Safety Coordinator

Atlas Energy Solutions•Austin, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator (Power) supports the HSE and operations teams in driving the region toward Atlas health, safety, and environmental objectives across permanent power generation facilities. This role owns site-level regulatory compliance, audits generation and battery energy storage systems, supports electrical safety and energized work programs, and embeds HSE requirements into construction, commissioning, and the transition from temporary to permanent installations. The HSE Coordinator provides guidance and instruction to all levels of management, HSE personnel, and employees to reduce the frequency and severity of personal injuries, motor vehicle incidents, property damage, and environmental releases.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
2 - 4 years of HSE experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, or heavy industrial operations with a bachelor’s degree; 4+ years with an associate degree in a related technical discipline; or 6+ years of progressive HSE experience supporting high-energy, industrial, or construction operations with a high school diploma or GED
Minimum 2+ years of experience supporting electrical safety programs, including NFPA 70E implementation, arc flash hazard mitigation, and LOTO
Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations using root cause methodologies such as TapRooT, 5-Why, or Fishbone
Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and reporting procedures, including OSHA and EPA, and experience interacting with state and local authorities having jurisdiction
Ability to work in both construction and operational environments during site transition phases
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to instruct and influence operations leadership, contractors, regulators, and customers
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities
Ability to travel to regional sites and to respond to incidents outside of standard business hours
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred
Professional safety certification such as OHST, CHST, SMS, ASP, or CSP, or progress toward one
Experience supporting construction safety programs, contractor oversight, and site build or commissioning activities
Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) or other high-energy storage technologies
Knowledge of contractor safety compliance systems such as Avetta, ISNetWorld, and Veriforce
Experience developing emergency action plans and coordinating drills with external emergency responders
Experience supporting distributed generation, microgrid, or behind-the-meter power operations

Responsibilities

Lead site-level compliance with OSHA, EPA, state environmental agencies, and local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) for permanent power generation facilities.
Conduct comprehensive HSE audits of generation and battery storage systems, verifying compliance with applicable electrical, mechanical, and environmental standards.
Maintain site HSE documentation, permits, and recordkeeping required by regulation and Atlas standards.
Support implementation and auditing of electrical safety programs, including high-voltage systems, arc flash hazard analysis, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and energized work controls.
Oversee safety controls and emergency planning related to battery energy storage systems (BESS), including thermal runaway mitigation and fire response protocols.
Develop and maintain site-specific Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) tailored to generator and battery storage hazards, and coordinate drills involving fire departments and local emergency responders.
Participate in commissioning and transition activities from temporary to permanent installations, ensuring HSE requirements are embedded in the design and construction phases.
Partner with Project Management during site buildouts to ensure contractor safety compliance and alignment with Atlas HSE standards.
Conduct field audits during construction and transition phases to verify adherence to safety and environmental requirements.
Provide expertise in incident investigations to determine root cause and recommend preventive measures, and track corrective actions through to closure.
Track and analyze leading and lagging indicators to recommend risk-reduction strategies specific to power generation operations.
Conduct field engagements, safety observations, and toolbox talks, coaching crews, contractors, and supervisors on safe work practice.
Comply with all Atlas Energy Solutions policies, procedures, and work requirements, and report incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
Other duties as assigned.