Regional Safety Manager - Chicago Remote

Career Opportunities: Regional Safety Manager - Chicago Remote (45877)

Requisition ID 45877-Posted 10/14/2026- Safety - United States - IL - Virtual

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier-helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

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Job Summary/Purpose

All members of NRG's safety function will be expected to own safety, work to prevent incidents and seek to improve with the understanding that zero harm is possible. The Regional Safety Manager will be responsible for providing support to assigned plants within their region in addition to developing, deploying, managing, and improving assigned safety and occupational health programs. The Regional Safety Manager will also be responsible for supporting the development of safety specialists and safety committees within their assigned region. There will be regular opportunities to demonstrate skills in change management, contract management and communications. This position will also be required to present to leadership the health of the program for which they are responsible, communicate any deficiencies identified and develop sustainable solutions to prevent future issues. It will be expected that the Regional Safety Manager engages with their peers to support their growth and build bench strength within the safety function.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partner with plant leadership and plant safety professionals to develop, implement, and maintain safety programs and promote a safety over production culture
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections and risk assessments. Provide recommendations and strategic support to mitigate or eliminate workplace hazards.
• Monitor and evaluate changes in applicable Occupational Safety and Health regulations, applicable consensus standards, standard interpretation Letters and industry best practices to ensure policies, procedures and work practices remain current
• Serve as a change agent to achieve a zero-injury safety culture within the region
• Support and encourage the growth and development of safety professionals across the organization through coaching and mentorship.
• Liaise with and support business unit safety and operational leadership to lead and influence continuous improvement across NRG.
• Manage the implementation, maintenance, validation and revision of assigned safety and occupational health management system components.
• Assist with the development and delivery of safety training
• Support incident investigations as well as corrective action development and action closure
• Engage with and support plant safety committees and the Fleet Safety Steering Committee
• Develop safety flashes, operating experience bulletins, vendor business cases, and recordability determination reports
• Manage applicable processes, platforms, resources and contracts associated with assigned safety programs.
• Lead and/or participate in internal and external special project teams with the purpose of continuous improvement.
• Provide support of various Industrial Hygiene programs and processes
• Engage, develop, and maintain relationships with external partners, organizations, and memberships.

Working Conditions:

• This role may require work after normal working hours, at night, on weekends, holidays and includes overnight travel. Ability to provide onsite power plant support on short notice is required.
• Ability to work 75% of time at plants within assigned territory/region.
• Possess a valid Driver's License at all times.
• Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment.
• May entail lifting (<50lbs), climbing, walking, working at heights and standing for extended periods of time.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Required or equivalent combination of education, certification, and progressive responsiblilties experience

Minimum Experience: 7+ years industry/safety experience with at least 4 years of power plant experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of safety regulations in the Electric Power Generation industry
• Ability to effectively coach and mentor.
• Thorough understanding of applicable OSHA regulations and industry guidelines.
• Experience working within safety and occupational health management systems
• Experience with change management and project management.
• Ability to observe and engage effectively with employees and contract partners.
• Investigation/RCA with tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five whys, etc.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends utilizing tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerBI, SAS, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.
• Ability to learn region-specific bargaining unit agreements

Additional Requirements:

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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The base salary range for this position is: $107,360- $177,120* *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.