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Minimum Salary
$140000.00
Maximum Salary
$190000.00
Job Description
The Section Manager will be responsible for developing and leading the implementation of strategies to ensure Electric Operations operates in full compliance with applicable federal state and local environmental health and safety regulations and standards as well as Company policies procedures and protocols. The Section Manager will also facilitate efforts in Electric Operations to achieve a zero-harm culture. The Section Manager will serve as the operating organizations central source for all environmental health and safety information including applicable governmental codes and regulations as well as Company policies procedures and programs and will develop plans programs and strategies to ensure that we effectively protect workers the general public and the environment from hazards associated with Company operations and activities. The Section Manager will function as the operating organizations liaison with other corporate departments operating organizations senior level management and regulatory agencies regarding environmental health and safety matters.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Manage the team overseeing day-to-day EH&S functions such as site and field visits job site safety discussions lead critical incident review meetings for the organization.
Gain a thorough understanding of the Operating Organizations Procedures related to Environmental Health and Safety requirements specific to Electric Operations.
Identify opportunities for enhancing safety to achieve a zero-harm workplace.
Set and apply EH&S standards criteria and goals with the operating team in the region.
Create strategies and guidelines that protect workers local communities and the environment from potential hazards linked to company operations.
Oversee EH&S incidents using Maximo and the Safety Leadership System and maintain data for weekly monthly and quarterly reporting.
Promote and uphold a culture of honesty integrity and transparency regarding environmental health and safety matters within both the Team and the Electric Operation Organization.
Respond to emergencies during work hours and outside of work hours.
Act as an organizations spokesperson with agencies including the NYSDEC NYCDEP USCG NYFD USEPA and OSHA. Keep senior management informed of significant EH&S-related events.
Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesQualifications
Required Education/Experience
Bachelors Degree and 8 years related experience or
Masters Degree and 6 years related experience
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science Safety Engineering Physical Science or a related field and 8 years (including 3 years of relevant EH&S experience) Related work experience in EH&S Electric Transmission/Distribution System Operations Power Generation/Steam Operations Construction or Substation Operations.
Masters Degree in Environmental Science Safety Engineering Physical Science Business or a related field and 6 years (including 3 years of EH&S experience) Related work experience in EH&S or Operations.
Relevant Work Experience
Must have 6 to 10 years related experience required.
Supervisory and/or managerial experience required.
Demonstrated ability to obtain results required.
Must successfully complete training in the Corporate EH&S Procedures within two (2) years of assignment required.
Must be highly motivated individual demonstrate a strong Commitment to Excellence and understand the vital importance of personal accountability required.
Ability to successfully complete multiple tasks without compromising quality or timelines required.
Must be able to develop concepts into successful safety and environmental programs required.
Ability to effectively interact with customers support staff regulatory agencies and various levels of management required.
Initiate and champion change and have the ability to influence and persuade others in order to improve work practices/processes required.
Must be able to deliver exemplary customer service and develop a team spirited work environment in support of Con Edisons Corporate Values required.
Must demonstrate proficiency with word processing spreadsheets and/or an ability to quickly become proficient with database packages including Microsoft Office (including Teams) EMIS SHIMS and Maximo required.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to lead/manage others
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated customer service skills
Instills commitment to organizational goals
Excellent organizational skills
Effective leadership skills
Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Licenses and Certifications
Drivers License Required
Physical Demands
Ability to respond to system emergencies
Able to work in all weather conditions i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
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 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.
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.