Regional Safety Specialist

Acciona•USA - Eco Grove Wind Farm, IL

12d•$75,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Regional Safety Specialist to support safety, training, and quality initiatives across operational renewable energy sites within a designated region. This role is pivotal in maintaining industry-leading safety standards, supporting site teams, and ensuring consistent implementation of corporate safety programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or other relevant degree, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Technology, or Training and Development (with a technical or safety focus), within renewable energy or a related field.
Alternatively, 2+ years of experience in safety management, preferably within the energy or industrial sectors, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
2+ years of experience as a technician in the energy or industrial sectors is preferred.
Competent in safety regulations and quality standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO, ANSI).
Hold current OSHA 500 certification
Be able to obtain and pass wind tower climb training
Skilled at coaching teams, conducting audits, and implementing safety improvements.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
Comfortable traveling up to 50% and working outdoors when needed.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a U.S. passport.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LMS platforms, Maximo, or audit tools is a plus.
Spanish or French language skills are a bonus.

Responsibilities

Conduct frequent safety observations and support on-site mentoring and OJT standardization.
Lead and coordinate emergency response drills and hands-on safety training.
Promote consistency in safety documentation, PPE usage, and operational procedures across all sites.
Perform safety audits, support incident investigations, and develop lessons learned.
Collaborate with site managers to implement corrective actions and best practices.
Ensure proper documentation of all training, incidents, and improvements in LMS and other reporting tools.
Act as a regional liaison between site teams and corporate safety departments.
Coordinate with HR to support health resources and employee assistance programs at each site.