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Sr PGD Safety Specialist

NextEra Energy


Job Location:

Manchester, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 94400 - 141600
Posted: 12 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requisition ID: 97405

NextEra Energy Resources is one of Americas largest wholesale electricity generators harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth strengthen communities and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

As a senior member of the Power Generation Division (PGD) Environmental Health Safety and Emergency Response (EHS&ER) Team within NextEra Energy Pipeline Services (NEPSCO) the Senior PGD Safety Specialist provides technical leadership and field support for safety and health programs across landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) and renewable natural gas (RNG) operations. The position interprets regulatory and company requirements evaluates operational and project risks improves safety management systems and related programs leads investigations and delivers training and coaching. It also partners with employees leaders contractors and other stakeholders to strengthen compliance reduce risk prevent injuries and illnesses and advance the companys injury-free lifestyle vision including off-duty injury prevention. This position reports to the NEPSCO PGD Technical Services Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serves as senior safety and health advisor to LFGTE and RNG facilities supporting leaders employees project teams and contractors.
  • Interprets and communicates federal state local OSHA and company safety and health requirements.
  • Develops implementation guidance and supports regulatory inspections agency inquiries and internal audits.
  • Develops and improves safety management systems programs procedures work practices tools and training materials.
  • Conducts site inspections observations risk assessments and job safety analyses; recommends controls and tracks corrective actions.
  • Leads safety-event investigations; identifies causes develops corrective actions and communicates lessons learned.
  • Develops and delivers training and communications provides coaching facilitates meetings and maintains training records.
    Supports construction maintenance commissioning startup contractor and other nonroutine high-risk work.
  • Supports industrial hygiene emergency response occupational health and other assigned safety programs.
  • Partners with internal and external stakeholders to implement practices that prevent employee and contractor injuries and illnesses.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in occupational safety and health safety engineering safety management industrial hygiene engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible occupational safety and health experience in industrial operations or comparable work environments.
  • Current certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
  • Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry and Construction Standards and their application to field controls.
  • Experience conducting assessments or audits developing safety programs delivering training and leading incident investigations.
  • Ability to communicate technical requirements exercise sound judgment and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Teams for reports presentations and basic data analysis.
  • Ability to work independently exercise sound judgment and manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct safety experience in LFGTE RNG gas processing oil and gas power generation utilities or a comparable high-hazard industry.
  • Experience leading multi-site safety and health programs and safety management system improvements.
  • Experience with contractor safety process safety management concepts industrial hygiene emergency preparedness or occupational health programs.

Travel and Work Requirements

  • A valid drivers license and successful background check preemployment physical examination and drug screening.
  • Up to 75% travel to facilities within the United States.
  • Participation in emergency-response activities and occasional work outside normal business hours.
  • The office location is in Ocean County New Jersey. Being located in our Houston office will also be considered based on business need the candidates qualifications and experience and will require manager approval.
Job Overview

Employees in this job work with the safety tactical teams to provide technical guidance on procedures and processes to assure employee safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provides onsite support to power plants to provide technical guidance on compliance issues training and site assessments
Partners 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
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications

Technical / Functional Excellence/Learning
Process Management Concepts
Quality Tools and Techniques
Effective Written Communications
Effective Verbal Communications
High School Grad / GED
Safety Policy and Practice
Bachelors or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 2 years
Supervisor/Management Experience:0 years
Preferred Qualifications

None

The estimated base pay for this position is $94400.00to $141600.00per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including but not limited to experience qualifications job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

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: NextEra Energy Pipeline Services LLC
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 providing your name telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC