Sr PGD Safety Specialist - Wind South

Sr PGD Safety Specialist - Wind South

Date: Jul 14, 2026

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

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 96235

Next Era 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.

Position Specific Description

Join our dynamic team as a Safety & Health Professional supporting Next Era 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.

• Strategically deploy safety resources and champion our safety culture with considerable autonomy.
• 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.
• Build strong partnerships with external regulatory agencies and internal operational teams.
• Lead teams and provide technical guidance on critical procedures.
• Mentor colleagues through safety coaching and training.
• Conduct thorough root cause analyses (RCAs) to recommend actionable improvements that strengthen our safety management systems.

• Demonstrated experience in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution, or comparable industrial environments.
• Deep understanding of OSHA regulations (29 CFR , 1926), ANSI, NFPA, and NESC standards.
• Proven leadership in safety program development, training delivery, and investigations.
• Effective communicator who can engage diverse audiences—from frontline workers to executive leadership—both in‑person and virtually.
• Technical writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and other digital platforms.
• Self‑stanners 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 75% travel to PGD Wind sites across the U.S. and Canada.

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.

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.

• Provide regulatory interpretation of OSHA, state and provincial regulations.
• Identify key strategic initiatives and lead site teams by providing technical guidance on procedures and processes to ensure employee safety and compliance.
• Provide onsite safety coaching, training, and leadership.
• Perform injury analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Recommend enhancements to the safety management system.
• Conduct job safety analysis of tasks being performed.
• Provide onsite support to power plants to provide technical guidance on compliance issues, training, and site assessments.
• Partner to develop and implement best practices and proactive initiatives aimed at eliminating injuries and illnesses.
• Support programs to achieve an injury‑free lifestyle vision that extends to off‑duty injury prevention.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Technical / Functional Excellence / Learning.
• Process Management Concepts.
• Quality Tools and Techniques.
• Effective Written Communications.
• Effective Verbal Communications.
• High School Graduate / GED.
• Safety Policy and Practice knowledge.
• Bachelor’s…