Safety, Health, and Fire Protection Administrator
About The Position
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 promote a safe and sustainable workplace. The role manages the Occupational Health and Safety Program; conducts risk assessments; coordinates with state agencies and insurer inspections; investigates accidents and incidents; provides training and guidance on health and safety issues; monitors legislative compliance; and promotes the prevention of workplace injuries. The position coordinates liaison with emergency service organizations, facilitates root-cause investigations of accidents and near-misses, develops actions to prevent recurrence, reviews safety plans for contracted projects, and coordinates monthly meetings of the site Safety Committee. It requires routine access to Authority facilities and up to 20% travel, primarily within New York State.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 4 years of experience.
- At least 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.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, DOSH, and NFPA.
- Maintain necessary certifications and proficiencies.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Physical ability to routinely access Authority facilities, enter confined spaces and areas with limited access, 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, see and respond to dangerous situations, and wear personal protective gear and a respirator.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments and coordinate state agency and insurer inspections.
- Manage the Occupational Health and Safety Program.
- Investigate accidents and incidents, facilitate root-cause investigations of accidents and near-misses, and develop actions to prevent recurrence.
- Provide training and guidance on health and safety issues.
- Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation and promote workplace safety.
- Coordinate and maintain liaison with emergency service organizations.
- Review safety plans for contracted projects.
- Coordinate monthly meetings of the site Safety Committee.
- Keep informed of internal and external technical and business trends and their applicability to NYPA’s goals.
- Prepare and maintain written compliance programs and communicate them to employees.
- Analyze problems proactively and recommend corrective action.
- Champion health and safety performance beyond compliance with all levels of the Authority.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
