Health and Safety Specialist at White Plains, NY

Job Title:
Health and Safety Specialist

Location:

White Plains, NY
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, PESH, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, and applicable regulations and standards.

• Thorough understanding of OSHA/PESH injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

• Knowledge of utility industry hazards associated with electric generation, transmission, waterways, construction, and maintenance activities.

• Ability to analyze operational and maintenance activities for potential safety and environmental impacts and develop practical mitigation strategies.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical H&S concepts to employees, contractors, regulators, and leadership.

• Ability to review and interpret technical documents, regulations, standards, and contractor safety submittals.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory deadlines simultaneously.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

• Proficiency in conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations, and compliance assessments.

• Ability to build productive relationships with regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 20% primarily within New York State.

• Ability to routinely access industrial, generation, transmission, waterways and construction facilities.

• Ability to work at heights, climb stairs and ladders, and traverse uneven terrain safely.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in varying weather and environmental conditions including heat, cold, noise, wind, and nuisance air conditions.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment

• Ability to recognize and respond to hazardous conditions and emergency situations.

Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Protection, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial, utility, construction, or related H&S environments preferred.

• Experience working within utility operations, generation, transmission, or large industrial environments preferred.

• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and managing compliance programs preferred.
Certifications 4 year Preferred certifications:

• OSHA 500, OSHA 501, OSHA 510, OSHA 511, OSHA 30

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Certified Utility Safety Profession (CUSP)

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)