goals and overall company targets and compliance.
  • Maintain broad knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and familiarity with relevant environmental laws.
  • Receive reports of business-unit safety concerns and conduct documented investigations individually or with other HSE team members and support personnel.
  • Act as the main point of contact for workplace injuries, accident investigations, and near-misses.
  • Visit construction sites regularly to coordinate or conduct jobsite inspections and ensure correct safety policies and procedures are implemented.
  • Review construction plans for evacuation plans, disposal-system designs, lighting, and ventilation, and ensure there is no danger to workers or site visitors.
  • Create or coordinate business-unit safety training and oversee the business-unit toolbox talk program.
  • Coordinate or deliver basic first-aid skills, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and workplace-accident prevention instruction.
  • Represent the business unit at relevant meetings.
  • Keep abreast of updates to workplace safety and environmental regulations.
  • Maintain knowledge of safety criteria in OSHA CFR 29 1926 Construction, 1910 General Industry, and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.
  • Ensure documentation is completed for each accident and incident and document training delivered.
  • Act as the main point of contact for Segment-specific OSHA forms.
  • Support company drug-testing policies and procedures.
  • Maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance and knowledge in the Sustainability Segment.
  • Drive and support safety standards and initiatives for segment fleet and driving practices.
  • Inspect machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, including accident-prevention devices.
  • Observe workers to determine whether they use prescribed safety equipment, including glasses, helmets, goggles, respirators, and protective clothing.
  • Inspect areas for fire-prevention equipment and other safety and first-aid supplies.
  • Test working areas for noise, toxic substances, and other hazards using decibel meters, gas detectors, and light meters.
  • Prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action and present them to Segment Operations.
  • Investigate accidents to determine causes, recommend preventive safety measures, and develop safety programs.
  • Demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
  • Review daily tasks with a broad safety perspective, then train and implement control measures.
  • Travel 50% or more.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ten years of previous experience leading HSE for a regional organization in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction.
  • Certification as a Safety Professional through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).

About the company

BuildingFit is a Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD), analytics and visualization platform for buildings. It ingests large amounts of data from sources like building automation systems (BAS) and smart IoT devices to generate actionable insights. Its core product provides analytics, key performance indicators (KPIs), automated reports, and interactive dashboards to help operators prioritize daily tasks, minimize energy waste, and cut costs, while improving energy efficiency, reliability, comfort, and safety. Unlike systems that only present data, BuildingFit combines data integration with fault detection and ongoing analytics to turn raw measurements into prioritized actions. The goal is to make commercial and institutional buildings more energy-efficient, reliable, comfortable, and safe by enabling data-driven operations and cost savings.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • August 31, 2026 Revenew acquisition expands Bernhard into contract compliance and profit recovery.
  • January 20, 2026 Rochester Regional Health deal added $143.8 million of long-duration EaaS revenue.
  • August 2026 closes on New Mexico Gas and Bowman signal aggressive platform expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Bowman’s August 2026 acquisition triggered shareholder investigations over price and process.
  • Cleco and New Mexico Gas need regulatory approvals; utility closings routinely slip for quarters.
  • A capital-market freeze would choke Bernhard’s acquisition-driven utility roll-up and strangle growth.

What makes Bernhard unique

  • May 2025 ENFRA rebrand sharpened Bernhard’s vertically integrated Energy-as-a-Service model.
  • Bernhard combines development, financing, construction, operations, and asset management under one contract.
  • Healthcare clients like Adventist and Rochester buy guaranteed savings, resilience, and emissions cuts.

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Company News

ROI-NJ
Apr 23rd, 2024
Why National Solar Ceo Says New Jersey Does It Right

Bernhard’s Tinsley says policies, spirit of cooperation and governor’s support make N.J. ideal spot for his Energy-as-a-Service solar modelBernhard’s Ed Tinsley brings the Southern style and charm you’d expect from a CEO who works out of Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s a personality that has helped him quickly embrace John Calipari, the formerly hated Kentucky men’s basketball coach who is now viewed as a savior for the state’s flagship university.He’s always looking to support a winning play.It’s why, when it comes to the solar business, Tinsley said he is all-in on New Jersey and the Northeast.Tinsley said as much following the announcement last week that Bernhard will partner with Hackensack Meridian Health on a 30-year, $134 million Energy-as-a-Service project that will put 50,000 solar panels on the system’s 18 hospitals, making HMH the largest solar and battery energy storage system of any not-for-profit health care provider in the country.“I love New Jersey,” he said. “Gov. (Phil) Murphy’s policies changed the game for us here.”The game is having Corporate America be a leader in the use of renewable energy. And, while that seems easy — “All you need are building tops and sunlight,” Tinsley said — Tinsley acknowledges there are challenges.###New Jersey is making it easier for Bernhard to overcome them, Tinsley said

PR Newswire
Apr 19th, 2024
Bernhard And Hackensack Meridian Health Forge A Transformative 30-Year Energy Partnership, Hmh Hospitals To Be Largest Renewable Energy Not-For-Profit Healthcare Provider In The United States

NEW ORLEANS and EDISON, N.J., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard, one of America's largest privately-owned infrastructure firms, announced a groundbreaking 30-year Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), New Jersey's largest health network.Hackensack Meridian Health, a healthcare powerhouse operating 18 hospitals across eight counties, with nearly 4,000 licensed beds and a workforce of approximately 35,000 employees and 6,500 physicians, is set to own the largest solar and battery energy storage system of any not-for-profit healthcare provider in the U.S., thanks to this pioneering collaboration. Nearly 98 percent of the project scope is solar and battery storage, including 50,000 solar panels manufactured in the USA.The 30-year agreement encompasses $134 million in infrastructure improvements, a 10 percent reduction in carbon emissions, a 25 percent decrease in purchased electricity, and 33 percent guaranteed energy savings. This project solidifies Hackensack Meridian Health's dedication to remaining the largest, most comprehensive, and truly integrated healthcare network in New Jersey, offering innovative research, life-enhancing care, and a complete range of medical services."This partnership marks a significant milestone in sustainable healthcare practices and underscores Hackensack Meridian Health's unwavering commitment to energy resilience and environmental sustainability," said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.Bernhard, with more than 100 years of energy and infrastructure project experience, stands as the largest turnkey Energy-as-a-Service solutions provider in North America. The company combines development, financing, design, construction, and operations to offer comprehensive solutions that reduce energy use, risk, and cost for clients across various sectors, including healthcare, higher education, commercial, and specialty markets."Bernhard is proud to embark on this transformative journey with Hackensack Meridian Health, utilizing our expertise to deliver a turnkey Energy-as-a-Service solution that will not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute significantly to environmental sustainability," stated Bernhard CEO Ed Tinsley.Hackensack Meridian Health is already a leader in sustainability, an effort that began more than a decade ago. Four of its hospitals were the first in the country to earn the Joint Commission's Sustainable Healthcare Certification earlier this year

ROI-NJ
Apr 19th, 2024
Why Hmh’S Big Move On Solar Could Be (And Should Be) Beginning Of Big Push In New Jersey

