Environmental, Health, & Safety Representative (Temporary)

Summary

Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace

Develops and implements health and safety policies and procedures. Conducts risk assessments and coordinates with state agency & insurer inspections. Manages the Occupational Health and Safety Program. Investigates accidents and incidents. Provides training and guidance on health and safety issues. Monitors compliance with health and safety legislation. Promotes health and safety in the workplace, which is about preventing injury from all incidental dangers that may arise within the workplace.

This is a temporary position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain NYPA-wide OSHA/PESH injury statistics and PESH logs.
• Review and interpret polices & procedures, regulations, standards & guidelines for dissemination to appropriate corporate and site personnel.
• Conduct periodic inspections of project work sites and construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable Power Authority, federal, state and local safety, health, and fire protection, policies and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Practical knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines concerning health & safety.
• Familiarity with OSHA/PESH Injury & Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting requirements.
• Ability to work on multiple projects/efforts concurrently is essential.
• Strong planning skills, and ability to help develop and implement work plans that meet corporate and site goals, achieve objectives on schedule.

education, experience and Certifications

• Associate’s Degree in a science field required.
• Minimum 1 year experience working on a employee health and safety program implementation. An industrial setting is preferred.

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