EHS Specialist - Canals East

NYPA Home • Albany, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace. Develops and implements health and safety policies and procedures. Conducts risk assessments and coordinates with state agency & insurer inspections. Manages the Occupational Health and Safety Program. Investigates accidents and incidents. Provides training and guidance on health and safety issues. Monitors compliance with health and safety legislation. Promotes health and safety in the workplace, which is about preventing injury from all incidental dangers that may arise within the workplace.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines concerning health & safety
• Working knowledge of Workers Compensation law, and return-to-work policy.
• Keep informed of technical and business trends both internal and external, and their applicability to the achievement of NYPA’s goals.
• Thorough knowledge of power generation and transmission systems and components.
• Must possess strong written and verbal skills to further NYPA’s position in the public sector.
• The incumbent, as the proponent of health & safety performance beyond compliance, must be able to champion the effort with all levels of the Authority.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate written compliance programs; communicates same to employees.
• Takes a proactive approach to analyzing problems and recommends corrective action.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Minimum 2 years experience implementing an employee health and safety program.
• Maintain certifications and proficiencies necessary
• Working knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety and Health), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association).
• Valid Drivers license

Nice To Haves

• Military Occupational Specialty Codes MOS - Army: 12A, 12B, 12P, 18C, 24A, 24Z, 51S MOS - Marines: 1120, 1302, 1310, 8824, 8831, 8832, 9622, 9624, 9630, 9631, 9632, 9636 MOS - Navy : EA, MME, UT, 2166, 2167, 2170, 2180, 2181, 2740, 4210, 4270, 4280, 5761, 5904, 5913, 5917, 5925, 5927, 5960, 5961, 5970, 5980, 7273

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains liaison with emergency service organizations.
• Facilitate root cause investigations on accidents and near-misses.
• Develop actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Review safety plans for contracted projects
• Coordinate site Safety Committee’s monthly meetings.

Benefits

• fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation
• reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level