Sr Specialist, EH&S Operations - Shared Services

Consolidated Edison•New York, NY

About The Position

The Senior Specialist is responsible for providing environmental, health & safety (EH&S) support to the Shared Services organizations to ensure that work activities, including construction, waste management, field operations (e.g., warehousing, automotive repairs, facilities management, fleet operations) maintenance and retirement of our energy systems, are conducted in a safely manner that complies with all federal, state and local regulations in addition to Company procedures and protocols. Work closely with Operations personnel to support the Company's commitment to Environment, Health and Safety Excellence. Facilitates efforts to achieve a zero harm and 100% compliance culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of relevant experience or Associate's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience or Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience
Completion of Company CEHSEHSP program as soon as possible.
Successful completion of position-specific EH&S training as applicable, required.
Must be a highly motivated individual.
Demonstrate a strong Commitment to Excellence, and understand the vital importance of personal accountability, required.
Ability to effectively interact with various levels of personnel, required.
Strong team player.
Demonstrated ability to obtain results, required.
Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to successfully complete multiple tasks without compromising quality or timeliness, required.
Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, regulatory agencies, and various levels of management, required.
Must be able to deliver exemplary customer service and develop a team spirited work environment in support of Con Edison's Corporate Values, required.
Must demonstrate proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and/or an ability to quickly become proficient with database packages including Microsoft Office, EMIS, SHIMS, and Maximo, required.
Must have strong EHSEH&S knowledge in asbestos, OSHA requirements, and HazWaste/Environmental regulation, required.
Safety and environmental incident response, required.
Must possess strong leadership skills, initiate and champion change, and have the ability to influence and persuade others in order to improve work practices/processes.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
Effective interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
Driver's License Required
Ability to respond to system emergencies
Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Position requires extensive walking, stair and ladder climbing.
Must be physically able to wear a respirator and work in difficult environments (heat, noise and confined spaces).
Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
Must be available to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree and experience within the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) discipline or in roles focused on electric distribution systems
Associate's Degree and experience within the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) discipline or in roles focused on electric distribution systems
High School Diploma/GED and experience within the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) discipline or in roles focused on electric distribution systems
Should be able to develop concepts into successful safety and environmental programs, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support, advice, counsel and information on EH&S matters to all levels within the operating organizations we support.
Lead and participate in incident investigations for various types of EH&S incidents, such as injuries, illnesses, motor vehicle collisions, Time Outs, Rules We Live By, and ensure the Safety and Health Information Management System (SHIMS) is updated and contains relevant investigation documentation.
Assist in the development, coordination and implementation of EH&S-related programs, such as Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), hazard assessments, Job Site Safety Exchanges (JSSEs), SPCC plans, Hazardous Waste Management and Contingency plans, Respiratory Protection Plans, Hearing Conservation Plans and Risk Management Plans and Environmental, Health and Safety issues.
Communicate EH&S-related information at business and safety meetings, in the field and through safety talks and tail-board sessions.
Conduct periodic self-assessments/EH&S inspections to prevent non-compliance.
Work to integrate and promote human performance initiatives into our work practices to achieve operating excellence and prevent incidents that may result in injury, environmental issues, vehicle collisions, and equipment damage or other impact.
Support the company's response to environmental incidents such as spills and releases so that reporting, cleanup, response operations and waste management are conducted safely and in compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.
Provide guidance for proper waste characterization and support maintaining environmental compliance with waste management and manifesting of universal, hazardous and nonhazardous waste requirements.
Perform reviews and for acceptance of environmental, health, and safety plans (eHASPs).
Willingness to travel or report to various company locations, as required.
Perform other related assignments as required, including response to emergencies 24 hours/ 7 days a week.