Environmental Health Safety Specialist


Job Details

Overall Purpose:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is located at the Raccoon Service Center and provides technical and regulatory compliance expertise and support for all business lines. This EHS Specialist supports industrial hygiene, environmental, health & safety compliance activities through direct participation in audits, studies, investigations, and reports. The role is responsible for maintenance and administration of select Company programs, and management of internal and external resources allocated to Environmental, Health and Safety.

Location: Hybrid, downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and surrounding area (see below).

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design, manage, and conduct industrial hygiene field activities related to worker exposures, including, but not limited to, air and noise sampling, area noise, fit testing, asbestos, lead wipe surveys, IAQ investigations, and heat stress as appropriate.
  • Complete associated reports to include evaluation and prioritization of risk and develop and assist with implementing corrective and preventive action plans.
  • Prepare and conduct EHS training sessions (live and virtual) as needed to support Company policies and procedures, including preparing of training materials
  • Investigate incidents. Identify root causes of issues and develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Write reports detailing investigation and recommend preventive measures.
  • Assist in maintaining incident database, producing reports, analyzing trends, and responding to inquiries about company performance, including OSHA recordkeeping.
  • Support DLC efforts to continuously improve its safety culture by participating in activities and on cross-functional teams.
  • Support EHS Managers in achieving overall regulatory compliance of Company activities. Stays current on all new and proposed federal and state regulations. Writes and revises company procedures as assigned to comply with regulations.
  • Responsible for supporting EHS compliance by conducting field audits, as required; and to ensure that Company policies and procedures are being followed.
  • Lead and support EHS project initiatives as assigned.
  • Will be on call as necessary for emergency call out rotation. (Storm response and environmental spills)
  • Reporting location will be Hybrid. Raccoon Service Center 4 days a week and 1 day a week from home.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in occupational safety, health or related discipline required.
  • Seven (7+) or more years of relevant experience required.
  • Certifications such as CSP or CIH preferred.

Skills:

  • Strong Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Familiarity with common hazard and exposure assessment methods, including industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring.
  • Ability to analyze and develop strategies to efficiently schedule and manage projects.
  • Ability to become proficient in environmental requirements, IH and safety policies & procedures as they apply to the Company.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to present in a professional manner and represent the company image.
  • Be able to acquire and maintain certifications to support job functions.
  • A team focused individual with a continuous improvement mindset.

Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with DLCs core values:

  • Energized to shape the future;
  • Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities;
  • Collaborative in approaching all challenges;
  • Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances and interaction with others;
  • Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.

Physical Requirements:

Valid drivers license and good driving record required. Able to travel as required. Mobility within the office and on construction job sites.

Storm Roles:

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but arent limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service, or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance:

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.





 Duquesne Light Company

 04/30/2024

 Pittsburgh,PA