Regional Safety Manager - Chicago Remote

NRG•VIRTUAL, IL

2d•$107,360 - $177,120•Remote

About The Position

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company. We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society. All members of NRG’s safety function will be expected to own safety, work to prevent incidents and seek to improve with the understanding that zero harm is possible. The Regional Safety Manager will be responsible for providing support to assigned plants within their region in addition to developing, deploying, managing, and improving assigned safety and occupational health programs. The Regional Safety Manager will also be responsible for supporting the development of safety specialists and safety committees within their assigned region. There will be regular opportunities to demonstrate skills in change management, contract management and communications. This position will also be required to present to leadership the health of the program for which they are responsible, communicate any deficiencies identified and develop sustainable solutions to prevent future issues. It will be expected that the Regional Safety Manager engages with their peers to support their growth and build bench strength within the safety function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Required or equivalent combination of education, certification, and progressive responsiblilties experience
7+ years industry/safety experience with at least 4 years of power plant experience
Strong understanding of safety regulations in the Electric Power Generation industry
Ability to effectively coach and mentor.
Thorough understanding of applicable OSHA regulations and industry guidelines.
Experience working within safety and occupational health management systems
Experience with change management and project management.
Ability to observe and engage effectively with employees and contract partners.
Investigation/RCA with tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five whys, etc.
Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends utilizing tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerBI, SAS, etc.
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.
Ability to learn region-specific bargaining unit agreements
ASP/CSP/COSS/OHST/CHST

Responsibilities

Partner with plant leadership and plant safety professionals to develop, implement, and maintain safety programs and promote a safety over production culture
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections and risk assessments. Provide recommendations and strategic support to mitigate or eliminate workplace hazards.
Monitor and evaluate changes in applicable Occupational Safety and Health regulations, applicable consensus standards, standard interpretation Letters and industry best practices to ensure policies, procedures and work practices remain current
Serve as a change agent to achieve a zero-injury safety culture within the region
Support and encourage the growth and development of safety professionals across the organization through coaching and mentorship.
Liaise with and support business unit safety and operational leadership to lead and influence continuous improvement across NRG.
Manage the implementation, maintenance, validation and revision of assigned safety and occupational health management system components.
Assist with the development and delivery of safety training
Support incident investigations as well as corrective action development and action closure
Engage with and support plant safety committees and the Fleet Safety Steering Committee
Develop safety flashes, operating experience bulletins, vendor business cases, and recordability determination reports
Manage applicable processes, platforms, resources and contracts associated with assigned safety programs.
Lead and/or participate in internal and external special project teams with the purpose of continuous improvement.
Provide support of various Industrial Hygiene programs and processes
Engage, develop, and maintain relationships with external partners, organizations, and memberships.