Under the general direction of the Section Manager, administers, develops and implements the Company safety, health and fire safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations. Critiques major safety projects and programs to assure the quality and efficiency of those services. Audits work methods and the work environment to provide protection for employees and to protect customers and members of the public from accidental occurrences. Performs investigations, reviews and prepares complete and accurate reports of injury, illness operating errors, and motor vehicle accidents to ensure compliance. Produces safety performance reports by organizations. Reviews regulatory standards and rules and converts same into Company policies and procedures.
Core Responsibilities
- Ensures adherence to company policies, labor agreements, and legal requirements to foster cooperation, employee relations, and performance.
- Acts as Section Manager-Safety when needed and supervises Safety Department staff and other employees involved in safety projects.
- Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on safety regulations, advising on compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Manages and implements various safety programs (e.g., asbestos, close call, clear access) and develops mitigation plans based on accident trend analysis.
- Provides safety training, guidance, and education to employees and management, including specialized sessions and mentoring Safety Specialists.
- Participates in emergency management, storm plans, mutual aid deployments, and is available for off-hours safety response.
- Represents the company during OSHA and other agency inspections or inquiries related to workplace safety.
- Develops, maintains, and revises company safety rules and supports departments in creating compliant work procedures.
- Represents the company on industry committees and facilitates internal safety teams as directed.
- Reviews and approves contractor Environmental Health and Safety Plans (EHASP) and coordinates safety orientations for mutual aid crews.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 years Practical Safety and/or Operational/Utility experience or
- High School Diploma/GED and 5-7 years Practical Safety and/or Operational/Utility experience
Relevant Work Experience
- Work independently and with limited supervision, required.
- Knowledgeable in safety concepts and practices and ability to integrate within the line organizations, required.
- Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills, and has the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, and various levels of management and the union, required.
- Has strong analytical, technical, interpersonal and leadership skills, required.
- Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, required.
- Provides off-hour, on-call support for Safety-related issues, required.
- Industrial Hygiene background, preferred.
- NYS Asbestos Supervisor and Designer, preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
- Other: NYS Asbestos Supervisor and Designer Lice Preferred
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.
Mission Statement: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience. Benefits: We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
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Orange & Rockland
$$95,000.00- $130,000.00
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount
Jul 29, 2025