Regional Safety Specialist

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Regional Safety Specialist to support safety, training, and quality initiatives across operational renewable energy sites within a designated region. This role is pivotal in maintaining industry-leading safety standards, supporting site teams, and ensuring consistent implementation of corporate safety programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Support technicians by promoting safe work practices, conducting safety observations and drills, standardizing OJT and PPE/tool use, coordinating training, and sharing best practices across sites and regions.

• Partner with Site Managers to identify improvement opportunities, provide safety guidance, support audits and training sessions, ensure accurate LMS documentation, and strengthen site safety committees.

• Support corporate safety through incident investigations and root-cause analysis, driving lessons learned, conducting annual safety audits, ensuring compliance with OSHA and internal standards, and assisting with site-specific safety programs (LOTO, confined space, emergency response, etc.).

• Maintain thorough documentation of safety activities, act as a liaison between sites and corporate teams after incidents, and collaborate with HR on clinic partnerships and emergency action plan updates.

Required Skills and Competencies

About you:

 

You’re a proactive and collaborative safety professional with a passion for building strong safety cultures. You bring both field experience and leadership capabilities, with a practical understanding of industry regulations and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field is preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 

• 2+ years of safety or technician experience in the energy or industrial sectors. 

• Familiar with OSHA, ISO, ANSI, and other safety and quality standards. 

• Skilled at coaching teams, conducting audits, and implementing safety improvements. 

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities. 

• Comfortable traveling up to 40% and working outdoors when needed. 

• Experience with LMS platforms, Maximo, or audit tools is a plus. 

• Spanish or French language skills are a bonus. 

• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a U.S. passport. 

 

What We Offer: 

At ACCIONA Energía, your commitment to safety helps drive our mission for a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We support our safety leaders with ongoing training, tools, and opportunities to shape company-wide impact. 

 

Working Conditions: 

• Field-based role with travel across sites in the region. 

• Access to industry training and professional development resources. 

 

Comprehensive Benefits – We’ve Got You Covered: 

• Base Pay: $75,000–$105,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications) 

• 10% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual and company <