Master's Degree with 2 years of experience, Bachelor's Degree with 3 years, Associate's Degree with 5 years, or High School Diploma/GED with 7 years of related experience.
Preferred Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Management, or Engineering with relevant experience in environmental regulations.
Professional experience in environmental health and safety or quality management is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a track record of managing regulatory interactions and stakeholder presentations.
Strong organizational and leadership skills, capable of balancing multiple priorities and driving continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Provide technical and regulatory oversight for environmental procedures and specifications.
Guide organizations in maintaining compliance with environmental regulations.
Evaluate proposed changes to environmental laws and coordinate advocacy strategies.
Assist in developing cost-effective strategies for managing environmental programs.
Serve as a liaison between EH&S and government agencies.
Conduct Quality Management reviews and prepare reports for EH&S Operations Support.
Lead initiatives to mitigate environmental risks and respond to incidents.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Scientist, EH&S Environmental Field Team provides technical and regulatory oversight across environmental programs, including oil, water, waste, chemical management, and releases to navigable waterways and the environment. This role serves as a key liaison with regulatory agencies and partners with operating organizations and EH&S professionals to ensure compliance, mitigate environmental risk, and advance environmental excellence. In this role, you will evaluate evolving regulatory and legislative requirements, develop practical implementation strategies, coordinate training, and drive continuous improvement across assigned environmental programs.
This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Provide technical and regulatory oversight for concerns, issues, questions, and activities associated with Con Edisons environmental procedures, general instructions and environmental specifications.
Guide operating organizations and EH&S stakeholders in maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
Partner with regulatory subject matter experts to evaluate proposed changes to environmental laws and regulations governing oil, water, waste, and chemicals, and coordinate Company participation and advocacy strategies. Collaborate with EH&S Operations to develop and administer environmental compliance training.
Assist operating departments in developing cost-effective and compliant strategies for managing environmental programs.
Serve as a liaison between EH&S and operating organizations in interfacing with government agencies.
Perform Quality Management reviews as required, including scoping, field work, report preparation, and dissemination to EH&S Operations Support and the Operating group(s).
Lead company initiatives to mitigate environmental risk, working with operational organizations to develop and implement mitigation plans.
Conduct root cause analysis and after-action reviews on significant environmental incidents.
Collaborate with Emergency Preparedness on drills to enhance the operating group(s) readiness.
Respond to environmental incidents, including petroleum and oil spills, steam main failures and chemical releases.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
Master's Degree and 2 years of related work experience or
Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of related work experience or
Associate's Degree and 5 years of related work experience or
High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of related work experience
Preferred Education/Experience
Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology Environmental Management, Engineering or related fields and 3 years of related work experience including experience with Clean Water Act, OPA90, TSCA, RCRA, hazardous and solid waste or chemical management, Quality Management, or experience working with regulators
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology Environmental Management, Engineering or related fields and 5 years related work experience including experience with Clean Water Act, OPA90, TSCA, RCRA, hazardous and solid waste or chemical management, Quality Management, or experience working with regulators
Relevant Work Experience
Professional experience in environmental health and safety, and/or quality management, required.
Completion of Company CEHSP program as soon as possible. Successful completion of position-specific EH&S training as applicable, required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a proven track record of managing regulatory interactions, presenting to stakeholders at all levels, and delivering high-quality management reports, required.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining quality and timeliness, required.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to champion change, influence others, and drive continuous improvement in work practices and processes, required.
Ability to deliver exemplary customer service and develop a team spirited work environment in support of Con Edison's Corporate Values, required.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and/or an ability to quickly become proficient with database packages including Microsoft Office, EMIS, SHIMS, and Maximo, required.
Skills and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
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
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.
Must be able and willing to respond to environmental events, outside of normal business hours.
Must be able to periodically serve on an on-call roster.
Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
