Safety & Health Coordinator
Southern Power
Provide safety oversight and coordinate safety programs for renewable energy sites.
16 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, AL
Onsite
Company Size
407 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Generation asset management
Renewable energy development
Transmission
Distribution
Energy trading
Remote operations center monitoring
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Solar
Wind
Gas
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
safety oversight
compliance training
safety audits
program coordination
hazard mitigation
epc safety
- Assist with SPC wellness program management.
- Recognizes safety and health issues that require attention and addresses them accordingly.
- Provide safety oversight and guidance for O&M contractors at Southern Power sites.
- Interfaces with other Southern Company safety and health and industrial hygiene personnel.
- Assists with program updates, and compliance.
- Identifies safety training needs, procedural updates, and assist in investigations of safety related events.
- Maintain good working relationships with internal and external team members at all SPC Renewable locations to ensure high safety expectations and results.
- Ensures safety continuity as construction projects transition to fully operational sites.
- Provide effective compliance training in applicable areas.
- Promotes safe work practices and safety consciousness among employees to prevent employee harm.
- Assist with audits/assessments at Southern Power’s Renewable Fleet.
- Ensures notification of the appropriate departments and agency(ies) in cases of noncompliance.
- Coordinate, facilitate and monitor the Southern Power safety program and safety initiatives.
- Assist in the development, coordination and implementation of Southern Power’s safety, health and wellness programs.
- Develop programs and processes to minimize hazards in the workplace.
- Work with Project Management to ensure safe work practices and programs are being implemented and followed by EPC contractors at Southern Power construction sites.
What you bring
osha
powerpoint
excel
safety cert
leadership
electric facility
- Experience working with regulatory agencies desired.
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations.
- A minimum of three years of experience working in a safety-related position preferred.
- Working knowledge of current safety and health laws and regulations as they apply to electric utilities is required.
- Proficient computer skills in Power Point, Excel and Word.
- Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with Southern Company’s values and ethics: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
- Degree or certification in safety, health, industrial hygiene or a related field highly preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Strong leadership skills with the desire to work in a team environment.
- Experience in an electric generating facility is required.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Relocation assistance is available
- Up to 75% Travel Including Overnight
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Company
Overview
55 Generation Facilities
Nationwide Energy Plants
Operates across 15 states, providing diverse energy solutions.
13,150 MW Capacity
Total Power Capacity
Generated through a mix of gas, solar, wind, and advanced technologies.
7,880 MW to 5,450 MW
Renewable Portfolio Expansion
Shifted from gas to a diversified clean-energy portfolio since 2009.
- Sprang to life financing and operating power plants nationwide.
- Financial model centers on selling power through long‑term contracts to municipalities, cooperatives, utilities and industrial customers.
- Specializes in wholesale energy, natural gas, wind, solar and renewable generation technologies.
- Operates a 24/7 remote operations center for real‑time monitoring and optimization of its nationwide fleet.
- Safety First – "Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first."
- Intentional Inclusion – "We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued."
- Act with Integrity – "We act with honesty, respect and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do."
- Superior Performance – "We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors and the environment."
50% reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2007 levels by 2030, currently on track to meet this target by 2025.
49% reduction
GHG Emissions Achieved
As of 2023, Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced by 49% from the 2007 baseline.
20,000 MW
Renewable Resources Target
Project to deploy over 20,000 megawatts of renewable and storage resources by 2030.
$3.9B
Green BondsIssued
Issued approximately $3.9 billion in green bonds to fund 18 projects generating carbon-free electricity.
- One-third of annual electric mix from clean energy resources (2023)
- Over 20,000 MW of renewable + storage resources expected by 2030
- By late-2030s, ~85% reduction in nameplate coal capacity from 2007
10% Veterans
Veteran Workforce Composition
Approximately 10% of the system-wide workforce are veterans, National Guard, or reservists.
16% New Hires
Veteran New Hire Rate
16% of year-to-date new hires are veterans.
- Employee‑led Inclusion Action Team advancing culture of belonging; hosts annual cultural potluck across offices.
- Inclusion Action Team engages with NSBE SEEK program—mentored elementary students in STEM.
- Southern Company system EEO‑1 workforce representation data publicly reported.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a formal company commitment (highlighted in sustainability overview)
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