Health and Safety Specialist - Canals West
About The Position
The Health and Safety Specialist develops, implements, and monitors environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and to support a safe and sustainable workplace. The role manages the Occupational Health and Safety Program; develops and implements health and safety policies and procedures; conducts risk assessments; coordinates state agency and insurer inspections; investigates accidents and incidents; provides training and guidance; monitors compliance with health and safety legislation; and promotes prevention of workplace injuries. The role requires travel between Rochester and Buffalo, New York, and may be based in Rochester, Albion, or Buffalo. Travel is primarily within New York State and may be up to 20%. The position requires routine access to Authority facilities and the physical ability to work in varied environments, including confined spaces, at heights, and outdoors in different weather conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 4 years of experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience implementing an employee health and safety program.
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations and guidelines.
- Working knowledge of Workers Compensation law and return-to-work policy.
- Thorough knowledge of power generation and transmission systems and components.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to champion health and safety performance with all levels of the Authority.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, DOSH, and NFPA.
- Maintain necessary certifications and proficiencies.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Physical ability to access Authority facilities routinely, enter confined or limited-access spaces, work at heights, travel distances and stairs on foot, and stand for extended periods in varied weather and environmental conditions.
- Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, recognize and respond to dangerous situations, and wear personal protective gear and a respirator.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures.
- Manage the Occupational Health and Safety Program.
- Conduct risk assessments and coordinate state agency and insurer inspections.
- Investigate accidents and incidents, facilitate root cause investigations of accidents and near-misses, and develop actions to prevent recurrence.
- Review safety plans for contracted projects.
- Coordinate monthly meetings of site Safety Committees.
- Coordinate and maintain liaison with emergency service organizations.
- Provide training and guidance on health and safety issues.
- Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation and applicable regulations.
- Prepare and maintain written compliance programs and communicate them to employees.
- Promote health and safety performance beyond compliance throughout the Authority.
- Stay informed about internal and external technical and business trends and their applicability to NYPA’s goals.
- Analyze problems proactively and recommend corrective action.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
