Senior Health & Safety Specialist
About The Position
Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring Health and Safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health, and safety regulations, and to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert for all Safety programs including but not limited to: Hazardous Energy Control, Confined Enclosed Spaces, Fall Protection, Slip Trip & Fall Protection, Machine Guarding, Power Industrial Trucks, Walking Working Surfaces, Scaffolding, Work Platforms, Excavation Trenching and Shoring, Hot Work, Fall Protection, etc. 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.
Requirements
- Thorough understanding of OSHA/PESH Injury & Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting requirements
- Knowledge of, and experience with, workplace hazards (utility-specific hazards) as related to employee health and safety
- Ability to work on multiple projects/efforts concurrently is essential
- Capability to develop and present business case(s) for program initiatives
- Strong planning skills, and ability to develop and implement work plans that meet corporate and site goals, achieve objectives on schedule
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 7 or more years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Maintain certifications and proficiencies necessary
- Strong knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety & Health), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
- Valid Drivers license
Nice To Haves
- Certifications and licensures needed to meet Energy industry, federal, state, or local regulations such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or ASP (Associate Safety Professional) preferred
Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of applicable health & safety regulations, standards, guidelines, etc. and their applicability to NYPA’s goals
- Review and interpret polices & procedures, regulations, standards & guidelines for dissemination to appropriate corporate and site personnel
- Provide interpretation and guidance of third-party submittals (i.e., review documents/specifications (HASPs) submitted by other departments for planned &/or ongoing work)
- Visit all NYPA locations to assist in maintaining compliance
- Develop strategies for achieving/maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, and standards
- Investigate accidents and incidents
- Provide training and guidance on health and safety issues
- Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation
- Promote health and safety in the workplace
Benefits
- Fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
