Senior Safety Specialist

About the role

Reporting to the Safety Manager, the Senior Safety Specialist provides professional safety/technical training on topics related to renewable energy (wind, solar, battery storage) production/delivery. Responsibilities include developing, delivering, and maintaining training materials, evaluating programs, and supporting site safety needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement a systematic approach to the training process to develop and deliver technical and safety training.
• Travel to Clearway sites and the Clearway training center to conduct classroom and on-the-job training to field Technicians in component theory, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy assets, and troubleshooting best practices.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers in the research, development, and preparation of clear, concise, and engaging course content in accordance with Clearway Technician job qualification standards.
• Design and develop skills enhancement strategies and practices to support continuous improvement of Technicians’ knowledge and skills necessary to meet/exceed business and organizational objectives.
• Provide support to training process unique to renewable energy, including working with 3rd party training vendors as needed.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company safety program and each of the program activities.
• Support Safety Specialists with site-related responsibilities as needed, including safety audits and incident investigations.

Requirements

• 5 years of practical experience in electrical generation, including renewable energy.
• Education or technical field training/experience related to renewable energy preferred, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent technical knowledge is required (trade school, instructor certification, military training, journeyman training).
• Previous experience with technical training development and delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple renewable energy platforms and components.
• Ability to develop and conduct classroom training and engage the adult learner with different styles of learning.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of field technicians, supervisors, and management.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of OSHA, safety program concepts, standards, and codes.
• Ability to positively interact with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple critical priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate location is in Texas and would be co-located at one of our sites.
• This position will preferably be based in Texas, co-located at one of our sites.

Skills

• Technical knowledge of renewable energy platforms and components.
• Ability to develop and deliver training materials systematically.
• Experience with instructional design and course development.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a mechanical environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety program concepts.

Benefits

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals. Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations $92,000—$110,000 USD.