Manager - EHS

Iberdrola•Clifton Park, NY

8d•$116,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Manage a dispersed team of H&S professionals to ensure that operating units are in compliance with a variety of federal, state and local laws, OSHA and state regulations and related requirements. Includes licensing, and compliance with all related laws, regulations, and other applicable requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (EHS, Engineering, or Environmental Engineering preferred) with a minimum of 7 years relevant Environmental, Health, and Safety experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Exceptional knowledge and understanding of pertinent federal, state and local regulatory codes including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and NESC.
Knowledge of EHS regulations for utility industry.
Knowledge of OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and/or VPP Management System standards
Demonstrated project/program management skills including; Highly developed skills for defining and prioritizing product / project features
Be able to perform various safety analyses to influence the design for safety such as: Preliminary Hazard List, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, Subsystem and System Hazards Analyses, Fault Tree Analysis, Software System, Safety Analysis, Operating & Support Hazard Analysis, Safety Requirements Criteria Analysis, and perform Hazardous Materials Management. Other methodologies may be accepted.
Knowledge and experience with data systems including SAP, GIS, and Cintellate/EHS 360.
A clear understanding of the whole value chain and the key processes within each business.
Ability to operate and positively influence at all levels in the organization and with external stakeholders.
Ability to devise practical solutions to complex and risk-based problems or challenges.
Demonstrated track record of moving projects from concept to evaluation phase rapidly
Advanced problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Able to analyze complex information, distill salient items and create appropriate action plans.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills.
Proficient technical writing & communication.
Must be capable of using proactive interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of employees within the company, as well as outside consultants/contractors.
Ability to operate in multi-Opco, multi-union environments for both gas and electric.
Willingness to obtain further certifications and ongoing education.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with industry professionals across the company.
Ability to travel domestically routinely, up to 50%, and occasional international travel.

Nice To Haves

Formal EHS Certifications preferred (CSP, SMS, CHMM, ASP, CIH, or CUSP).
OSHA 500/510 Course Completion Preferred.
Experience with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)

Responsibilities

Oversees staff across multiple divisions/Operating Companies to ensure operating units are incompliance with all appropriate local, state and federal regulations.
Manages Compliance Programs and Departmental Personnel to support and ensure overall Company compliance with all applicable environmental, health, safety, industrial hygiene, and compliance training related laws, regulations, standards, license conditions and best management practices.
Ensure Company compliance for: air pollution control, waste management, waste water discharges, chemical and oil propane storage, PCB management, underground storage tanks, SPCC, RCRA, and wetland management, etc.
Owns and delivers on local risk reduction strategy, by partnering with operational customer to identify risks and implement solutions.
Implement H&S Management System (ISO 14001 & 45001) requirements and verify management and employee compliance with the organization’s safety management system, health and safety policies/procedures, and all government regulations.
Interfaces with H&S consultants and subcontractors for studies, clean-ups, waste disposal, training etc.
Represent the organization and participate on various safety and industry associations or committees. Consult with external sources, colleagues and functional area experts to determine best practices and apply them in a cost effective manner.
Provide support to distributed customers (operating units).
Reviews site inspections and company audits.
Leads the investigation and reporting of significant H&S incidents including fatalities.
Track, summarize, and plan improvements to the Company’s performance on safety, health and related matters.
Performs statistical analysis and modeling. Assists in preparing regulatory compliance reports to management.
Establishes working relationships with union officials. Actively participates in union matters.
Establish inclusive relationships with key leaders to promote positive safety and environmental culture.