The posting
Job Description
The Senior Specialist is responsible to provide Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) support so that work activities, including construction, operation, maintenance and retirement of our energy systems, are conducted safely and in a manner that complies with all federal, state and local regulations in addition to company procedures and protocols. This role works closely with operations personnel to support the companys commitment to Environmental, Health and Safety Excellence. It leads initiatives that promote a zero-harm culture and ensure full compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Implement and support Company EH&S programs to advance employee safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, integrity, and open communication around EH&S matters.
- Conduct EH&S incident analyses and partner with Operating Groups to identify trends and support corrective actions.
- Collaborate with managers and field employees to strengthen safety culture and reinforce compliance with EH&S requirements.
- Conduct and document Job Site Safety Exchanges and field assessments to identify hazards and promote safe work practices.
- Support incident investigations, spill reporting, and emergency response activities.
- Build collaborative relationships with union safety teams and committees to advance shared safety objectives.
- Communicate key EH&S information effectively during meetings, training sessions, and field engagements.
- Implement proactive strategies to identify and mitigate hazards that could impact employees and the public.
- Create and present high-impact presentations for safety and business meetings, translating key initiatives, trends, and priorities into clear, actionable insights for audiences at all levels, including senior management.
- Facilitate EH&S training sessions and coordinate response to environmental incidents.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant work experience or
- Associate's Degree and 4 years of relevant work experience or
- High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant work experience
Preferred Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience within the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) discipline or in roles focused on electric distribution systems
- Associate's Degree and 4 years of experience within the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) discipline or in roles focused on electric distribution systems
- High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of experience within the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) discipline or in roles focused on electric distribution systems
Relevant Work Experience
- Possess strong leadership skills, initiate and champion change, and can influence others to improve work practices/processes, required.
- Demonstrate proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and/or ability to quickly become proficient with database packages including Microsoft Office and SHIMS, required.
- Ability to effectively interact with various levels of personnel, required.
- Strong team player and ability to obtain results, required.
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with customers, support staff, regulatory agencies and all levels of management, required.
- Experience in safety and environmental incident response, preferred.
- Ability to develop concepts into successful safety and environmental programs, preferred.
- Ability to utilize AI platforms to enhance safety messaging and data analysis, preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- 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
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
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 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 and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
- Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
- Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
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.
About Us
Mission Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.
Benefits:
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
EEO Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.
Technical Difficulty Statement:
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