Description

The Suffolk County Water Authority is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager in our Safety Department located in Oakdale, NY. This position is essential in researching and developing safety programs as they pertain to SCWA operations to maintain the health and safety of the general public and the Authority’s employees.  

The successful candidate will:

• Write and implement company safety & health programs.
• Create, implement, and proctor safety training across all departments.
• Create and provide presentations on EHS across all levels of personnel from field to board members.
• Provide effective employee training including, but not limited to, chemical usage, hazardous materials, controlling hazardous energy and safe equipment operation.
• Manage the Asbestos Handling training program, licensing, and recordkeeping requirements related to the NYS CR56 Asbestos Program.
• Interface with regulatory agencies: OSHA, PESH, DEC, EPA and Suffolk County Department of Health.
• Coordinate the safe removal of hazardous and universal waste (spent solvents, lead paint and non-friable asbestos).
• Coordinate chemical spill response remediation utilizing contractors and/or SCWA trained employees.
• Act as chair of the Authority’s Safety Committee and Laboratory Safety Committee and participate as a member of the Motor Vehicle Accident Review Committee.
• Provide supervision and guidance to direct reports.
• Maintain administrative records and provide reports.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the EHS field in leadership role.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of EHS experience within utilities or construction industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in EHS or related field required.
• OSHA/Asbestos certifications preferred.
• ASP certificate or equivalent is required.
• CSP certifications or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Forms, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of current safety standards as directed by OSHA, DEC and other agencies.

 *The Authority may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the requirements*

Interested candidates should submit their application/resume with salary requirements via the SCWA website (www.scwa.com and click “Career Opportunities”). Annual salary for this position is commensurate with education and experience within a range of $100-115k.

(The Authority shall not employ relatives of employees as defined to mean an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent or direct descendant of grandparents of the employee as defined in the New York State General Municipal Law 810.)