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Specialist, EH&S Control Desk New York, NY
Job Location:
Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Locations
Astoria ChemLab
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Shift
Full Rotating
Minimum Salary
$85000.00
Maximum Salary
$110000.00
Job Description
The specialist will staff a 24/7 centralized incident reporting desk to receive reports of Environment Health & Safety (EH&S) related incidents as well as providing field response and support to operating business units for EH&S incidents. This role will provide general guidance on EH&S issues by acting as a 24/7 hotline for the company. The specialist will deliver EH&S notifications to key company employees and regulatory/governmental agencies in an accurate and timely manner.
This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Receive EH&S-related incident reports including oil and chemical releases opacity incidents injuries illnesses and motor vehicle accidents. Facilitate closure of incidents and/or spills with authority having jurisdiction.
Communicate with regulators on the Companys behalf. Provide guidance to EH&S representatives and operations for compliance to all federal state and local environmental regulations and laws.
Serve as a liaison between EH&S/Operating Organizations and environmental regulatory agencies.
Deliver notifications to company personnel and regulatory/governmental agencies in an accurate and timely manner.
Ensure that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory reporting notification response remediation and prevention of oil spills and hazardous substance releases as well as initial response and observation associated with significant safety related incidents.
Assist and participate in tabletop and field incident response exercises and training.
Respond to environmental incidents including petroleum and oil spills steam main failures and chemical releases.
Perform quality assurance assessments on the companys compliance with environmental regulations and laws including but not limited to hazardous waste manifest and Part 360.
Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
Bachelors Degree and 2 years related work experience or
Associates Degree and 4 years related work experience or
High School Diploma/GED and 5 years related work experience
Preferred Education/Experience
Masters Degree in Environmental Science Engineering or related fields
Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science Engineering or related fields and 2 years related work experience
Relevant Work Experience
Professional experience working in the Environmental Health & Safety field required. Required
Must be able to work on a rotating shift which may include nights weekends and holidays required. Required
Completion of Company CEHSP program as soon as possible. Successful completion of position specific EH&S as applicable required. Required
Ability to effectively interact with various levels of personnel and regulatory agencies required. Required
Ability to deliver exemplary customer service and develop a team spirited work environment in support of Con Edisons Corporate Values required. Required
Proficiency in word processing spreadsheets and/or an ability to quickly become proficient with database packages including Microsoft Office and Maximo required. Required
Experience in responding to environmental incidents preferred. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Well organized detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
Licenses and Certifications
Drivers License Required
Physical Demands
Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
Sit or stand to use a keyboard mouse and computer for the duration of the workday
Work rotating shifts including nights midnights weekends and holidays
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.
Must be able to travel within Company service territory as needed.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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