Health & Safety Programs Lead

New York Power Authority; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety professional to develop, implement, and monitor programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role focuses on maintaining a safe and sustainable workplace, with primary responsibilities in Utica and Rome, NY.

Responsibilities include coordinating with emergency services, leading root cause investigations, reviewing safety plans for projects, and facilitating Safety Committee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in health and safety roles.
• Minimum 2 years implementing an employee health and safety program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains liaison with emergency service organizations.
• Facilitate root cause investigations on accidents and near-misses; develop actions to prevent recurrence.
• Review safety plans for contracted projects.
• Coordinate site Safety Committee's monthly meetings.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Risk assessment

Health & safety program management

Strong written and verbal skills

Championship for safety beyond minimum

Written compliance programs

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety professional to develop, implement, and monitor programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role focuses on maintaining a safe and sustainable workplace, with primary responsibilities in Utica and Rome, NY.

Responsibilities include coordinating with emergency services, leading root cause investigations, reviewing safety plans for projects, and facilitating Safety Committee