Contractor Safety Associate

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Contractor Safety Associate owns the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of EDP Renewables North America’s risk-based contractor safety program. The role manages ISN qualification, contractor performance analysis, risk-based assurance, and contractor engagement. The Associate partners with Procurement, Construction, RGA, Distributed Generation, Asset Management, field teams and other relevant stakeholders to carry safety requirements from sourcing and contracting through mobilization and work execution. This high-visibility role offers increasing program ownership as capability and results grow.

Main responsibilities:

Contractor Performance and Risk Reduction

- Analyze contractor safety performance, incidents, corrective actions, observations, and leading indicators to identify recurring risks; use those findings in scorecards, dashboards, and performance reviews that guide follow-up.

- Benchmark the current state of safe work contractor management against recognized industry practices and defined benchmark standard. Orchestrate plans to close identified gaps in coordination with relevant internal stakeholders.

- Build positive working relationships with management, front-line supervisors, field personnel, office teams, and contractors; support consistent safety communications and leadership engagement.

Contractor Qualifications and ISN

- Manage contractor safety qualification and ongoing ISN compliance monitoring, including requirements, submissions, and expirations. Provide practical guidance to internal teams, identify gaps, and escalate overdue or elevated-risk qualifications.

- Manage and review gap analysis of contractor safety plans and procedures to ensure their standard is equal or more stringent than EDP North America’s safety criteria. Perform Audits to ensure contractor EDP’s contractual obligations are understood and adhered to.

Data, automation, and process improvement

- Use Power BI or similar tools to track contractor data and KPIs including qualification completion, review cycle time, subcontractor visibility, and corrective-action closure to surface exceptions, communicate trends, and recommend improvements.

- Map manual workflows and implement improvements or automation for appropriate tasks such as reminders, document intake, status reporting, and data summaries. Validate AI-generated or automated outputs, protect sensitive information, and retain accountable human review for safety and qualification decisions.

ISO 14001 and 45001 EHSMS Internal Audit Coordination

- Manage the annual internal EHSMS audit program, partnering with Environmental to select a risk-based sample of sites using incident trends, site feedback, prior findings, and other relevant risk indicators; coordinate the audit schedule and conduct/support internal EHSMS audits.

- Own post-audit reporting and corrective action follow-through, documenting findings, assigning actions to the appropriate owners, tracking items through closure, and maintaining a concise view of recurring findings and audit trends across sites.

- Coordinate the annual EHSMS Management Review with leadership, consolidating internal and external audit findings, trends, and significant gaps to support alignment on priorities and corrective actions.

- Additional duties as required

Employment type

Full time, Hybrid, three days in the office and two days remote

Work site

What are we looking for

- Experience improving a contractor management program, automating workflows, or applying process-improvement methods.

- Experience in renewable energy, utilities, construction, or other high-hazard operations; familiarity with OSHA requirements and common construction safety risks.

- Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or an environmental, health, and safety management system audit process.

Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

- At least 5 years of experience in contractor safety, EHS, contractor qualification, or safety program administration in construction, energy, utilities, industrial operations, or a similar environment.

- Hands-on experience using or administering ISN (ISNetworld) or other third-party compliance platforms (e.g., Avetta, Veriforce , Verisource , ComplyWorks ) .

- Experience managing contractor or subcontractor safety requirements; ability to interpret safety contract requirements and translate them into practical qualification and field expectations.

- Experience using data to track safety or contractor performance and communicate trends; experience with Power BI or a comparable analytics tool.

- Demonstrated professional use of AI-enabled tools to improve analysis, reporting, workflows, or administrative efficiency, with sound judgment about validation and confidentiality.

Travel:

30%

Behavioral Requirements:

- High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and compliance.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across sites, functions, and senior leadership.

- Self-motivated with strong ownership and follow-through, able to work independently and drive actions through completion.

- Strong organization, prioritization, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities, adapt to changing priorities, and identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Physical demands & working conditions:

- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.

- Walking: Ability to walk up to 0.5 miles daily on uneven terrain.

- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

- Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds.

- Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose .

Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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