Sr PGD Safety Specialist - Wind South

NextEra Energy Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Sr PGD Safety Specialist to support Wind Operations in the South Hub. This role is based in Austin, TX and focuses on safeguarding our workforce across the hub’s wind fleet while strengthening safety management systems.

You will deploy safety resources, lead regulatory initiatives, conduct field assessments, and provide coaching, training, and RCA-based improvements. Significant travel (up to 50%) to wind sites and HQ may be required; a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in energy/utility sector or safety field.
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269/1926, ANSI, NFPA and NESC knowledge.
• CSP and/or CIH certifications are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Deploy safety resources and champion safety culture with autonomy.
• Drive regulatory compliance and conduct field assessments.
• Lead safety coaching, training, and incident investigations.
• Provide technical guidance on procedures and safety management systems.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and internal teams.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Written communications

Verbal communications

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

High school diploma or GED

CSP certification

CIH certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Sr PGD Safety Specialist - Wind South

Location(s): Austin, TX, US, 73301

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 98413

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Position Specific Description

Join our dynamic team as a Safety & Health Professional supporting NextEra Energy's Wind Operations in the South Hub. In this role you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our workforce across the hub’s wind fleet. You work closely with PGD safety to strengthen our safety management systems.

What You'll Do:In this fast-paced role, you'll strategically deploy safety resources and champion our safety culture with considerable autonomy. You'll drive compliance initiatives, conduct field assessments, improve job packages and safety plans, support tactical teams, deliver impactful presentations, and leverage data analytics to be proactive and continuously improve our safety processes and procedures. Building strong partnerships with external regulatory agencies and internal operational teams will be essential to your success. Your expertise will guide key strategic initiatives as you lead our teams and provide technical guidance on critical procedures. You'll mentor colleagues through safety coaching and training while conducting thorough root cause analyses (RCAs) to recommend actionable improvements that strengthen our safety management systems.

What We're Looking For:We're seeking a candidate with demonstrated experience in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution, or comparable industrial environments. Your deep understanding of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.269, 1926), ANSI, NFPA, and NESC standards will be invaluable.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership in safety program development, training delivery, and investigations. You're an effective communicator who can engage diverse audiences—from frontline workers to executive leadership—both in-person and virtually. Your technical writing skills complement your proficiency with Microsoft Office and other digital platforms.

We value self-starters who can influence cross-functional teams and external stakeholders while identifying field hazards and providing practical mitigation strategies. Industrial hygiene experience is a welcome plus.

Travel & Qualifications: This role involves up to 50% travel to PGD Wind sites across TX, perfect for those who enjoy variety in their work environment. There may also be periodic travel outside of TX to other sites and to the headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The role will be based in TX and final location will depend on candidate experience and require hiring manager approval.

We require a bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Safety and/or Occupational Health preferred) plus 4+ years in the energy/utility sector, OR a minimum of 8 years of experience (preferably a minimum of 5 years of safety experience plus 3 years other applicable experience). Master’s degree, CSP and/or CIH certifications are highly valued.

Job Overview

Lead and support safety programs acrossthe hub’swind generation sites by driving regulatory compliance, conducting field assessments, investigating incidents, and fostering a strong safety culture. Partner withPGD Safety,operational teams and regulatory agencies to identify risks, implement safety improvements, and provide technical leadership, training, and coaching across the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Provides regulatory interpretation of OSHA, state and provincialregulations

Identifies key strategic initiatives and leadssiteteamsbyprovidingtechnical guidance on procedures and processes to assure employee safety and compliance with OSHA regulations

Provides onsite safety coaching, training, and leadership

Performs injury analysis and recommends corrective actions

Recommend enhancementsto thesafety management system

Conduct job safety analysis of tasks being performed

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Graduate Safety Professional (GSP)

Job Overview

Employees in this job work with the safety tactical teams to provide technical guidance on procedures and processes to assure employee safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides onsite support to power plants to provide technical guidance on compliance issues, training, and site assessments
• Partners to develop and implement best practices and proactive initiatives aimed at eliminating injuries and illnesses
• Supports programs to achieve an injury-free lifestyle vision that extends to off-duty injury prevention
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Technical / Functional Excellence/Learning
• Process Management Concepts
• Quality Tools and Techniques
• Effective Written Communications
• Effective Verbal Communications
• High School Grad / GED
• Safety Policy and Practice
• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 2+ years
• Supervisor/Management Experience:0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Health & Safety

Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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