Specialist, EH&S Operations - Gas

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY); New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY) seeks a Specialist in EH&S Operations to promote a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace across gas operations.

The role partners with leadership and field personnel to implement EH&S programs, maintain regulatory compliance, support incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include developing EH&S communications and documentation, supporting environmental incident response, conducting

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's in EH&S or equivalent experience.
• Experience in OSHA and EH&S regulations for utility operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Power BI, and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop EH&S communications and documentation.
• Support environmental incident response and emergency readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement in EH&S programs.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Master's EH&S

Bachelor's EH&S

Associate's EH&S

High School

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

The Specialist in EH&S Operations, gas supports gas operations by promoting a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. This role partners with leadership and field personnel to implement EH&S programs, maintain regulatory compliance, support incident investigations, manage safety and environmental data systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include developing EH&S communications and documentation, supporting environmental incident response, conducting root cause analyses, and integrating Human Performance and Energy-Based Safety principles into daily operations. The position also assists in achieving organizational goals, mitigating safety and environmental risks, and providing emergency response support as required.

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

Required Education/Experience

• Master's Degree and 1 year of EH&S experience or
• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' of EH&S experience or
• Associate's Degree and 4 years' of EH&S experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and 8 years' of EH&S experience

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master's Degree in Occupational Safety and/or Environmental Science and 1 year of EH&S experience with working knowledge of OSHA and EH&S regulations relevant to utility operations. Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Power BI, Adobe Acrobat, and AI tools.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and/or Environmental Science and 2 years' relevant EH&S experience with working knowledge of OSHA and EH&S regulations relevant to utility operations. Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Power BI, Adobe Acrobat, and AI tools.

Relevant Work Experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and emerging AI technologies (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support communications, documentation, and data analysis, required.
• Working knowledge of and experience using digital platforms (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Power BI) for information management, document control, and data reporting, required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EH&S regulations relevant to utility operations, required.
• Completion of Company CEHSP program as soon as possible. Successful completion of position specific EH&S training as applicable, required.
• Ability to develop concepts into successful, actionable safety and
• environmental programs, required.
• Safety and environmental incident response, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• 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, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

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.