Specialist, Field Safety

LUMA Energy; Ponce (PR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CSP preferred

Job summary

LUMA Energy in Puerto Rico seeks a Safety Professional to implement and oversee safety programs across field operations, ensuring OSHA compliance and a strong safety culture. You will collaborate with internal teams to prevent incidents and drive continual safety improvements.

Key responsibilities include inspecting operations, conducting root-cause analyses, delivering targeted training, and coordinating with regional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or related field from an accredited university.
• 5 years of Safety/Utility Industry experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local safety laws and requirements.
• 5 years of Vegetation Management experience preferred.
• 5 years of experience with data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Experience leading or collaborating on small projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide field safety expertise to support the development and implementation of effective solutions.
• Evaluate field and contractor operations to verify regulatory and policy compliance and monitor safety program effectiveness.
• Corroborate incident investigations through root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Support contractor safety initiatives and maintain relationships to reinforce a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate with regional and contractor safety leadership to execute safety strategies for continuous improvement.
• Develop training materials and assess training needs, delivering targeted guidance to strengthen adoption of best practices.
• Follow company policies to ensure compliance with laws and industry standards.
• Participate in storm restoration tasks and safety drills to support safe service recovery.
• Perform additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Safety regulations knowledge

Microsoft Office

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management

Associate’s degree in Safety Management

High School Diploma or GED with extensive experience

Job description

Job Summary:

Implements safety policies, procedures, and Contractor Health and Safety Program to ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable regulations across field and contractor operations. Coordinates field‑based safety efforts with internal teams to reinforce safety culture and drive continual improvement in incident and injury prevention.

Job Description:

• Providesexpertisein field safety operations to support the development and implementation of effective solutions.

• Evaluates field and contractor operations by inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and practices to verify regulatory and policy compliance, andmonitorsthe effectiveness of safety programs, systems, and training to ensure alignment and drive continuous improvement.

• Corroborates incident investigations by conducting andfacilitatingroot‑cause analyses, implementing corrective actions, and reviewing contractor investigations tovalidatefindings and corrective measures.

• Supports contractor safety initiatives involving injury prevention, task assessment, safety communication, and regulatory compliance, andmaintainseffective relationships with employees, supervisors, officials, and contractors to reinforce a strong safety culture across field operations.

• Coordinates with regional and contractor safety leadership to execute safety strategies that support continuous improvement in safety performance.

• Develops training materials such as manuals, guides, and visual resources while evaluating safety training needs and gaps among field crews and delivering targeted training and guidance to strengthen stakeholder understanding and adoption of best practices.

• Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations.

• Participates in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills to contribute to the safe and reliable recovery of services.

• Performsadditionaltasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility.

Additional Job Description:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineeringor a related field from an accredited university or college.

Experience

In lieu of the education mentioned above:

• 5 years of Safety and Utility Industry experience,

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local safety law, and

• 5 years of Vegetation Management experience, preferred.

Required:

• 5 years of experience with functional role responsibilities, and working with data collection,analysisand interpretation.

• Experience working with documents, policies, SOPcreationand implementation.

• Experience leading or collaborating with small projects.

• Experienceas matter-expert and asset resource to provide support to internal/external clients.

Additionalexperience may substitute for required education when it aligns with the competencies and knowledge necessary for the role:

• Associate’s degree inSafety Management, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences or Engineeringmay substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 8 years of experience performing similar functions and at least 5 years of experience performinga previousSpecialist role.

• High School or equivalent (GED) when accompanied by a minimum of 10 years of experience performing similar functions described and at least 8 years of experience performinga previousSpecialist role.

Competencies (Skills)

• Organizational & Communication Skills : Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and communication skills.

• Priority Management : Excellent organizational and priority‑setting abilities.

• Safety Regulations Knowledge : In‑depth knowledge of Federal, State, and local safety laws and requirements.

• Microsoft Office Proficiency :Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applicationsrequired.

• Bilingual Proficiency : Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license

• Professional Safety Certificate (CSP), preferred

Travel Requirements

• 100%

• Overnight Required: Yes

Physical Demands:

• Stationary Position: Occasionally

• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom

• Kneel: Seldom

• Grab: Seldom

• Bend: Seldom

• Lift/Carry over: 36 to 50 pounds

Working Conditions:

• Wet or humid: Frequently

• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Never

• Working near or on heavy machinery: Seldom

• Working in high places: Seldom

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Never

• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Frequently

• Work with electricity: Never

• Loud noise conditions: Seldom

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.