Sr PGD Safety Specialist - Wind South

Sr PGD Safety Specialist – Wind South Date: Jul 14, 2026 Location(s): Austin, TX, US, 73301 Company: NextEra Energy Requisition ID: 96235 NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! 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. Travel & Qualifications This role involves up to 75% travel to PGD Wind sites across the U.S. and Canada, perfect for those who enjoy variety in their work environment. 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 of other applicable experience). Master’s degree, CSP and/or CIH certifications are highly valued. Job Overview Lead and support safety programs across the hub’s wind generation sites by driving regulatory compliance, conducting field assessments, investigating incidents, and fostering a strong safety culture. Partner with PGD 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 provincial regulations Identifies key strategic initiatives and leads site teams by providing technical 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 enhancements to the safety 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) 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 NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more. Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Health & Safety Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. 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