Manager Safety & Training

NextEra Energy•Juno Beach, FL

About The Position

The Manager of Safety & Training for Engineering and Construction (E&C) assists the E&C Director of Safety Resources in developing and executing strategy and governance for health and safety compliance across the E&C construction portfolio. The role leads regional safety managers and program leads and advances the organization’s commitment to “Zero Today.” The position is a strategic partner across utility-scale construction projects, including gas, solar, wind, transmission, distribution, nuclear, water, energy storage, and data centers. It embeds proactive safety cultures, ensures legal and regulatory compliance, establishes lifecycle risk-management frameworks, and implements safety-in-transition programs as the construction portfolio grows. The role coordinates and implements safety programs and field training to ensure compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and institutional policies. It develops and maintains safety procedures, provides OSHA compliance oversight, supports safety processes and training across corporate entities and business units, and leads injury-prevention, incident-investigation, and training activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of experience.
At least 3 years of supervisor or management experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical experience.
Advanced degree, such as a master’s degree or Ph.D., in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience leading construction safety programs, managing regional or global teams, and directing capital project safety governance.
Industry certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or relevant international equivalents.
Experience scaling global safety operating models across complex partner or General Contractor networks and offsite construction delivery methods.
Expertise in high-hazard technical execution, electrical safety design standards, safety-in-design principles, and regulatory frameworks across multiple international jurisdictions.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Assist the E&C Director of Safety Resources in developing and executing safety strategy and governance across the E&C construction portfolio.
Lead regional safety managers and program leads.
Promote proactive safety cultures and the organization’s “Zero Today” commitment across utility-scale construction projects.
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance and establish lifecycle risk-management frameworks.
Implement safety-in-transition programs as the construction portfolio grows.
Coordinate and implement safety programs and field training to ensure compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and institutional policies.
Create, interpret, revise, maintain, and train employees on applicable company safety procedures and programs.
Provide guidance and oversight to ensure OSHA compliance.
Ensure leaders and employees understand their responsibilities under each policy.
Assist department heads and administrators in enforcing safety regulations and codes.
Support safety processes and training for corporate entities and business units.
Create and revise processes, procedures, and injury-prevention programs.
Review and schedule training.
Develop injury-prevention programs and procedures.
Conduct incident investigations.
Develop training materials and conduct training presentations.
Attend field safety meetings and joint or cross-functional safety meetings.
Participate in corporate safety lead team initiatives.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.