Safety Compliance Coordinator

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives—we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we’re transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco—where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow.The Safety Compliance Coordinator is responsible for providing safety leadership and direct support to assigned Business Unit(s). Role is tasked with developing, delivering, maintaining and validating the Business Unit and contractor adherence to safety policies, standards, rules and procedures. Role is expected to provide general oversight and support to Business Unit and contractor safety and operational personnel with an emphasis on safety culture and knowledgeKey ResponsibilitiesChampions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee and contractor development, sense of belonging, customer service, and operational excellence. Assist with implementing health and safety strategies, working cross-functionally with various team members, contractors, and business units.Stays abreast of regulatory changes to ensure compliance with all applicable rules, laws and regulations.Support (H&S) requirements as mandated by company policies, procedures, rules and regulatory agencies, including DOT and OSHA, for both employees and contractors.Monitor workplaces and work activities to ensure safe work procedures and practices are being followed by employees and contractors.Track, trend and report on leading and lagging indicators, including contractor safety performance.Promote the organization’s safety culture ensures accountability and personal responsibility for the safety of its employees and contractors while maintaining a safe workplace.Support and communicate accident prevention activities for employees and contractors as directed or needed.Facilitate and / or assist in incident investigations involving employees and contractors to determine root cause(s). Implement corrective actions as directed.Assist in employee injury/illness case management as directed.Perform safely observations and assessments involving employees and contractors. Provide reports as required.Provide positive, proactive leadership by example across both employee and contractor work groups.Recommend safety improvement and accident prevention methods applicable to employees and contractorsWork with operations management to integrate the company’s safety culture into daily work activities for both employees and contractors.Develop and/or contribute to health and safety communications (e.g., LFI Alerts, Good Catches, Safety Shares) applicable to employees and contractors.Develop, revise and maintain safety and health policies, procedures, rules, and standards inclusive of contractor requirements.Ensures timely reporting of workplace injury and illness data to applicable external agencies (OSHA and BLS)Maintains required OSHA documentation for workplace recordable injuries/illnesses enterprise-wide, including applicable contractor records (OSHA 300 Logs, 300A Summaries, and 301 equivalents).Provides support during emergencies, including mutual assistance contractor onboarding, and field safety support.Represents Cleco Corporate Safety at external organizations’ professional functions and events (EEI, SEE, SWESE), including contractor safety engagement where applicable.QualificationsRequired Education, Skills & ExperienceCollege degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field5-7+ years of related experienceStrong knowledge of leading practices for their practice areaStrong planning and project management skillsWillingness and ability to learn new technologies on the jobDemonstrated ability to communicate complex results to technical and non-technical audiencesProficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial mannerStrong customer focus and employee experience mindsetLicenses and CertificationsKey Competencies BEHAVIORALBuilding Organizational Talent*Building PartnershipsLeading TeamsBusiness AcumenCommunicationCourageBuilding Self-InsightBuilding Talent*Driving for ResultsEnergizing the OrganizationDriving ExecutionBuilding Trusting RelationshipsDriving InnovationPlanning and OrganizingSafetyEstablishing Strategic DirectionTECHNICAL Analytical skillsComplianceMay perform other duties as assigned.