Regional Safety Manager - Remote (Power & Energy)

NRG Energy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy seeks a Regional Safety Manager to own safety across assigned plants within the region while promoting a zero-harm safety culture. The role emphasizes developing, deploying, and improving safety and occupational health programs, plus building bench strength through mentorship and training.

Responsibilities include audits, regulatory monitoring, and leadership-level communication with peers and leadership to ensure continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 7+ years of industry/safety experience with at least 4 years of power plant experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to develop, implement, and maintain safety programs.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections and risk assessments with recommended improvements.
• Monitor changes in OSHA rules and industry standards to keep policies current.
• Serve as a change agent to achieve a zero-injury culture region-wide.
• Support safety professionals through coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborate with safety and operational leadership to drive continuous improvement across NRG.
• Lead implementation, maintenance, and revision of safety management system components.
• Assist in safety training delivery and incident investigations.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA regulations

Change management

Leadership coaching

Data analysis

Power plant experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

SAS

Job description

NRG Energy seeks a Regional Safety Manager to own safety across assigned plants within the region while promoting a zero-harm safety culture. The role emphasizes developing, deploying, and improving safety and occupational health programs, plus building bench strength through mentorship and training.

Responsibilities include audits, regulatory monitoring, and leadership-level communication with peers and leadership to ensure continuous safety improvements.