Senior Specialist, EH&S Safety, Health & Data Analytics

Overview The EHS Safety Sr. Specialist serves to develop and implement key Safety programs and initiatives on a company-wide basis, while also providing support and counsel as a subject matter expert in assigned safety and health-related subject matter areas. This individual applies strong leadership and interpersonal skills along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities to achieve required results and contribute to a positive, team-spirited safe work culture. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities Serve as the company's subject matter expert (SME) in key Safety areas including but not limited to: Provide day-to-day advice and counsel on various safety issues, inquiries and including but not limited to providing day-to-day guidance on OSHA standards (such as OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 governing electric power generation, transmission, and distribution); regularly review injury/illness reports to ensure accuracy; coordinate safety meetings; prepare, monitor and share monthly reports to communicate safety performance data; coordinate special projects, internal and external benchmarking and other safety-related efforts. Remain current with upcoming regulatory, company programs, and operating process changes related to Safety, and proactively identify and evaluate potential impacts, responses and remedial actions as necessary. Facilitate compliance and promote continuous improvement through the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety programs, policies and procedures. Proactively interact with key internal customers and external stakeholders to identify best practices and improvement opportunities. Prepare reports and supporting materials to communicate regulatory updates, compliance issues, performance trends, incident analyses, etc. Manage and analyze performance metrics in assigned subject matter areas to identify key trends and opportunities for improvement. Participate in business safety meetings, daily job briefings, and field job site safety observations or exchanges across active electric/gas/steam jobsites, construction projects, substations, facilities, transmission line operations, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Direct and/or provide immediate response to incidents on a 24x7 basis in accordance with a duty schedule and initiate/support or conduct root-cause accident investigations and recordkeeping. Demonstrate ongoing development in the knowledge of safety, health, and associated operating principles, as well as technical and regulatory subject matter in assigned areas. Perform other related tasks/assignments and support other subject matter areas as assigned. Qualifications Required Education/Experience Master's Degree and a minimum of two years relevant experience or Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three years relevant experience or Associate's Degree and a minimum of five years relevant experience or High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of eight years relevant experience Relevant Work Experience Working knowledge of Federal, state and local regulations as pertinent to electric, gas, and steam utility work as well as relevant requirements, guidelines, and industry consensus standards, required. Must be flexible in handling multiple work assignments, changing priorities, and meeting deadlines, required. Must be highly motivated and committed to delivering excellence in the area of EHS and must recognize the critical importance of teamwork, required. Must demonstrate knowledge and experience of practices in construction, utility line construction and maintenance, heavy manufacturing; demolition, and/or street infrastructure work, required. Must demonstrate experience with incident investigations, root cause analysis, report writing and documentation, and corrective actions identification and implementation, required. Skills and Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc. Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments Licenses and Certifications Driver's License Required Other: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Preferred Other: Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) Preferred Physical Demands Ability to respond to system emergencies Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions Ability to climb ladders and stairs 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 Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses Additional Physical Demands 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Consolidated Edison Company of New York