Manager, EH&S Environmental Field Team

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison seeks a visionary environmental leader to manage the Environmental Field Team (EFT). You will coach SMEs across oil, chemical, waste, and water programs, guiding them to deliver compliant, safe, and effective environmental work.

The role emphasizes regulatory excellence, continuous improvement, and risk minimization, with accountability for performance and development of the EFT in support of the company's environmental stewardship goals across operations in New York.

Qualifications

• Experience leading environmental teams and SMEs.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance.
• Proven track record in risk assessment and incident response.
• Ability to coach and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of EFT SMEs and field operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and provide feedback.
• Deliver training and develop staff.
• Lead environmental releases preparation and response.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Environmental stewardship

Quality Management

Training & development

Job description

We are seeking a visionary people leader passionate about environmental stewardship, regulatory excellence, and driving continuous improvement. In this pivotal role as Manager of the Environmental Field Team (EFT), you will formally manage, coach, and develop a team of field-focused environmental Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) while championing efforts to achieve full environmental regulatory compliance, minimize operational risks, and promote environmental excellence across the company.

You will provide direct supervision and day-to-day leadership for EFT SMEs within the oil, chemical, waste, and water programs, including work assignment, prioritization, performance feedback, training, development, and accountability for safe and compliant execution. The EFT is tasked with providing environmental guidance, conducting Quality Management assessments, and leading our companys preparation and response to environmental releases that require coordinated company response.

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