Regional Safety Specialist

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Illinois
65K-90K Annually
Junior
Consulting
The Role
The Regional Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing safety and training programs across operational sites, performing audits and incident investigations, and providing hands-on safety training. This role also includes developing action plans to enhance safety efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
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ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

The Regional Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of safety and training programs, initiatives, and quality control measures at all operational sites within their designated region. This role involves traveling to various sites to support audits and investigations, provide hands-on safety training, and support site managers in aligning with corporate best practices. This role will work closely with the corporate team to ensure consistency in company programs across all regions.

Job Description

  • Support our technicians needs to improve the way they work:
    • Perform frequent safety behavior observations.
    • Promote mentoring of technicians through standardizing OJT.
    • Conduct emergency response drills.
    • Coordinate and perform trainings on-site and with regional training providers.
    • Standardize the use of tools, PPE, and technical documentation.
    • Work collaboratively with other departments and countries to share best practices, lessons learned, and safety trainings.
    • Share successful safety improvements from other sites within the region to foster consistency and continuous improvement.
    • Ensure that all sites in the region are aligned with O&M Engineering standards and procedures and the current industry best practices both locally and globally.
  • Supports the site manager’s action plans from audits, incidents, or company initiatives:
    • Work with site managers to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to enhance operational safety efficiency.
    • Act as a safety resource for site managers, providing expertise and advice on improving site safety standards.
    • Support site staff during training sessions, audits, and drills.
    • Ensure proper documentation of trainings and OJT completions in the LMS.
    • Ensure that all sites in the region are performing maintenance tasks to the same standard
  • Supports the safety department to reduce incidents and improve reporting:
    • Perform root cause analysis for incident investigations.
    • Develop incident investigations into lessons learned.
    • Conduct regular on-site training sessions for employees.
    • Perform safety audits at each site within the region to identify hazards, ensure compliance with safety regulations (e.g., OSHA), and recommend corrective actions.
    • Support the implementation of site-specific safety programs, including emergency preparedness, fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and other safety protocols.
    • Ensure that safety trainings, audits, and improvement activities are properly documented and tracked within the corporate reporting systems.
    • Ensure that all sites in the region are aligned with safety department programs.
    • Be first responder/support between sites and corporate departments for post-incident procedures and reporting requirements.
    • Collaborate with HR to identify primary clinic locations within network and upkeep EAP for sites.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Bachelor's degree preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Technology, Quality Management, Training and Development (with a Technical or Safety Focus), Renewable Energy Technology or other related field.
  • Or 2+ years of experience in safety management, preferably within the energy or industrial sectors, or combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 2+ years of experience as a technician in energy or industrial sectors.
  • Certified in safety regulations and quality standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO, ANSI).
  • Strong ability to influence others, coach and mentor site staff.
  • Possess the ability to think and analyze situations and determine and implement effective resolutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengths will include excellent communications, organization, positive leadership, and negotiation skills.
  • Able to work in an outdoor environment.
  • Ability to instruct personnel in rescue procedures.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to travel up to 40% in region.
  • Hold or be able to obtain a passport.
  • Proficiency in using LMS systems or safety/quality audit tools.
  • Experience with Maximo systems is a plus.
  • Fluency in Spanish or French is a plus.

Benefits – we’ve got you covered!

  • Base Pay: $65,000 – $90,000 annual base (based on experience, education, and skillset)
  • 10% Annual Performance Bonus
  • Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options. After 90 days, you'll also have access to life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and optional plans
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days
  • 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays
  • $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

The Company
HQ: North Sydney, New South Wales
24,671 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet.

Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate.

We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment.

We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.

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