Environmental, Health, & Safety Representative

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Representative provides technical office and field support on safety, health and environmental compliance requirements at utility transmission facilities, rights of way and to a lesser extent generation facilities. This position assists the transmission EHS Team in the implementation of project environmental compliance, safety, occupational health and fire protection by ensuring compliance to laws, regulations and NYPA Policies through field observations, incident investigations, development of EHS communications, contractor submittal review and policy and procedure review. Applicants should have a background in utility work, and/or experience working in construction, industrial settings or EHS Consulting, with a focus on environmental program oversight including but not limited to SPCC, PBS, RCRA and HAZMAT Transportation (DOT).

This position will be located in either the White Plains Office or Astoria with travel throughout Southeastern New York, including NYC and LI.

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education, Experience and Certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements

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.

Hiring Manager: Kasey Pelrah

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position in the downstate location is: $88,000 - $121,000.

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.