Safety Specialist II

Are you ready to be part of a companythatsnot just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8300employees across 12 countries.

AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026 highlighting our dedication to integrity transparency and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institutes Edison Awards in the twenty-first century a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

Ifyoureready to be part of a companythatsnot just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for just building a more sustainable futurewerepowering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader inglobalenergy.

Job Description Summary

• Under the supervision of the US Utilities Transmission & Distribution Health & Safety Manager the Safety Specialist II is responsible for the implementation execution and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS) across the AES Indiana Transmission & Distribution.
• This role provides leadership and technical expertise in Health & Safety programs with a strong focus on safety culture performance improvement risk management AES Health & Safety Standards compliance and applicable Health & Safety regulations. The Safety Specialist II will serve as a key field resource supporting employees contractors and business leaders in achieving the companys safety objectives and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all applicable Health & Safety regulations AES Health & Safety Standards and business-specific requirements.
• Develop and execute Annual Work Plans designed to achieve established Health & Safety objectives goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) with approval from the T&D Safety Manager.
• Actively participate in AES Health & Safety audits and assessments including the development implementation and timely follow-up of corrective action plans.
• Ensure the effective application of the Hierarchy of Controls when conducting General Hazard Assessments Risk Analyses Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Actively participate in the Incident Management Program in accordance with AES Health & Safety Standards and OSHA requirements. Lead and/or support incident investigations with particular emphasis on proactive reporting and investigation of non-injury Significant Incident Potential (SIP) events using TapRooT methodology.
• Develop coordinate and deliver Health & Safety training programs for employees and contractors including new-hire orientation refresher training job-specific safety training and training related to applicable regulations company standards procedures and identified safety risks. Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve training content based on field observations incident trends regulatory requirements and business needs
• Oversee the implementation and execution of the Proactive Safety Program. Conduct regular field and facility visits including Safety Walks Work Activity Observations Safety Inspections and other proactive safety activities. Ensure identified actions are appropriately documented communicated and closed in a timely manner.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise for Health & Safety programs and initiatives supporting both AES and contractor employees with a primary focus on field operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and various departments across the organization to identify risks implement solutions and continuously improve safety performance.
• Serve as a safety culture ambassador by promoting employee engagement accountability hazard awareness and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Prepare and communicate Health & Safety performance reports on a weekly monthly quarterly and annual basis including key trends KPIs observations and action items.
• Actively participate in the planning and execution of Safety Day activities and other safety engagement initiatives.
• Plan and execute emergency response drills in accordance with established Emergency Action Plans.
• Support the planning and execution of General Safety Orientations for contractors during storm recovery and other emergency response activities.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including regulatory agencies and authorities such as OSHA.
• Support Health & Safety special assignments initiatives and projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Safety Management Occupational Safety EHS or a related field preferred;
• 2-4 years of relevant safety experience.
• Transmission & Distribution utility safety experience preferred.
• Experience working in a utility electric transmission distribution construction or field operations environment preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Professional Health & Safety certifications are preferred (ASP CSP etc.).
• Strong communication interpersonal organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees contractors supervisors managers and external stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to regularly travel to field locations job sites and facilities.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people customers suppliers contractors and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and/or expression race national origin ethnicity age religion marital status physical or mental disability pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.