Sr Specialist, EH&S Programs

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison is seeking a highly organized Senior Specialist to lead the administration and compliance of our asbestos training program in New York. You will ensure all training activities meet federal, state, and local requirements while supporting a safe, qualified workforce.

You will serve as a key connector between internal teams, training providers, and regulatory agencies, driving program execution, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 7 years related experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years related experience.
• Master's degree with 3 years related experience.
• Experience with asbestos regulation and training requirements for NYS/NYC.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end coordination of the asbestos training program with regulatory alignment.
• Schedule and manage training sessions with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain training records and submit certifications/docs to NYS DOL and NYC DEP.
• Administer training data in AM1.1 system.
• Issue and track employee certifications and qualifications.
• Prepare documentation for audits, inspections, and reviews.
• Act as liaison among field teams, leadership, training providers, and regulators.
• Perform contractor oversight of training providers.
• Serve as Director for company administered asbestos training courses under NYSDOH.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

IBM Maximo

CRS

RCRA info e-Manifest

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Master's Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

AM1.1

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Senior Specialist to lead the administration and compliance of our asbestos training program. In this critical role, you will ensure all training activities meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, while supporting a safe, qualified, and compliant workforce across the organization. Youll serve as a key connector between internal teams, training providers, and regulatory agenciesdriving seamless program execution, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Senior Specialist to lead the administration and compliance of our asbestos training program. In this critical role, you will ensure all training activities meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, while supporting a safe, qualified, and compliant workforce across the organization. Youll serve as a key connector between internal teams, training providers, and regulatory agenciesdriving seamless program execution, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.

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

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end coordination of the asbestos training program, ensuring alignment with all regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Schedule and manage training sessions, partnering with external vendors, instructors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure timely submission of required applications, certifications, abstracts, and documentation to the applicable regulatory agencies (New York State Department of Labor & New York City Department of Environmental Protection).
• Administer and maintain training data within the companys training system [AM1.1], ensuring integrity, accuracy, and accessibility.
• Issue and track employee certifications and qualifications, always ensuring workforce readiness and compliance.
• Prepare documentation and support internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Act as a trusted liaison across field teams, leadership, training providers, and regulatory bodies to support program effectiveness.
• Perform contractor oversight of the training providers and ensure adherence with program specifications.
• Assume the role of Director for company administered asbestos training courses, governed by the New York State Department of Health.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of relevant work experience or
• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related work experience or
• Master's Degree and 3 years of related work experience

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or Business Administration (BBA) and 5 years of related work experience including thorough understanding of asbestos related regulation & training requirements for NYS & NYC.
• Master's Degree in Environmental Science or Business Administration (BBA) and 3 years of related work experience including thorough understanding of asbestos related regulation & training requirements for NYS & NYC.

Relevant Work Experience

• Demonstrated high energy level, flexibility and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments while working under aggressive timelines, required.
• Demonstrated professional demeanor, confidence dealing with all levels of management/union personnel, and the ability to work with sensitive and confidential information, required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and/or an ability to quickly become proficient with software and systems including Microsoft Office, Power BI, IBM Maximo, CRS, and RCRA info e-Manifest, required.
• Current or former asbestos accreditation (handler, supervisor project monitor), preferred.Licenses and Certifications
  • Driver's License Required

  Physical Demands

  • Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
  • Ability to read small print and symbols

  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.
  • 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.