Sr PGD Safety Specialist - Wind South

NextEra Energy • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Senior PGD Safety Specialist supports NextEra Energy’s wind operations in the South Hub, helping safeguard employees across its wind fleet and strengthen safety management systems in partnership with PGD Safety. The role leads and supports safety programs at wind generation sites, drives regulatory compliance, assesses field conditions, investigates incidents, and promotes a strong safety culture. It provides technical guidance to operational and tactical teams, delivers training and coaching, and works with internal teams and external regulatory agencies to identify risks and implement improvements. The position involves up to 75% travel to PGD Wind sites across the United States and Canada. Relocation may be provided if applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, with Safety and/or Occupational Health preferred, 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 of safety experience 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, as well as ANSI, NFPA, and NESC standards.
• Experience or demonstrated leadership in safety program development, training delivery, and investigations.
• Effective communication skills for engaging frontline workers through executive leadership, both in person and virtually.
• Technical writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and other digital platforms.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, identify field hazards, and provide practical mitigation strategies.
• High school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience are listed among the qualifications.
• Travel of up to 75% to wind sites across the United States and Canada.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Interpret OSHA and applicable state and provincial regulations.
• Identify strategic safety initiatives and lead site teams by providing technical guidance on procedures and processes to support employee safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide onsite safety coaching, training, leadership, technical guidance, and support for compliance issues and site assessments.
• Conduct field assessments and 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 or implement proactive safety practices and initiatives.
• Support programs aimed at preventing injuries and illnesses, including off-duty injury prevention.
• Improve job packages and safety plans, support tactical teams, and deliver presentations.
• Use data analytics to proactively improve safety processes and procedures.
• Partner with operational teams, PGD Safety, and regulatory agencies to identify hazards and implement safety improvements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits to support employees and their eligible family members.
• Relocation may be provided if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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