Manager - EHS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

12% 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Avangrid seeks a Manager of Health & Safety to lead a dispersed team across multiple operating units. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, OSHA and related requirements, and drive safety, health, and environmental programs aligned with corporate policies.

You will implement management systems (ISO 14001/45001), manage audits, train staff, and partner with unions and stakeholders to promote a strong safety culture. Occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering or Environmental Eng. with 7+ yrs exp.
• Knowledge of federal/state/local regulations incl. OSHA, EPA, NFPA.
• OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001/ISO 14001 familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dispersed H&S staff across divisions ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Manage Environmental, Health, Safety, and training programs.
• Ensure compliance for air/waste/chemical storage and related regs.
• Lead local risk-reduction strategies with operations.
• Implement ISO 14001/45001 requirements and safety policies.
• Coordinate with external consultants and Industry bodies.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Safety analyses

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Industrial hygiene

Travel up to 50%

OSH/ISO standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EHS/Engineering

Tools

SAP

GIS

EHS 360

Job description

Manager - Health & SafetyLocation: Kirkwood, Ithaca, Mechanicsville or Elimira, NYReports to: Sr Director - Health, Safety & TrainingWork Type: OfficeThe 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 opportunitiesGenerous performance-based bonuses12% 401(k) matchComprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceTuition reimbursementProfessional development and clear career advancement pathwaysFor 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)#LI-OFFICE#LI-JO1

Company:NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management.

Job Posting End Date:September-26-2026