Safety Manager, EHS COE

aes; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking an experienced EHS leader to guide global facilities in compliance with safety regulations, company standards, and best practices across renewables, transmission, and generation projects. The role emphasizes developing standards, leading SMEs, and delivering training materials for global deployment, with a focus on continuous improvement.

We require a bachelor’s in a safety-related field and at least seven years of relevant experience, plus strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety-related field required.
• Minimum of seven years of safety-related experience in a large industrial/processing environment or corporate safety department.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey highly technical information to diverse audiences, including government agencies.
• Strong knowledge of modern safety principles (e.g., HOP, HRO) and OSHA regulations.
• Experience with EHS management systems and ISO 45001.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety standards and tools to support AES business compliance.
• Lead cross-functional workgroups of safety SMEs and leaders to update AES safety standards.
• Report objectives and progress to AES leadership and committees.
• Create tools and training materials with SMEs for global deployment.
• Track compliance, auditing, data reporting, training and incident management.
• Build a global knowledge-sharing forum to support safety program development.

Skills

Excellent communication

OSHA knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field

Tools

EHS Management Software

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that’s not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven‑time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty‑first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We’re not just building a more sustainable future , we’re powering it.

Provide guidance and oversight to AES global facilities to facilitate compliance with safety regulations, Company standards and policy, and implementation of best practices. This includes safety practices and standards associated with renewables, transmission and distribution operations, new projects, thermal generation, decommissioning, and construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Development of Company safety standards and tools to facilitate AES Businesses’ compliance.
• Coordinate and lead workgroups of AES safety SMEs and operational/project leaders to collaboratively develop and updated AES Safety Standards in adherence with modern safety principles and AES goals.
• Report objectives and goals of EHS Center of Expertise with Company leaders and committees.
• Develop and provide tools and training materials through collaboration with relevant SMEs for global businesses to facilitate implementation of compliance with Company standards, goals, and policies.
• Track AES Businesses’ compliance with AES Standards, including EHS auditing, EHS data reporting, training, and Incident Management reporting. Facilitate adherence to AES Standards.
• Build and maintain global forum/platform for knowledge sharing, implementation tools, and communication to facilitate safety program development and implementation and promote continuous improvement across AES Businesses.
• Facilitate global collaboration of EHS professionals to encourage information sharing, team building, and professional development.
• Provide reports and dashboards for safety metrics, KPIs, and data, as requested, for routine and ad hoc reports, presentations, and other purposes.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in a safety‑related field.
• Minimum of seven years recent experience in a safety related field in a large industrial, processing or manufacturing environment or corporate safety department.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to effectively communicate highly technical information to broad and varying audiences. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including government agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of modern safety principles (e.g., HOP, HRO).
• Excellent knowledge of and direct experience with OSHA regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and commitment to deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of data presentation including excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Preferred: Experience in energy sector
• Fully fluent in reading, writing and speaking both English and Spanish
• Experience with EHS Management Systems
• Professional Certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM
• Experienced with ISO 45001

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of ours people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.