Health System’s 50K panel project, which comes with significant savings to the bottom line, could be model for others — in all sectorsThe numbers surrounding Hackensack Meridian Health’s transformative renewable energy partnership that it announced with Bernhard on Friday morning are incredible.Consider this about the 30-year Energy-as-a-Service project:The $134 million project (much of which will be paid by state and federal programs) will be the largest solar and battery storage system of any health provider in the U.S.;The initiative comes with a promised 10% reduction in carbon emissions, 25% decrease in purchased electricity and 33% guaranteed energy savings;The build will create hundreds of union jobs that will be needed to install the 50,000 American-made panels on 18 buildings throughout the HMH system.Now realize this: The number of other potential projects in the state is huge.Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Bob Garrett said he is thrilled HMH is leading the way on renewable energy in the health care space — he feels large systems have an obligation to do so. And he said he’s hopeful that HMH’s efforts will be a model for others.“Today, improving health care extends far beyond developing great breakthrough treatments and embracing advanced technology, or even making care more convenient,” he said. “We understand that, if we truly want to make a difference, we need to address all the factors that impact health, which includes creating a healthier planet.”Hackensack officials said the installation of the panels — which will begin at Hackensack University Medical Center — likely will take three years to be completed. And it will come at great value: $50 million of the cost will come from tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, with the rest being absorbed by Bernhard.New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Christine Guhl-Sadovy said she hopes other large users across the state of New Jersey will understand the potential impact a project such as this could have — on their carbon emissions and their bottom line.“I think as this project comes to fruition, it will demonstrate to other particularly large users the significant cost savings,” she said. “We’re so thrilled that Hackensack Meridian is taking advantage of the federal incentives to invest in clean energy and reducing their carbon emissions — that’s really important. But, for a large energy user like this, this type of project will help them save hundreds of thousands of dollars on their energy bills every year.”The impact on the state and national economy doesn’t end there, Guhl-Sadovy said.“We hope that everyone would be for all of our clean energy initiatives because they are so good, not just for the environment, but for New Jersey and economic development,” she said “But, with this project, we’re talking about American jobs, American manufacturing, local labor, cost savings and significant greenhouse gas reductions

ROI-NJ
Apr 19th, 2024
Hmh To Announce Transformative Renewable Energy Initiative That Will Place 50K Solar Panels On Its 18 Hospitals

30-year partnership with Bernhard will make HMH the largest solar and battery storage system of any health care provider in U.S.Hackensack Meridian Health will announce later Friday at its flagship hospital the largest solar and battery energy storage system of any not-for-profit health care provider in the country, a $134 million infrastructure project that will eventually install 50,000 solar panels throughout the system’s 18 hospitals.The 30-year Energy-as-a-Service project, which HMH is undertaking with Louisiana-based Bernhard, one of the country’s largest privately-owned infrastructure firms, will be unveiled at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack.The project, which will begin immediately, aims to be completed in three years. And it will come at great value: $50 million of the cost will come from tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, with the rest being absorbed by Bernhard.When it’s fully functioning, HMH CEO Bob Garrett said, the initiative will result in a 10% reduction in carbon emissions, a 25% decrease in purchased electricity and 33% guaranteed energy savings — all while reaffirming that HMH is a leader in sustainability in all sectors, but, especially, health care.“This partnership marks a significant milestone in sustainable health care practices and underscores Hackensack Meridian Health’s unwavering commitment to energy resilience and environmental sustainability,” he said.Garrett said the benefits of the project on the planet will be extensive, as it addresses an issue that many may not be aware of: The health care industry is one of the greatest emitters of carbon. In its entirety (health systems, providers, pharmaceutical companies) health care is estimated to produce approximately 9% of the nation’s carbon — more than even the aviation industry.“I don’t think a lot of people appreciate that,” he said. “We need to step up. We need to take the lead and do our part.”HMH, Garrett said, has a goal to cut its emissions in half by the year 2030 — and be carbon-neutral by the year 2050.“This partnership with Bernhard is the first big step toward meeting those goals,” he said.Bernhard CEO Ed Tinsley said the firm is happy to do its part.“Bernhard is proud to embark on this transformative journey with Hackensack Meridian Health, utilizing our expertise to deliver a turnkey Energy-as-a-Service solution that will not only enhance operational efficiency, but also contribute significantly to environmental sustainability,” he said.The initiative also was cheered by the state Board of Public Utilities, the Department of Environmental Protection and, of course, Gov. Phil Murphy.“This partnership puts Hackensack Meridian Health on course to meet critical sustainability and energy resilience goals — complementing the state’s initiatives to invest in renewable energy and reduce our carbon footprint,” Murphy said