Health, Safety, & ERT Specialist
Position Summary
The Health, Safety, Emergency Response Team (ERT), Specialist is responsible for leading, coordinating, and maintaining emergency response readiness and safety compliance programs across Coastal Generation facilities. This position ensures Emergency Response Teams are properly staffed, trained, equipped, and qualified to respond to medical, fire, confined space, hazardous materials, environmental, and site-specific emergency events. This role supports plant operations by strengthening emergency preparedness, supporting safety and health compliance programs, and reinforcing Georgia Power’s safety culture and Our Values. The position works closely with plant leadership, Safety & Health, Compliance, and external emergency response organizations to ensure consistent emergency response capability and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.
Major Job Responsibilities
Emergency Response & Preparedness Lead and coordinate Emergency Response Teams (ERT) at assigned Coastal Generation facilities.
Ensure ERT staffing, qualifications, and proficiency meet plant, system, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as liaison between plant leadership, external emergency service organizations, and ERT members during drills and emergency events.
Develop and implement emergency preparedness strategies, drills, and exercises.
Develop and maintain budget to ensure adequate ERT training, equipment maintenance and supplies.
Maintain emergency response equipment, supplies, and readiness.
Available for emergency call-out as required.
Training & Qualification Management
Develop, schedule, and deliver emergency response training programs, including:
- Medical First Aid and CPR/AED
- Confined space entry and rescue
- Hazardous materials response
- Spill prevention and firefighting
- Incident Command System (ICS) training in accordance with NIMS
Conduct drills, annual skills proficiency checks, and specialized rescue and equipment training.
Coordinate scenario-based and hands-on training with plant leadership, Safety & Health, and external instructors.
Maintain accurate training records and certifications in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and Southern Company Generation requirements.
Qualify and serve as an instructor in applicable emergency response disciplines, as required.
Safety, Health & Compliance Support
Support implementation and administration of confined space programs, including plan development, annual reviews, rescue support, and atmospheric monitoring.
Affiliate with Industrial Hygiene programs, including respiratory protection.
Perform respirator fit testing for emergency response personnel.
Affiliate with compliance teams in developing and implementing policies, procedures, action plans, and training related to safety, health, and regulatory compliance.
Serve as the Fire Protection Specialist ensuring all compliance requirements are met.
Safety Culture & Engagement
Reinforce Georgia Power’s safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and engagement with ERT members and plant personnel.
Promote consistent emergency response standards across all Coastal Generation sites.
Foster cross-site collaboration and sharing of best practices.
Serve as a resource for employees, contractors, and new hires participating in safety and emergency response initiatives.
Job Requirements
Experience in industrial emergency response, safety, or health programs required.
Experience in power generation or high-hazard industrial environments preferred.
Multi-site coordination or leadership experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of emergency response disciplines (medical, fire, rescue, hazmat).
Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and applicable safety and health regulations.
Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS.
Strong leadership, communication, and instructional skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Certifications
Medical First Responder
Hazardous Materials Technician
Confined Space Rescuer
Structural Firefighter
Emergency response instructor qualifications
Values & Equal Opportunity Statement
Georgia Power Company is committed to a culture where employees demonstrate behaviors aligned with Our Values, including Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Integrity, and Superior Performance. Georgia Power Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Additional Information
This position may require travel between Coastal Generation facilities.
If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company.
Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction.
For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission.
The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services.
Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success.
We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow.
Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service.
To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.