Job Description

Join a team where safety isnt just a priority, its a core value! We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Specialist to play a critical role in advancing our commitment to zero harm, regulatory excellence, and industry-leading safety performance.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, partnering across the enterprise to embed Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards into daily operations. Youll collaborate closely with both field and corporate teams, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance safety programs, improve performance, and support regulatory compliance.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic EH&S advisor to all levels of the organization, providing expert guidance on safety, health, and regulatory matters.
• Partner with field and operational teams to integrate EHS requirements seamlessly into daily work practices and decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between regulatory agencies, local EHS teams, and operational groups to ensure consistent execution of programs and compliance standards.
• Lead and support incident investigations, including operating errors, workplace injuries, and motor vehicle eventsdriving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Hazard identification and risk assessments, Energy-Based Safety (EBS) reviews and near-miss reporting and tracking
• Deliver impactful training and communications tailored to both field personnel and leadership audiences.
• Analyze safety performance data to identify trends and opportunities, translating insights into actionable strategies and executive-level reporting.
• Conduct field assessments in partnership with local EHS teams to proactively identify hazards, control risks, and strengthen safety culture.
• Lead innovative safety initiatives and projects that elevate enterprise-wide risk management and operational safety performance.
• Provide 24/7 incident response support on a rotating basis, ensuring timely intervention, investigation, and resolution of safety events.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of related work experience or
• Associate's Degree and 5 years of related work experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of related work experience.

Relevant Work Experience

• Working knowledge of Federal, state and local regulations as pertinent to electric, gas, and steam utility work as well as relevant requirements, guidelines, and industry consensus standards, required.
• Flexibility in handling multiple work assignments, changing priorities, and meeting deadlines, required.
• Commitment to delivering excellence in EHS and ability to recognize the critical importance of teamwork, required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of practices in construction, utility line construction and maintenance, heavy manufacturing; demolition, and/or street infrastructure work, required.
• Demonstrated experience with incident investigations, root cause analysis, report writing and documentation, and corrective actions identification and implementation, required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Other: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), preferred
• Other: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), preferred
• Other: Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.