Senior Safety Specialist

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Safety Manager, the Senior Safety Specialist is responsible for providing professional safety/technical training on topics related to renewable energy (wind, solar, battery storage) production/delivery. Utilize a systematic approach to training to develop, deliver, and maintain training materials. Develop evaluation instruments and collect trainee and stakeholder feedback for program improvements. Support site safety needs as required. This position requires travel approx. 50% to 70% of the time to sites to administer training. Preferred candidate location is the east region (east of the Mississippi River) and would be co-located at one of our sites.

This hybrid position will preferably be based east of the Mississippi River, co-located at one of our sites.
What You'll Be Doing

• Implement the systematic approach to the training process to develop and deliver technical and safety training.
• Travel to Clearway sites and the Clearway training center to conduct classroom and on-the-job training to field Technicians in component theory, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy assets, and troubleshooting best practices.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers in the research, development, and preparation of clear, concise, and engaging course content in accordance with Clearway Technician job qualification standards.
• Design and develop skills enhancement strategies and practices to support the continuous improvement of technicians' knowledge and skills necessary to meet/exceed business and organizational needs.
• Provide support to the training process unique to renewable energy, including working with 3rd party training vendors as needed.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company safety program and each of the program activities.
• Support Safety Specialists with site-related responsibilities as needed. This may include safety audits and incident investigations.

What You'll Bring

• 5 years of practical experience in electrical generation, including renewable energy.
• Education or technical field training/experience related to renewable energy preferred, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent technical knowledge is required (trade school, instructor certification, military training, journeyman training).
• Previous experience with technical training development and delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple renewable energy platforms and components
• Ability to develop and conduct classroom training and engage the adult learner with different styles of learning.
• Must have strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with all levels of field technicians, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Ability to work in a mechanical environment. This may be achieved through formal training or previous work experience.
• A basic knowledge and understanding of OSHA, safety program concepts, standards, and codes.
• Ability to positively interact with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple critical priorities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$92,000-$110,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Clearway Energy Group's vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together Here at Clearway, we're committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.


Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.