Summary
The Health & Safety Specialist provides support to site health & safety representatives and corporate staff of all Business Units as needed in areas of occupational health & safety compliance and best practices. Position is essential for achieving &/or maintaining NYPA’s compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory and other standards (e.g., NYS PESH, NYS Dept. of Health), and for efforts to ensure employees are protected from recognized hazards. #LI-AE1
This position is based out of Syracuse and covers Section’s 5 and 6 of Canal Corporation.
Syracuse HQ Office
149 Northern Concourse, Syracuse NY 13212
Section 5 – Lysander Maintenance Facility
9054 River Rd, Phoenix NY 13135
Section 6 – Lyons Maintenance Facility
7665 Dry Dock Rd, Lyons NY 14489
Responsibilities
- Keep informed of applicable health & safety regulations, standards, guidelines, etc. and their applicability to NYPA’s goals.
- Responsible for oversight and implementation of NYPA White Plains Office health and safety program; act as member of the WPO First Aid Team.
- Maintain NYPA-wide OSHA/PESH injury statistics
- Review and interpret polices & procedures, regulations, standards & guidelines for dissemination to appropriate corporate and site personnel.
- Provide interpretation and guidance of third-party submittals (i.e., review documents/specifications submitted by other departments for planned &/or ongoing work).
- Interact within established communication protocols/hierarchies.
- Develop strategies for achieving/maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, and standards.
- Maintain files/reports/etc. related to position duties in accordance with NYPA protocol.
- Participate in industry working groups, e.g., Electric Power Research Institute, American Public Power Association.
- Develop an understanding of how NYPA interacts with outside organizations, including other utilities and regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate the NYPA-wide AED* program.
*automated external defibrillator
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,
- Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Law, and return-to-work policy.
- Strong verbal and writing skills are essential for communication with various levels within corporate and site hierarchies.
- Ability to work on multiple projects/efforts concurrently is essential.
- Ability to develop and present business case(s) for program initiatives.
- Strong planning skills, and ability to develop and implement work plans that meet corporate and site goals, achieve objectives on schedule.
- Ability to manage contractual matters and consultant work efforts.
- Ability to write concise analyses of alternatives, present the results of deliberation in a concise fashion, and develop consensus within a group of varying disciplines.
- Strong computer skills; e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (additional software programs will also be utilized).
- Ability to collaborate with other NYPA business units involving issues related to health & safety.
- A general understanding of electric generation and transmission industry is desired.
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in occupational health, industrial hygiene, safety, or closely related field.
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience implementing an employee health and safety program in an industrial setting (physical plant &/or headquarter) is preferred.
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and/or Certified Utilities Safety Professional (CUSP), is a plus. (note CSP and CIH requires at least 4 years’ experience or a master’s degree (3-3.5yr))
- A valid NY State driver’s license
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel to NYPA sites approximately 25% of the time.
- Physical ability to tour/access Authority power plants and associated assets;
- Ability to climb stairs/ladders, utilize respiratory protection, and other personal protective equipment, as necessary.
New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is: $101,000.00 – $123,500.00. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The New York Power Authority and Canals Corporation believes that equity, diversity, 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 NY and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to accessibility@nypa.gov.
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