Job Description

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

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

The Safety and Quality Intern will support our department’s focus on human performance factor methodology to help drive continuous improvement across all business lines. The Safety, Security, Quality and Business Continuity (SSQBC) department contributes to the success of EDP Renewables NA (EDP NA) by ensuring regulatory compliance and implementing a proactive approach toward worker safety and quality across multiple locations.

Main responsibilities:

Main Accountabilities:

• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of Human Performance principles to improve safety and quality outcomes.
• Participate in field observations, interviews, and assessments to understand workforce challenges and opportunities.
• Stay up to date and recommend industry best practices in human performance, safety, and quality management.
• Review SAP work orders to correlate tasks with safety incidents and identify trends in severe events.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of incident reports, near misses, and operational data to pinpoint risk factors and areas for improvement.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and develop actionable insights and recommendations for improvement from data collected across multiple sources
• Support safety and quality initiatives related to BESS operations
• Additional duties as required

Employment type

Intern - 10 Weeks - Full time
Hybrid

Work site

Houston Corporate Office

What are we looking for

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, human factors and ergonomics, industrial engineering or in a related field or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Understanding of data analytics tools

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate findings effectively.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, risk management principles, and human performance methodologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with SQL, PowerBi and Microsoft products and/or complementing products is a plus
• Experience with SAP work order systems is a plus
• Support safety and quality initiatives related to BESS operations.

Travel:

10% to a local site

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and remotely
• Ability to perform multiple duties in a collaborate working environment
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Strong time-management skills and demonstrated efficiency in providing technical support for multiple concurrent activities
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, ethics, quality, and productivity
• Ability to prioritize activities according to changing needs in a dynamic environment

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and remotely
• Ability to perform multiple duties in a collaborate working environment
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Strong time-management skills and demonstrated efficiency in providing technical support for multiple concurrent activities
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, ethics, quality, and productivity
• Ability to prioritize activities according to changing needs in a dynamic environment

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.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov).

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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