Field Safety Coordinator — Power Generation

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Energy Solutions in West Texas seeks a Safety Coordinator (Power) to drive health, safety and environmental objectives across permanent power facilities, owning site-level regulatory compliance and audits of generation and battery storage systems.

You will lead electrical safety programs (NFPA 70E, LOTO), develop Emergency Action Plans, coordinate drills with local responders, and oversee contractor safety during construction and transition activities.

Qualifications

• 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; or 6+ years 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.

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.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Electrical safety

Incident investigations

Communication

Field leadership

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Professional safety certification such as OHST, CHST, SMS, ASP, or CSP

Associate degree in related technical discipline

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Avetta

ISNetWorld

Veriforce

Job description

Atlas Energy Solutions in West Texas seeks a Safety Coordinator (Power) to drive health, safety and environmental objectives across permanent power facilities, owning site-level regulatory compliance and audits of generation and battery storage systems.

You will lead electrical safety programs (NFPA 70E, LOTO), develop Emergency Action Plans, coordinate drills with local responders, and oversee contractor safety during construction and transition activities.