Safety Specialist

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
• Life and Travel Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Paid Holidays and Vacation

Under the general direction of the Safety Director, a Safety Specialist administers, develops, and implements Central Hudson’s safety programs to ensure the safety of all employees at the workplace. A Safety Specialist also conducts field reviews to ensure all field work is in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and corporate policies and procedures.

• Ensures that safe work practices are followed and in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and governmental regulations
• Conducts field inspections on a routine basis to ensure the safety of the workforce
• Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for researching and interpreting proposed and final federal, state, and local safety and health regulations and standards for company compliance
• Develops and implements safety mitigation plans/programs to improve performance as appropriate, including reviewing, writing and updating safety programs
• Provides advice and counsel to management regarding the development of safety conscious behavior through the development and implementation of occupational safety programs
• Serves as a liaison and represents the Company during any inspections, visits, or inquiries by representatives of OSHA or any other official agencies affecting workplace safety
• Reviews, maintains, and revises the Company's safety rules, policies, and procedures on a periodic basis
• Provides advice and counsel to departments developing work procedures to ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Participates in learning team event analysis with a focus on continuous improvement
• Provides training and guidance to Safety professionals within the company
• Provides specialized safety education and training when required
• Keeps up with industry trends and innovations in occupational safety
• Ensures all OSHA recordkeeping requirements are adhered to
• Participates in the Company's emergency management processes and storm/emergency response
• Coordinates and performs mutual aid safety orientations for mutual aid crews during storm and other emergency response events
• Supports the Safety and Operations team and completes other duties as assigned

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, STEM related field, Safety Management, Risk Management, or a related field and 2 years of practical safety and/or operational utility experience. In lieu of an associate’s degree, a high school diploma or equivalency and 5 years of practical safety and/or operational utility experience.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
• Knowledge of safety regulations, concepts, and practices and the ability to apply them and interact with customers, internal departments, support staff, and various levels of management and union personnel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, and various levels of management and union personnel
• Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal, decision making and leadership skills
• Must be well organized, customer focused, team oriented, detail oriented, and flexible to handle multiple assignments and deadlines
• Must be able to adapt to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
• Must participate in and promote a culture that fosters and delivers safe workers and safe work practices
• Must be available…