Specialist, EH&S Control Desk

The specialist will staff a 24/7 centralized incident reporting desk to receive reports of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) related incidents as well as providing field response and support to operating business units for EH&S incidents. This role will provide general guidance on EH&S issues by acting as a 24/7 hotline for the company. The specialist will deliver EH&S notifications to key company employees and regulatory/governmental agencies in an accurate and timely manner.

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

• Receive EH&S-related incident reports, including oil and chemical releases, opacity incidents, injuries, illnesses and motor vehicle accidents. Facilitate closure of incidents and/or spills with authority having jurisdiction.
• Communicate with regulators on the Company's behalf. Provide guidance to EH&S representatives and operations for compliance to all federal, state and local environmental regulations and laws.
• Serve as a liaison between EH&S/Operating Organizations and environmental regulatory agencies.
• Deliver notifications to company personnel and regulatory/governmental agencies in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure that safe work practices are followed, and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
• Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory reporting, notification, response, remediation and prevention of oil spills and hazardous substance releases, as well as initial response and observation associated with significant safety related incidents.
• Assist and participate in tabletop and field incident response exercises and training.
• Respond to environmental incidents, including petroleum and oil spills, steam main failures and chemical releases.
• Perform quality assurance assessments on the company's compliance with environmental regulations and laws, including but not limited to hazardous waste manifest and Part 360.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' related work experience or
• Associate's Degree and 4 years' related work experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years' related work experience

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related fields
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related fields and 2 years' related work experience

Relevant Work Experience

• Professional experience working in the Environmental Health & Safety field, required. 
• Must be able to work on a rotating shift, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, required. 
• Completion of Company CEHSP program as soon as possible. Successful completion of position specific EH&S as applicable, required. 
• Ability to effectively interact with various levels of personnel and regulatory agencies, required. 
• Ability to deliver exemplary customer service and develop a team spirited work environment in support of Con Edison's Corporate Values, required. 
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and/or an ability to quickly become proficient with database packages including Microsoft Office and Maximo, required. 
• Experience in responding to environmental incidents, preferred. 

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends and holidays

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 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.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

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