Director, EHS Canals

Summary

Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace.

Manages or has responsibilities across multiple disciplines within the Environmental, Health and Safety job family.

Responsibilities

• Commit to action through the acquisition of permits and authorizations. Certify to government agencies and the public that applicable regulations are met.
• Ensure that staff and management remain aware of changing regulatory issues and that programs, policies and procedures are current.
• Remain cognizant of statutory and regulatory developments on the State and Federal level and their potential consequences for business strategies.
• Directly and indirectly supervise  employees, including temporary employees assigned to specific short-term (1-3 years) projects, including contractors working on specific tasks.
• Participate and fully comprehend O&M budget responsibility, capital expenditures and long term planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong project management/planning skills are vital.  Ability to coordinate the EHS activities of all persons involved in projects to ensure on-time products that meet goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to adapt style to the demands of the audience.
• Substantial knowledge of data management and analysis. Ability to understand and access multiple database applications and project schedules.
• Ability to manage contractual matters and consultant work efforts. 
• Ability to write concise analyses of alternatives, present the results of deliberation in a concise fashion, and develop consensus within a group of varying disciplines.
• Ability to collaborate with others on initiative efforts. Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements in a team environment
• Understands labor contracts and/or employee relations and is able to drive resolution of complex issues.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree, in environmental science/engineering, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene or a related technical degree.  
• Previous experience leading safety, compliance, and environmental programs  
• Minimum 5 years of directly related experience within an industrial/utility environment
• Minimum 3 or more years of experience managing employees / leading a team 
• Master’s Degree in related field, Professional Engineer, Safety Professional (CSP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH), a plus    

Physical Requirements

• Up to 20% travel primarily within NY State. 
• Physical ability to access Authority facilities is necessary on a routine basis. 
• Valid Driver’s License