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Overview

The Project Specialist serves to develop and implement key Safety programs and initiatives on a company-wide basis, while also providing support and counsel as a subject matter expert in assigned safety and health-related subject matter areas. This individual applies strong leadership and interpersonal skills along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities to achieve required results and contribute to a positive, team-spirited safe work culture.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the company's subject matter expert (SME) in key Safety areas including but not limited to: Provide day-to-day advice and counsel on various safety issues, inquiries and OSHA-related items; regularly review injury/illness reports to ensure accuracy; coordinate safety meetings; prepare, monitor and share monthly reports to communicate safety performance data; coordinate special projects, internal and external benchmarking and other safety-related efforts.
• Remain current with pending regulatory, company program, and operating process changes related to Safety, and proactively identify and evaluate potential impacts, responses and remedial actions as necessary.
• Facilitate compliance and promote continuous improvement through the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Proactively interact with key internal customers and external stakeholders to identify best practices and improvement opportunities.
• Identify, plan, develop, and implement improvements related to safety processes.
• Prepare reports and supporting materials to communicate regulatory updates, compliance issues, performance trends, incident analyses, etc.
• Manage and analyze performance metrics in assigned subject matter areas to identify key trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and assess company-wide safety initiatives and activities to identify, communicate and expand upon best practices as appropriate.
• Prepare and present topic-appropriate materials to communicate safety related information and requirements to both field and management personnel.
• Direct and/or provide immediate response to incidents on a 24x7 basis in accordance with a duty schedule and initiate/support event-related investigations and analyses.
• Demonstrate ongoing development in the knowledge of safety, health, and associated operating principles, as well as technical and regulatory subject matter in assigned areas.
• Demonstrate a strong Commitment to Excellence and understanding of the vital importance assigned to personal accountability and deliver exemplary customer service.
• Serve as a strong Safety Leader who exemplifies professionalism and integrity, while enthusiastically promoting a safety conscious mindset throughout the organization.
• Perform other related tasks/assignments and support other subject matter areas as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and Four (4) years relevant work experience or

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Industrial Hygiene/Safety, Science or a technical discipline preferred.

Relevant Work Experience

• 2 years Experience in health and safety program development/management, operations leadership, and/or other technical discipline. Required
• Functional expertise in the underlying regulatory bases and technical principles of Con Edison's safety-related procedures and instructions. Required
• Influence and persuasion skills, and ability to initiate/champion change Required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Required
• Understanding of root cause analysis techniques and data analysis principles Required
• Operational familiarity with the practices and requirements of Con Edison's service commodities. Required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. Required
• Prior experience managing safety-related subject matter areas, or working knowledge of associated Federal, State, and local requirements. Preferred
• Broad familiarity with OSHA and other workplace safety-related requirements. Preferred

Licenses And Certfications

• Driver's License Required
• Other: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Preferred

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel as needed.
• Must be able to provide off hours support as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Consolidated Edison is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Con Edison is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and desires to receive priority referrals of protected veterans. To learn about your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Minimum Salary: 105000.00 Maximum Salary: 145000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly