Regional Safety Specialist

Summary: The Regional Safety Specialist ensures 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, providing hands-on safety training, and supporting 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.

Responsibilities:

• Support technicians' needs to improve their way of working.
• Perform frequent safety behavior observations.
• Promote mentoring of technicians through standardizing on-the-job training (OJT).
• Conduct emergency response drills.
• Coordinate and perform training on-site and with regional training providers.
• Standardize the use of tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), and technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with other departments and countries to share best practices, lessons learned, and safety training.
• 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.
• Support site managers' 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 or improving site safety standards.
• Support site staff during training sessions, audits, and drills.
• Ensure proper documentation of trainings and OJT completions in the learning management system (LMS).
• Ensure that all sites in the region are aligned with each other.
• Support 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., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Technology, Quality Management, Training and Development, Renewable Energy Technology.
• 2 years of experience in safety management, preferably within the energy or industrial sectors.
• 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 include excellent communication, 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 the region.
• Hold or be able to obtain a passport.
• Fluency in Spanish or French is a plus.

Working Conditions: Our technicians are provided with the necessary tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform their duties safely and efficiently, along with a uniform allowance. Technicians also receive Global Wind Organisation (GWO) training and certifications to ensure compliance with industry standards. Additionally, all our turbines are equipped with lifts to assist with elevated tasks.

Benefits – We've Got You Covered: In addition to competitive base pay, we offer a range of attractive employment incentives:

• 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 Paid Time Off (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.

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000