<p style="text-align:left;"><b>ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p>We’re looking for an experienced leader in corporate quality and safety to drive best-in-class programs across our U.S. operations. In this high-impact role, you’ll oversee safety and quality strategy, lead compliance initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture. A deep understanding of electrical and construction safety is essential, along with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels—from technicians to executives and regulatory agencies.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Lead and enhance corporate quality and safety programs across all business units.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA).</p></li><li><p>Oversee safety audits, inspections, reporting, and corrective action tracking.</p></li><li><p>Drive continuous improvement across training, operations, and risk mitigation practices.</p></li><li><p>Act as the main point of contact with regulatory agencies and external auditors.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with senior leadership to align safety strategy with company goals.</p></li><li><p>Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.</p></li></ul><p></p><ul></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred.</p></li><li><p>10–15 years of progressive experience in safety and quality, with strong electrical/construction safety background.</p></li><li><p>Certified Safety Professional (CSP), CIH, CHMM, or similar credential required.</p></li><li><p>Proven leadership and communication skills with ability to influence at all levels.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance standards.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working in fast-paced, field-based environments.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.</p></li><li><p>Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 25–40%.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable climbing wind towers (up to 80 meters) and working outdoors.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Comprehensive Benefits – We’ve Got You Covered:</b></p><ul><li><p>Base Pay: $150,000 – $190,000 ( <span>based on experience, education, and skillset)</span></p></li><li><p>20 % Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics)</p></li><li><p>Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your eligible dependents</p></li><li><p>Access to EAP, HSA contributions, and FSA options</p></li><li><p>After 90 days: life insurance, disability coverage, and paid parental leave</p></li><li><p>401(k) with company match and immediate vesting</p></li><li><p>Paid time off: 15 days PTO, 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays—plus 1 extra day of PTO each year of service</p></li><li><p>$50/month wellness reimbursement for fitness-related expenses</p></li><li><p>Career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and technical training access</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Work Environment:</b></p><ul><li><p>Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the Downtown Chicago office, 2 days remote</p></li><li><p>Modern office amenities include healthy snacks, coffee, and free fitness center access</p></li><li><p>Early Fridays with a 3:00 PM cut-off</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Job Location:</b></p><p>55 E. Monroe St.,</p><p>Chicago, IL 60603</p><p></p><p></p><p>As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Director of Quality, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability

<p><b>ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.</b></p><p></p>We’re looking for an experienced leader in corporate quality and safety to drive best-in-class programs across our U.S. operations. In this high-impact role, you’ll oversee safety and quality strategy, lead compliance initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture. A deep understanding of electrical and construction safety is essential, along with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels—from technicians to executives and regulatory agencies.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Lead and enhance corporate quality and safety programs across all business units.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA).</p></li><li><p>Oversee safety audits, inspections, reporting, and corrective action tracking.</p></li><li><p>Drive continuous improvement across training, operations, and risk mitigation practices.</p></li><li><p>Act as the main point of contact with regulatory agencies and external auditors.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with senior leadership to align safety strategy with company goals.</p></li><li><p>Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.</p></li></ul><p></p><ul></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred.</p></li><li><p>10–15 years of progressive experience in safety and quality, with strong electrical/construction safety background.</p></li><li><p>Certified Safety Professional (CSP), CIH, CHMM, or similar credential required.</p></li><li><p>Proven leadership and communication skills with ability to influence at all levels.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance standards.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working in fast-paced, field-based environments.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.</p></li><li><p>Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 25–40%.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable climbing wind towers (up to 80 meters) and working outdoors.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Comprehensive Benefits – We’ve Got You Covered:</b></p><ul><li><p>Base Pay: $150,000 – $190,000 ( <span>based on experience, education, and skillset)</span></p></li><li><p>20 % Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics)</p></li><li><p>Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your eligible dependents</p></li><li><p>Access to EAP, HSA contributions, and FSA options</p></li><li><p>After 90 days: life insurance, disability coverage, and paid parental leave</p></li><li><p>401(k) with company match and immediate vesting</p></li><li><p>Paid time off: 15 days PTO, 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays—plus 1 extra day of PTO each year of service</p></li><li><p>$50/month wellness reimbursement for fitness-related expenses</p></li><li><p>Career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and technical training access</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Work Environment:</b></p><ul><li><p>Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the Downtown Chicago office, 2 days remote</p></li><li><p>Modern office amenities include healthy snacks, coffee, and free fitness center access</p></li><li><p>Early Fridays with a 3:00 PM cut-off</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Job Location:</b></p><p>55 E. Monroe St.,</p><p>Chicago, IL 60603</p><p></p><p></p><p>As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

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