Sr PGD Safety Specialist - Wind South

NextEra Energy • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Sr PGD Safety Specialist supports NextEra Energy’s Wind Operations in the South Hub, safeguarding the workforce across its wind fleet and working with PGD Safety to strengthen safety management systems. The role is based in Texas, with the final location determined by candidate experience and requiring hiring manager approval. Travel is up to 50% to PGD Wind sites across Texas, with periodic travel to other sites and headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The specialist leads and supports safety programs across hub wind generation sites by driving regulatory compliance, conducting field assessments and job safety analyses, investigating incidents, and fostering a strong safety culture. The position provides technical leadership, training, coaching, and guidance on procedures and processes, and partners with operational teams, tactical teams, and regulatory agencies to identify risks and implement safety improvements. The role also uses injury analysis and root cause analysis to recommend corrective actions and enhancements to safety systems, programs, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably Safety and/or Occupational Health, plus 4 or more years of experience in the energy or utility sector; alternatively, at least 8 years of experience, preferably including at least 5 years in safety and 3 years of other applicable experience.
• Demonstrated experience in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution, or comparable industrial environments.
• Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, including 29 CFR 1910.269 and 1926, and ANSI, NFPA, and NESC standards.
• Experience in safety program development, training delivery, and investigations.
• Effective communication skills for engaging audiences ranging from frontline workers to executive leadership, in person and virtually.
• Technical writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and other digital platforms.
• Ability to work independently, influence cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, identify field hazards, and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• Required qualifications also list high school graduation or GED, safety policy and practice, process management concepts, quality tools and techniques, effective written and verbal communications, and 2+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
• Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) qualification.
• Industrial hygiene experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory interpretation of OSHA and state and provincial regulations.
• Lead site teams and provide technical guidance on procedures and processes to support employee safety and OSHA compliance.
• Provide onsite safety coaching, training, and leadership.
• Conduct field and site assessments and identify hazards and practical mitigation strategies.
• Conduct job safety analyses of tasks being performed.
• Perform injury analysis and root cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Recommend enhancements to the safety management system and develop proactive initiatives and best practices to prevent injuries and illnesses.
• Support tactical teams and power plants with compliance guidance, training, and site assessments.
• Improve job packages and safety plans, support tactical teams, and use data analytics to improve safety processes and procedures.
• Deliver presentations and mentor colleagues through safety coaching and training.
• Build partnerships with external regulatory agencies and internal operational teams.
• Support an injury-free lifestyle vision, including off-duty injury prevention.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to employees and eligible family members; specific benefits are not listed.
• Relocation assistance is provided if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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