Section Manager - EH&S Electric Operations - New York, NY

Section Manager - EH&S Electric Operations - New York, NY

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The Section Manager will be responsible for developing and leading the implementation of strategies to ensure Electric Operations operates in full compliance with applicable federal, state and local environmental, health and safety regulations and standards, as well as Company policies, procedures and protocols. The Section Manager will also facilitate efforts in Electric Operations to achieve a zero-harm culture. The Section Manager will serve as the operating organization's central source for all environmental, health and safety information including applicable governmental codes and regulations as well as Company policies, procedures and programs, and will develop plans, programs and strategies to ensure that we effectively protect workers, the general public and the environment from hazards associated with Company operations and activities. The Section Manager will function as the operating organization's liaison with other corporate departments, operating organizations, senior level management and regulatory agencies regarding environmental, health and safety matters.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the team overseeing day-to-day EH&S functions such as site and field visits, job site safety discussions, lead critical incident review meetings for the organization.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the Operating Organization's Procedures related to Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements specific to Electric Operations.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing safety to achieve a zero-harm workplace.
• Set and apply EH&S standards, criteria, and goals with the operating team in the region.
• Create strategies and guidelines that protect workers, local communities, and the environment from potential hazards linked to company operations.
• Oversee EH&S incidents using Maximo and the Safety Leadership System, and maintain data for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting.
• Promote and uphold a culture of honesty, integrity, and transparency regarding environmental, health, and safety matters within both the Team and the Electric Operation Organization.
• Respond to emergencies during work hours and outside of work hours.
• Act as an organization's spokesperson with agencies including the NYSDEC, NYCDEP, USCG, NYFD, USEPA and OSHA.
• Keep senior management informed of significant EH&S-related events.