Project Specialist, EH&S Operations - Shared Services

The Project Specialist is responsible for providing leadership and environmental, health & safety (EH&S) support to the Shared Services organization to ensure that work activities, including construction, waste management, field operations (e.g., warehousing, automotive repairs, facilities management, and fleet operations), and the maintenance and retirement of our energy systems, are conducted safely and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Company procedures and protocols. The Project Specialist works closely with Operations personnel and leadership to support the Companys commitment to EH&S Excellence and advance a culture of zero harm and 100% compliance.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Required Education/Experience
- Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience or
- Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience or
- Associate's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience or
- High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of relevant experience

Preferred Education/Experience
- Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience including experience within the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) discipline or in roles focused on electric distribution systems
- Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience including experience within the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) discipline or in roles focused on electric distribution systems
- Associate's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience including experience within the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) discipline or in roles focused on electric distribution systems
- High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of relevant experience including experience within the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) discipline or in roles focused on electric distribution systems

Relevant Work Experience
- Completion of Company CEHSP program as soon as possible. Successful completion of position-specific EH&S training as applicable, required.
- Ability to demonstrate a strong Commitment to Excellence, and understand the vital importance of personal accountability, required.
- Ability to effectively interact with various levels of personnel, required.
- Strong team player and demonstrated ability to obtain results, required.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to successfully complete multiple tasks without compromising quality or timeliness, required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, regulatory agencies, and various levels of management, required.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing exemplary customer service and cultivating a team-focused work environment aligned with Con Edisons Corporate Values, required.
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and/or an ability to quickly become proficient with database packages including MAXIMO, CRS, and Oracle required.
- Strong EH&S knowledge in asbestos, OSHA requirements, and HazWaste/Environmental regulations, required.
- Safety and environmental incident response, required.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to initiate and champion change, influence stakeholders, and drive improvements in work practices and processes, required.
- Ability to develop concepts into successful safety and environmental programs, preferred.

Skills and Abilities
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities

Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required

Physical Demands
- Ability to respond to system emergencies
- 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, 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
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
- Must be available to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.