Sr Specialist - EH&S Operations BQ Electric

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. Work closely with operations personnel to support the company's commitment to Environmental, Health and Safety Excellence. Facilitates efforts to achieve a zero harm and 100% compliance culture.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Implement and support Company EH&S programs to ensure safety and environmental protection.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, honesty, and openness on EH&S issues.
• Perform EH&S incident analysis and collaborate with Operating Groups.
• Improve safety culture and compliance with managers and field crews.
• Conduct and document Job Site Safety Exchanges and assessments.
• Assist in investigations, spill reporting, and emergency response.
• Promote teamwork with union safety teams and committees.
• Communicate EH&S information at meetings and in the field.
• Implement strategies to protect workers and the public from hazards.
• 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 in EH&S field or work on electric distribution system
• Associate's Degree and in EH&S field or work on electric distribution system
• High School Diploma/GED and in EH&S field or work on electric distribution system

Relevant Work Experience

• Possess strong leadership skills, initiate and champion change, and have the ability to influence and persuade others in order to improve work practices/processes, required. Required and
• Demonstrate proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and/or an ability to quickly become proficient with database packages including Microsoft Office, and SHIMS, required. Required and
• Highly motivated individual. Demonstrate a strong Commitment to Excellence and understand the vital importance of personal accountability, required. Required and
• Ability to effectively interact with various levels of personnel, required. Required and
• Strong team player. Demonstrated ability to obtain results, required. Required and
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to successfully complete multiple tasks without compromising quality or timelines, required. Required and
• 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. Required and
• Ability to deliver exemplary customer service and develop a team spirited work environment in support of Con Edison's Corporate Values, required. Required and
• Be flexible in handling multiple work assignments, changing priorities and various deadlines, required. Required and
• Experience in safety and environmental incident response, preferred. Required and
• Successful completion of position-specific EH&S as applicable, preferred. Required and
• Ability to develop concepts into successful safety and environmental programs, preferred. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc. and
• Effective interpersonal skills and
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and
• Possesses strong technical aptitude and
• 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 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 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

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

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.

About the Team

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:

For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com