Safety Specialist

Benefits:

·        Competitive compensation

·        Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

·        401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match

·        Life and Travel Insurance

·        Tuition Assistance

·        Wellness Reimbursement Program

·        Paid Holidays and Vacation

What is a Safety Specialist?

Under the general direction of the Safety Director, a Safety Specialist administers, develops, and implements Central Hudson’s safety programs to ensure the safety of all employees at the workplace.  A Safety Specialist also conducts field reviews to ensure all field work is in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and corporate policies and procedures.

What does a Safety Specialist do?

·        Ensures that safe work practices are followed and in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and governmental regulations

·        Conducts field inspections on a routine basis to ensure the safety of the workforce

·        Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for researching and interpreting proposed and final federal, state, and local safety and health regulations and standards for company compliance

·        Develops and implements safety mitigation plans/programs to improve performance as appropriate, including reviewing, writing and updating safety programs

·        Provides advice and counsel to management regarding the development of safety conscious behavior through the development and implementation of occupational safety programs

·        Serves as a liaison and represents the Company during any inspections, visits, or inquiries by representatives of OSHA or any other official agencies affecting workplace safety

·        Reviews, maintains, and revises the Company's safety rules, policies, and procedures on a periodic basis

·        Provides advice and counsel to departments developing work procedures to ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations

·        Participates in learning team event analysis with a focus on continuous improvement

·        Provides training and guidance to Safety professionals within the company

·        Provides specialized safety education and training when required

·        Keeps up with industry trends and innovations in occupational safety

·        Ensures all OSHA recordkeeping requirements are adhered to

·        Participates in the Company's emergency management processes and storm/emergency response

·        Coordinates and performs mutual aid safety orientations for mutual aid crews during storm and other emergency response events

·        Supports the Safety and Operations team and completes other duties as assigned

What does it take to be a Safety Specialist?

Required:

·        Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, STEM related field, Safety Management, Risk Management, or a related field and 2 years of practical safety and/or operational utility experience. In lieu of an associate’s degree, a high school diploma or equivalency and 5 years of practical safety and/or operational utility experience.

·        Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn new computer software programs quickly

·        Knowledge of safety regulations, concepts, and practices and the ability to apply them and interact with customers, internal departments, support staff, and various levels of management and union personnel

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, and various levels of management and union personnel

·        Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal, decision making and leadership skills

·        Must be well organized, customer focused, team oriented, detail oriented, and flexible to handle multiple assignments and deadlines

·        Must be able to adapt to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy

·        Must participate in and promote a culture that fosters and delivers safe workers and safe work practices

·        Must be available outside of normal working hours

·        Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, STEM related field, Safety Management, Risk Management, or a related field

·        Experience in the utility industry and growing safety responsibilities within the utility industry

·        Experience developing and implementing effective safety policies and training programs

·        Knowledge of health, safety, and workers compensation best practices

·        Trained in root cause analysis principles and incident investigation techniques

·        Knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping requirements

·        Knowledge and understanding of DOT, CDL, and FMCSA drug and alcohol programs and policies

·        OSHA 30 hour certification course in general industry or construction industry

Applications will be accepted until November 4, 2026. 

This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience.

Pay range: $93,200- $151,500

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted.  No phone calls or agencies, please.  All replies will be held in strict confidence.