EHS Specialist - Canals East
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and maintains liaison with emergency service organizations.
- Facilitate root cause investigations on accidents and near-misses. Develop actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Review safety plans for contracted projects.
- Cookordinate site Safety Committee’s monthly meetings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines concerning health & safety, working knowledge of Workers Compensation law, and return-to-work policy.
- Keep informed of technical and business trends both internal and external, and their applicability to the achievement of NYPA’s goals.
- Thorough knowledge of power generation and transmission systems and components.
- Must possess strong written and verbal skills to further NYPA’s position in the public sector.
- The incumbent, as the proponent of health & safety performance beyond compliance, must be able to champion the effort with all levels of the Authority.
- Prepares and maintains appropriate written compliance programs; communicates same to employees.
- Takes a proactive approach to analyzing problems and recommends corrective action.
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience.
- Minimum 2 years experience implementing an employee health and safety program.
- Maintain certifications and proficiencies necessary.
- Working knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety & Health), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association).
Physical Requirements
- Up to 20% travel primarily within NY State.
- Physical ability to access Authority facilities is necessary on a routine basis.
- Ability to enter confined spaces and areas with limited access.
- Ability to work from height and travel distances as well as stairs by foot.
- Ability to stand long periods of time in all types of weather; exposure to heat, cold, noise, wind and general nuisance air conditions.
- Valid Drivers license.
- Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
- Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
- Must be able to wear personal protective gear and respirator.
Pay
The estimated salary range for this position is: $97,000-$133,100. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.