Manager, EH&S ChemLab Operations

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison is seeking a Manager to oversee the ChemLab Operations team and lead ChemLab Specialists and technicians in SA and FG. You will ensure SOP adherence, monitor the budget, and drive improvements while coordinating with customers to plan and execute services.

The role emphasizes leadership, EH&S program implementation, and cross-functional collaboration across lab resources, with a focus on high-quality output and safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of position-specific EH&S training within 1 year, required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Familiarity with environmental sampling methods and industry best practices, preferred.
• Experience with work management systems (e.g. Maximo), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a diverse supervisory team and provide indirect oversight to union staff.
• Coordinate Field Group and Special Analysis teams to meet lab customer needs.
• Plan lab work with project managers and allocate resources for short/long term needs.
• Ensure SOP compliance and drive program improvements for quality output.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Team building

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Maximo

LIMS

Chromeleon

Oracle

Job description

Overview

The manager will provide oversight and leadership of the ChemLab Operations team. The manager will lead ChemLab Specialist(s) and technicians in Special Analysis (SA) and the Field Group (FG) in providing analytical and field sampling services in support of ChemLab and Company Operations. This role will provide oversight of laboratory operations and work closely with customers to anticipate, plan and execute requested services. The manager will ensure activities are performed in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), monitor and maintain the ChemLabs budget, establish and enforce department goals and performance standards, and identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Overview

The manager will provide oversight and leadership of the ChemLab Operations team. The manager will lead ChemLab Specialist(s) and technicians in Special Analysis (SA) and the Field Group (FG) in providing analytical and field sampling services in support of ChemLab and Company Operations. This role will provide oversight of laboratory operations and work closely with customers to anticipate, plan and execute requested services. The manager will ensure activities are performed in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), monitor and maintain the ChemLabs budget, establish and enforce department goals and performance standards, and identify trends and improvement opportunities. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Directly manage a diverse supervisory team and provide indirect oversight to union staff.
• Provide planning, direct oversight and technical guidance to the Field Group and Special Analysis teams in the execution of their regular duties. Ensure close coordination between lab resources to efficiently support the objectives and needs of Lab customers.
• Liaise with project managers, planners, supervisors, EHS staff and others to understand their current and future sampling and analysis needs. Use customer information to plan Lab work and resource requirements in both the short and long term while maintaining capacity to manage emergency work.
• Identify and monitor trends to recommend process/program improvements to drive high quality work output. Ensure group compliance with relevant quality programs. Identify and implement program improvement opportunities and maintain a high level of effectiveness and expertise.
• Provide direction in the implementation of the ChemLabs environmental, health and safety programs, including completing Job Safety Assessments (JSAs) and Job Site Safety Exchanges (JSSEs). Ensure procedural compliance and consistent work product across technicians.
• Provide general administrative oversight of the ChemLabs Maximo records. Create and manage service requests, work orders, and ensure completion of equipment PMs and CMs.
• Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in the use of the Company's various computer systems such as the various financial systems (HR Payroll, Oracle Business Software), laboratory systems (e.g. Chromeleon, LIMS, Maximo), and the Microsoft Office products.
• Ensure instruments, vehicles and equipment are fully maintained and operational, and staff is fully trained, available (DOCs, licenses, etc.) and effective.
• Responsible for staffing the Emergency Duty Supervisory schedule and provide a responsible ChemLab contact from all Company Operating Organizations during off-shifts and weekends.
• Respond to field emergencies on off-shifts and weekends including, but not limited to, PFT leak searching activities.
• Responsible for working greater than 8 hours per shift on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience or
• Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Physical or Biological Sciences, or Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience including experience in a laboratory, related technical field, or project management.
• Master's Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Physical or Biological Sciences, or Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience including experience in a laboratory, related technical field, or project management.

Relevant Work Experience

• Completion of position-specific EH&S training within 1 year, required.
• Previous supervisory experience, required.
• Familiarity with the CEHSPs, preferred.
• Familiarity with environmental sampling methods and industry best practices, preferred.
• Familiarity with analytical methods, preferred.
• Familiarity with utility operations, preferred.
• Project Management experience or coursework, preferred.
• Experience with work management systems (ex Maximo), preferred.
• At least 24 college semester credit hours in chemistry, preferred.
• 3-5 years work experience in a laboratory, related technical field or project management, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Builds and manages effective teams
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Project Demonstrated project management skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred or
• Certified Project Management (CPM) 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
• Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• Perform work in underground vaults through manholes
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• 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
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinery, i.e. jackhammers
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Use hand-eye coordination to adjust controls on equipment
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
• Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs
• Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment

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 and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Position requires flexibility to work outdoors and rotating shifts.