Specialist, EH&S Operations - Gas

CECONY•New York, NY

11d•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Specialist in EH&S Operations, Gas supports gas operations by promoting a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. The role partners with leadership and field personnel to implement EH&S programs, maintain regulatory compliance, support incident investigations, manage safety and environmental data systems, and drive continuous improvement. It also develops EH&S communications and documentation, supports environmental incident response, conducts root cause analyses, integrates Human Performance and Energy-Based Safety principles into daily operations, helps mitigate safety and environmental risks, and provides emergency response support as required. The position requires travel or reporting to various company locations as needed and includes a System Emergency Assignment that may require work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position requires a master's degree and one year of EH&S experience, a bachelor's degree and two years of EH&S experience, an associate's degree and four years of EH&S experience, or a high school diploma/GED and eight years of EH&S experience. The successful candidate must have a driver's license, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, experience with digital platforms such as SharePoint and Power BI, and working knowledge of OSHA and EH&S regulations relevant to utility operations. Completion of the Company CEHSP program and position-specific EH&S training is required as applicable. A degree in Occupational Safety and/or Environmental Science, relevant utility EH&S experience, and safety or environmental incident response experience are preferred. The role involves responding to system emergencies, working in all weather conditions, climbing ladders, stairs and in or out of manholes and excavations, working at heights and on elevated structures, and performing physical activities such as standing, walking, lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching throughout the workday. The employee must be able to use a respirator and SCBA, wear required PPE, and travel to company locations for storm restoration and heat contingencies. The employer describes a rewards package that includes medical, pharmacy, vision and dental benefits; health savings and flexible spending accounts; 401(k) matching; a pension plan; an employee stock purchase plan with matching; an employee assistance program; paid parental leave; paid time off and holidays; emergency backup child and elder care; volunteer opportunities; employee discounts; commuter benefits; career development; tuition reimbursement; a recognition program; life insurance; and long-term disability benefits. Some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

Requirements

Master's degree and one year of EH&S experience, or bachelor's degree and two years of EH&S experience, or associate's degree and four years of EH&S experience, or high school diploma/GED and eight years of EH&S experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and emerging AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot.
Working knowledge of and experience using digital platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint and Power BI for information management, document control, and data reporting.
Working knowledge of OSHA and EH&S regulations relevant to utility operations.
Complete the Company CEHSP program as soon as possible and position-specific EH&S training as applicable.
Ability to develop concepts into actionable safety and environmental programs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Well organized, detail oriented, and flexible enough to handle multiple assignments.
Strong collaboration and team-building skills, with the ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
Valid driver's license required.
Able to respond to system emergencies and work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Able to work in all weather conditions; climb ladders, stairs, and in and out of manholes and excavations; work on elevated platforms and structures; and perform standing, walking, lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching for the duration of the workday.
Able to be approved to wear and use a full- or half-face respirator and SCBA in accordance with OSHA requirements, including meeting seal requirements.
Able to wear required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses, and travel to company locations for storm restoration and heat contingencies.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Occupational Safety and/or Environmental Science, one year of EH&S experience, and working knowledge of OSHA and EH&S regulations relevant to utility operations.
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and/or Environmental Science, two years of relevant EH&S experience, and working knowledge of OSHA and EH&S regulations relevant to utility operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Power BI, Adobe Acrobat, and AI tools.
Safety and environmental incident response experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and strengthen expertise in EH&S requirements affecting Gas Operations and broader company activities, including OSHA programs, industry practices, and emerging regulations.
Partner with Gas Operations leadership, supervisors, and field employees to promote safety, identify risk reduction opportunities, and support regulatory and company-policy compliance.
Develop and manage EH&S communications, information systems, digital platforms including SharePoint, program documentation, and reporting tools.
Lead and support investigations of workplace injuries, illnesses, near misses, environmental events, and motor vehicle collisions; document findings, conduct root cause analyses, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Support responses to environmental incidents, including spills, releases, and waste management events, ensuring compliant reporting, remediation, and response activities.
Assist in developing, implementing, and improving EH&S programs and initiatives, including integrating Human Performance and Energy-Based Safety principles into operations.
Analyze safety and compliance trends, develop performance metrics, and provide data-driven insights and recommendations.
Monitor progress toward EH&S objectives, identify gaps and emerging risks, and drive corrective actions and accountability.
Collaborate with stakeholders on audits, assessments, inspections, regulatory inquiries, and compliance initiatives.
Perform other related assignments, including emergency response as required 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Travel to or report to various company locations as required.