Project Specialist EH&S Health & Safety
New York, NY 
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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.

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 OSHA-related items; 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 pending regulatory, company program, 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.
  • Identify, plan, develop, and implement improvements related to safety processes.
  • 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.
  • Monitor and assess company-wide safety initiatives and activities to identify, communicate and expand upon best practices as appropriate.
  • Prepare and present topic-appropriate materials to communicate safety related information and requirements to both field and management personnel.
  • Direct and/or provide immediate response to incidents on a 24x7 basis in accordance with a duty schedule and initiate/support event-related investigations and analyses.
  • Demonstrate ongoing development in the knowledge of safety, health, and associated operating principles, as well as technical and regulatory subject matter in assigned areas.
  • Demonstrate a strong Commitment to Excellence and understanding of the vital importance assigned to personal accountability and deliver exemplary customer service.
  • Serve as a strong Safety Leader who exemplifies professionalism and integrity, while enthusiastically promoting a safety conscious mindset throughout the organization.
  • Perform other related tasks/assignments and support other subject matter areas as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree and 4 years relevant work experience or
  • Associate's Degree and 5 years relevant work experience or
  • High School Diploma/GED and 7 years relevant work experience

Preferred Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Industrial Hygiene/Safety, Science or a technical discipline

Relevant Work Experience

  • 2 years Experience in health and safety program development/management, operations leadership, and/or other technical discipline. Required
  • Functional expertise in the underlying regulatory bases and technical principles of Con Edison's safety-related procedures and instructions Required
  • Influence and persuasion skills, and ability to initiate/champion change. Required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Required
  • Understanding of root cause analysis techniques and data analysis principles. Required
  • Operational familiarity with the practices and requirements of Con Edison's service commodities Required
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. Required
  • Prior experience managing safety-related subject matter areas, or working knowledge of associated Federal, State, and local requirements. Preferred
  • Broad familiarity with OSHA and other workplace safety-related requirements Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

  • Driver's License Required
  • Other: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Preferred

Physical Demands

  • Ability to respond to system emergencies

Other Physical Demands

  • Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
  • Maintain availability to support activities on a 24x7 basis, and in accordance with an established duty schedule.
  • Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, and in accordance with off-hours work schedules as needed to support customer needs and specific projects.
  • Must be physically able to wear and work in personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, air-purifying and supplied-air respiratory protection, chemical resistant outergarments, fire retardant clothing and safety harness.
  • Must be able to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds, climb ladders/stairs, and perform work at heights.
  • Must be able to work in varying field conditions including weather extremes and in work areas such as excavations, subsurface distribution structures, and at high elevations.
  • Must be able to travel locally and out-of-town on business related initiatives as required.

Technical Difficulty Statement

  • For technical issues, please contact us at

Equal Opportunity Employer

  • 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.

Job Info

112191

Posting Expiration Date: May 15, 2024

Schedule Type: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: $105000

Maximum Salary: $135000

Organization: Environment Health & Safety

Department: Health & Safety

Section: EHS Safety

Location: NY-New York-4 Irving Pl Headquarters


Equal Opportunity Employer: Consolidated Edison is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Con Edison is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and desires to receive priority referrals of protected veterans. To learn about your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$105000- $135000
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
4+ years
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