Job Description

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Area Safety Coordinator ensures the safety and well-being of employees, visitors, and assets within a designated geographic area. This position involves implementing safety programs and policies, conducting safety inspections, providing training, and responding to incidents. Collaborative engagement with site management and corporate safety to ensure safe operations within their assigned area.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure the implementation and adherence to all EDPR safety procedures, protocols, and standards for all site operations.
• Verify that all new employees, visitors, and contractors receive a safety briefing prior to entering the field. Accountable for ensuring that the contractor safety management system is followed and regularly verify third party contractor credentials/safety performance while performing any site work for EDPR NA.
• Monitor the implementation of Health & Safety behavioral safety programs such as Good Catches, Safe Start, and Stop Work to improve behaviors and promote safety culture. Review submitted good catches and provides QA/QC findings to site management. Coordinate and facilitate daily morning safety briefings for POD, including third party contractor activities, if any.
• Train and develop EDPR site personnel on control of work processes (i.e., JSA, LOTO, Work permits, PPE, etc.) through regular tower climbs, on-site training, and field inspections. Audit the EDPR LOTO process weekly to ensure compliance with EDPR procedures and provide findings to site management and Corp. Health, Safety and Quality Department.
• Report any H&S noncompliance/violations and provide recommendations/guidance for site management toward resolving issues and eliminating occupational hazards. Point of contact for all unplanned events and provide support to site manager for incident case management and subsequent root cause analysis in accordance with EDPR procedures.
• Lead emergency response team and liaise with Health and Safety Department for medical case management guidance. Verify and document the implementation of any corrective actions resulting from incidents or equipment failures.
• Maintain, inspect, and track all safety equipment inventory on site. Work with lead technicians and field support engineers to ensure completion of preventative maintenance routines (SAP) for all safety equipment and systems.
• Provide and ensure completion of Health & Safety awareness training for all site personnel, including pertinent third-party contractors. Liaise with L&D team to ensure employees receive all required training. Review new hires prior training and certifications for transferability to EDPR requirements. Record completed trainings, and schedule TBC Assessments for site personnel in Campus Online. 
• Assist site personnel with training registration, coordination, execution, and recording. Interface with internal and external trainers for scheduling and coordinating both on and off-site training for site personnel.

Employment type

Full-Time

Work site

Rosebud Tx

What are we looking for

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and remotely
• Ability to perform multiple duties in a collaborative working environment
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Good time-management skills and demonstrated efficiency in providing technical support for multiple concurrent activities
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, ethics, quality, and productivity
• Ability to travel on short notice
• Ability to prioritize activities according to changing needs in dynamic environment
• Ability to work extended hours on short notice
• Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 1 – 2 years of Health & Safety experience in power or a related industry preferred

Travel:

20% or as needed

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and remotely
• Ability to perform multiple duties in a collaborative working environment
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Good time-management skills and demonstrated efficiency in providing technical support for multiple concurrent activities
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, ethics, quality, and productivity
• Ability to travel on short notice
• Ability to prioritize activities according to changing needs in dynamic environment
• Ability to work extended hours on short notice
• Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
•   Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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