Safety Specialist II

AES US • Indianapolis, IN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the US Utilities Transmission & Distribution Health & Safety Manager, the Safety Specialist II is responsible for the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS) across the AES Indiana Transmission & Distribution. This role provides leadership and technical expertise in Health & Safety programs, with a strong focus on safety culture, performance improvement, risk management, AES Health & Safety Standards compliance, and applicable Health & Safety regulations. The Safety Specialist II will serve as a key field resource supporting employees, contractors, and business leaders in achieving the company’s safety objectives and goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety, EHS, or a related field preferred
• 2-4 years of relevant safety experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, supervisors, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to regularly travel to field locations, job sites, and facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Transmission & Distribution utility safety experience preferred.
• Experience working in a utility, electric transmission, distribution, construction, or field operations environment preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Professional Health & Safety certifications are preferred (ASP, CSP, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all applicable Health & Safety regulations, AES Health & Safety Standards, and business-specific requirements.
• Develop and execute Annual Work Plans designed to achieve established Health & Safety objectives, goals, and key performance indicators (KPIs), with approval from the T&D Safety Manager.
• Actively participate in AES Health & Safety audits and assessments, including the development, implementation, and timely follow-up of corrective action plans.
• Ensure the effective application of the Hierarchy of Controls when conducting General Hazard Assessments, Risk Analyses, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Actively participate in the Incident Management Program in accordance with AES Health & Safety Standards and OSHA requirements.
• Lead and/or support incident investigations, with particular emphasis on proactive reporting and investigation of non-injury Significant Incident Potential (SIP) events using TapRooT® methodology.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver Health & Safety training programs for employees and contractors, including new-hire orientation, refresher training, job-specific safety training, and training related to applicable regulations, company standards, procedures, and identified safety risks.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve training content based on field observations, incident trends, regulatory requirements, and business needs.
• Oversee the implementation and execution of the Proactive Safety Program.
• Conduct regular field and facility visits, including Safety Walks, Work Activity Observations, Safety Inspections, and other proactive safety activities.
• Ensure identified actions are appropriately documented, communicated, and closed in a timely manner.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise for Health & Safety programs and initiatives supporting both AES and contractor employees, with a primary focus on field operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and various departments across the organization to identify risks, implement solutions, and continuously improve safety performance.
• Serve as a safety culture ambassador by promoting employee engagement, accountability, hazard awareness, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Prepare and communicate Health & Safety performance reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including key trends, KPIs, observations, and action items.
• Actively participate in the planning and execution of Safety Day activities and other safety engagement initiatives.
• Plan and execute emergency response drills in accordance with established Emergency Action Plans.
• Support the planning and execution of General Safety Orientations for contractors during storm recovery and other emergency response activities.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and authorities such as OSHA.
• Support Health & Safety special assignments, initiatives, and projects as needed.

Benefits

• AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level