Area Safety Coordinator

EDP Renewables is seeking an Area Safety Coordinator to ensure the safety and well-being of employees, visitors, and assets within a designated geographic area in Rosebud, Texas. In this role, you will implement safety programs and policies, conduct safety inspections, provide training, and respond to incidents while collaborating with site management and corporate safety teams. You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to all EDPR safety procedures, conducting safety briefings, managing contractor safety performance, and developing site personnel on critical control of work processes. As the Area Safety Coordinator, you will serve as the primary point of contact for all unplanned events, lead emergency response efforts, and maintain comprehensive documentation of safety equipment and corrective actions. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work independently and perform multiple concurrent duties, and a willingness to respond to site emergencies 24/7 as needed. The role involves approximately 20% travel and may require extended hours on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation and adherence to all EDPR safety procedures, protocols, and standards for all site operations
• Verify that all new employees, visitors, and contractors receive a safety briefing prior to entering the field
• Ensure contractor safety management system is followed and regularly verify third party contractor credentials and safety performance
• Monitor implementation of Health & Safety behavioral safety programs such as Good Catches, Safe Start, and Stop Work
• Review submitted good catches and provide QA/QC findings to site management
• Coordinate and facilitate daily morning safety briefings for POD, including third party contractor activities
• Train and develop EDPR site personnel on control of work processes (JSA, LOTO, Work permits, PPE, etc.) through regular tower climbs, on-site training, and field inspections
• Audit the EDPR LOTO process weekly to ensure compliance with EDPR procedures
• Report any H&S noncompliance/violations and provide recommendations for site management
• Serve as point of contact for all unplanned events and provide support for incident case management and root cause analysis
• Lead emergency response team and liaise with Health and Safety Department for medical case management guidance
• Verify and document implementation of corrective actions resulting from incidents or equipment failures
• Maintain, inspect, and track all safety equipment inventory on site
• Work with lead technicians and field support engineers to ensure completion of preventative maintenance routines for all safety equipment and systems
• Provide and ensure completion of Health & Safety awareness training for all site personnel
• Liaise with L&D team to ensure employees receive all required training
• Review new hires prior training and certifications for transferability to EDPR requirements
• Record completed trainings and schedule TBC Assessments for site personnel in Campus Online
• Interface with internal and external trainers for scheduling and coordinating both on and off-site training

Skills

Benefits

• Positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
• Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace
• Range of attractive benefits
• Meaningful work experience
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility
• Top Employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília