Manager - EHS

Avangrid; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Bonuses

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP seeks a Manager - Health & Safety to lead a dispersed team ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA and related laws across operating units in NY. The role oversees risk reduction, incident investigations, and H&S programs within ISO 14001/45001 framework.

The position reports to Sr Director - Health, Safety & Training, requires a Bachelor's in EHS/Engineering and 7+ years of experience, and offers competitive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a strong bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, or Environmental Engineering with 7+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA).
• Experience in utility industry EHS programs and ISO standards.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dispersed teams to ensure regulatory compliance across units.
• Manage environmental, health, and safety programs and training.
• Ensure compliance for air/waste/water, chemical storage, and spill response.
• Lead incident investigations and reporting of significant events.
• Develop and monitor risk reduction strategies with operations.
• Coordinate with external consultants and industry associations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EHS/Engineering

Tools

SAP

GIS

EHS360/Cintellate

Job description

Manager - Health & Safety

Location: Kirkwood, Ithaca, Mechanicsville or Elimira, NY

Reports to: Sr Director - Health, Safety & Training

Work Type: Office

The salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from $116,000 to $145,000 plus up to 16% bonus

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

For more information please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

Job Summary

Manage a dispersed team of H&S professional to ensure that operating units are in compliance with a variety of federal, state and local laws, OSHA and state regulations and related requirements. Includes licensing, and compliance with all related laws, regulations, and other applicable requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees staff across multiple divisions/Operating Companies to ensure operating units are incompliance with all appropriate local, state and federal regulations.
• Manages Compliance Programs and Departmental Personnel to support and ensure overall Company compliance with all applicable environmental, health, safety, industrial hygiene, and compliance training related laws, regulations, standards, license conditions and best management practices.
• Ensure Company compliance for: air pollution control, waste management, waste water discharges, chemical and oil propane storage, PCB management, underground storage tanks, SPCC, RCRA, and wetland management, etc.
• Owns and delivers on local risk reduction strategy, by partnering with operational customer to identify risks and implement solutions.
• Implement H&S Management System (ISO 14001 & 45001) requirements and verify management and employee compliance with the organization’s safety management system, health and safety policies/procedures, and all government regulations.
• Interfaces with H&S consultants and subcontractors for studies, clean-ups, waste disposal, training etc.
• Represent the organization and participate on various safety and industry associations or committees. Consult with external sources, colleagues and functional area experts to determine best practices and apply them in a cost effective manner.
• Provide support to distributed customers (operating units).
• Reviews site inspections and company audits.
• Leads the investigation and reporting of significant H&S incidents including fatalities.
• Track, summarize, and plan improvements to the Company’s performance on safety, health and related matters.
• Performs statistical analysis and modeling. Assists in preparing regulatory compliance reports to management.
• Establishes working relationships with union officials. Actively participates in union matters.
• Establish inclusive relationships with key leaders to promote positive safety and environmental culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (EHS, Engineering, or Environmental Engineering preferred) with a minimum of 7 years relevant Environmental, Health, and Safety experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional knowledge and understanding of pertinent federal, state and local regulatory codes including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and NESC.
• Knowledge of EHS regulations for utility industry.
• Knowledge of OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and/or VPP Management System standards
• Demonstrated project/program management skills including; Highly developed skills for defining and prioritizing product / project features
• Be able to perform various safety analyses to influence the design for safety such as: Preliminary Hazard List, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, Subsystem and System Hazards Analyses, Fault Tree Analysis, Software System, Safety Analysis, Operating & Support Hazard Analysis, Safety Requirements Criteria Analysis, and perform Hazardous Materials Management. Other methodologies may be accepted.
• Knowledge and experience with data systems including SAP, GIS, and Cintellate/EHS 360.
• A clear understanding of the whole value chain and the key processes within each business.
• Ability to operate and positively influence at all levels in the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to devise practical solutions to complex and risk-based problems or challenges.
• Demonstrated track record of moving projects from concept to evaluation phase rapidly
• Advanced problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Able to analyze complex information, distill salient items and create appropriate action plans.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills.
• Proficient technical writing & communication.
• Must be capable of using proactive interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of employees within the company, as well as outside consultants/contractors.
• Ability to operate in multi-Opco, multi-union environments for both gas and electric.
• Willingness to obtain further certifications and ongoing education.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with industry professionals across the company.
• Formal EHS Certifications preferred (CSP, SMS, CHMM, ASP, CIH, or CUSP).
• OSHA 500/510 Course Completion Preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically routinely, up to 50%, and occasional international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)

Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

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