Project Specialist- Health & Safety- EHS Safety - New York, NY
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Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.Minimum Salary105000Maximum Salary145000Job DescriptionThe Project 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.ResponsibilitiesCore ResponsibilitiesServe 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.Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesQualificationsRequired Education/ExperienceBachelor's Degree and Four (4) years relevant work experience orPreferred Education/ExperienceBachelor's Degree Engineering, Industrial Hygiene/Safety, Science or a technical discipline preferred.Relevant Work Experience2 years Experience in health and safety program development/management, operations leadership, and/or other technical discipline. RequiredFunctional expertise in the underlying regulatory bases and technical principles of Con Edison's safety-related procedures and instructions. RequiredInfluence and persuasion skills, and ability to initiate/champion change RequiredProficiency in Microsoft Office applications. RequiredUnderstanding of root cause analysis techniques and data analysis principles RequiredOperational familiarity with the practices and requirements of Con Edison's service commodities. RequiredEffective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. RequiredPrior experience managing safety-related subject matter areas, or working knowledge of associated Federal, State, and local requirements. PreferredBroad familiarity with OSHA and other workplace safety-related requirements. PreferredLicenses And CertficationsDriver's License RequiredOther: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) PreferredAdditional Physical DemandsMust be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.Must be able and willing to travel as needed.Must be able to provide off hours support as required.