Sr PGD Safety Specialist - Wind North

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Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location(s): St. Paul, MN, US, 55101

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 96188

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. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Join our dynamic team as a Safety & Health Professional supporting Next Era Energy's Wind Operations in theNorth

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.

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.

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 , 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.

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 other applicable experience). Master’s degree, CSP and/or CIH certifications are highly valued.

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.

Provides regulatory interpretation of OSHA, state and provincial regulations

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 enhancements to thesafety management system

Conduct job safety analysis of tasks being performed

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Graduate Safety Professional (GSP)

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