Senior PGD Safety Lead – Wind Ops (75% Travel)

NextEra Energy; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Sr PGD Safety Specialist to lead safety programs across wind operations, driving regulatory compliance and a proactive safety culture nationwide. You will mentor teams, conduct RCAs, and partner with PGD Safety and external agencies to implement robust improvements.

The role requires a technical degree with 4+ years in energy/utility or 8 years of relevant safety experience, CSP/CIH preferred, and travel up to 75% across PGD Wind sites in the U.S. and Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field plus 4+ years in energy/utility, or 8 years in safety with relevant experience.
• Master's degree and CSP/CIH certifications are highly valued.
• Experience in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution is preferred.
• Deep understanding of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.269, 1926), ANSI, NFPA, and NESC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support safety programs across wind generation sites, driving compliance and safety culture.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and coaching across the organization.
• Conduct field assessments, investigations, and RCAs to recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with PGD Safety, vendors, regulators, and operations to identify risks.
• Develop and implement safety improvements and field hazard mitigations.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

OSHA regulations

Safety coaching

Incident investigations

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree preferred

CSP and/or CIH certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NextEra Energy is seeking a Sr PGD Safety Specialist to lead safety programs across wind operations, driving regulatory compliance and a proactive safety culture nationwide. You will mentor teams, conduct RCAs, and partner with PGD Safety and external agencies to implement robust improvements.

The role requires a technical degree with 4+ years in energy/utility or 8 years of relevant safety experience, CSP/CIH preferred, and travel up to 75% across PGD Wind sites in the U.S. and Canada.