Safety Manager, EHS COE

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s 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 Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future , we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. Provide guidance and oversight to AES global facilities to facilitate compliance with safety regulations, Company standards and policy, and implementation of best practices. This includes safety practices and standards associated with renewables, transmission and distribution operations, new projects, thermal generation, decommissioning, and construction activities. Responsibilities Development of Company safety standards and tools to facilitate AES Businesses’ compliance. Coordinate and lead workgroups of AES safety SMEs and operational/project leaders to collaboratively develop and updated AES Safety Standards in adherence with modern safety principles and AES goals. Report objectives and goals of EHS Center of Expertise with Company leaders and committees. Develop and provide tools and training materials through collaboration with relevant SMEs for global businesses to facilitate implementation of compliance with Company standards, goals, and policies. Track AES Businesses’ compliance with AES Standards, including EHS auditing, EHS data reporting, training, and Incident Management reporting. Facilitate adherence to AES Standards. Build and maintain global forum/platform for knowledge sharing, implementation tools, and communication to facilitate safety program development and implementation and promote continuous improvement across AES Businesses. Facilitate global collaboration of EHS professionals to encourage information sharing, team building, and professional development. Provide reports and dashboards for safety metrics, KPIs, and data, as requested, for routine and ad hoc reports, presentations, and other purposes. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in a safety-related field. Minimum of seven years recent experience in a safety related field in a large industrial, processing or manufacturing environment or corporate safety department. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to effectively communicate highly technical information to broad and varying audiences. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including government agencies. Knowledge and understanding of modern safety principles (e.g., HOP, HRO). Excellent knowledge of and direct experience with OSHA regulations. Excellent organizational skills and commitment to deadlines. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of data presentation including excellent Microsoft Excel skills Preferred: Experience in energy sector Fully fluent in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish Experience with EHS Management Systems Professional Certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM Experienced with ISO 45001 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 employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.