Environmental Health & Safety Rep

Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace

Develops and implements health and safety policies and procedures. Conducts risk assessments and coordinates with state agency & insurer inspections. Manages the Occupational Health and Safety Program. Investigates accidents and incidents. Provides training and guidance on health and safety issues. Monitors compliance with health and safety legislation. Promotes health and safety in the workplace, which is about preventing injury from all incidental dangers that may arise within the workplace. The Environmental Health and Safety Rep will participate in various committees to include, but not limited to, Site Safety Committees. Coordination of Emergency Evacuation drills and maintenance of site evacuation plans, as well as NYS Annual Fire Inspections. The EHS Rep will maintain SDS inventory and MSDS online for St. Lawrence.

Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Up to 20% travel primarily within NY State. Physical ability to access Authority facilities is necessary on a routine basis. Ability to enter confined spaces and areas with limited access. Ability to work from height and travel distances as well as stairs by foot. Ability to stand long periods of time in all types of weather; exposure to heat, cold, noise, wind and general nuisance air conditions. Valid Drivers license

Must be able to work in cold/hot environments. * The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $85,750- $117,500. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, 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 New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.