NextEra Energy

Principal PGD Safety Specialist

LocationPalm Beach Gardens, FL
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Requisition ID: 87078

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to approximately 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!


Position Specific Description

Working from the Palm Beach Gardens Florida campus under limited supervision, this fast-paced position provides professional safety and health support to Florida Power and Light’s and NextEra Energy Resources’ fossil power generation fleets.


The Safety Professional partners with the Florida Power & Light Joint Safety Committee and others to develop and implement best practices and proactive initiatives aimed at eliminating injuries and illnesses. Supports programs to achieve an injury-free lifestyle vision that extends to off-duty injury prevention. Develops and provides technical guidance on procedures and processes to assure OSHA and consensus standard compliance, develops and conducts training and site assessments, and other assigned duties and responsibilities.



Following are highly desired qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Safety Engineering/Management, Occupational Health, or similar technical discipline
2+ years of experience in the Energy or Utility industry OR (5) years of Safety experience in a similar industrial environment
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is highly desired
Demonstrated strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910
Experience in safety and health program leadership and culture initiatives
Experience in Safety Management Systems development, procedures, and processes
Experience developing and delivering safety and health training
Experience conducting and leading safety event investigations
Ability to communicate effectively to team members at all levels and a broad variety of forums including large groups
Strong written communication skills both technical, formal, and informal
Strong technical skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, etc.)
Proven ability to engage with and influence cross-functional teams, to include external stakeholders
Self-motivated to take on new tasks/projects with minimal supervision
Strong ability to identify safety and health risks/hazards in a field environment and provide practical recommendations for mitigation
Experience with bargaining unit environment and joint safety programs
Experience with OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) a plus
Experience in Process Safety Management a plus
Industrial hygiene program technical knowledge and experience a plus
Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 a plus


Job Overview

Employees in this job represents the business unit and negotiate with external agencies or organizations regarding critical and/or controversial issues.


Job Duties & Responsibilities


Provides regulatory interpretation of OSHA regulations

Identifies key strategic initiatives and leads safety tactical teams to provide technical 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
Recommends enhancements for safety management system
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications


High School Grad / GED

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 4+ years
Supervisor/Management Experience: 4+ years
Preferred Qualifications



None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.


Employee Group: Exempt


Employee Type: Full Time


Job Category: Health & Safety


Organization: Florida Power & Light Company


Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable


NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.


NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.


NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.


NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.


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