Specialist, EH&S Field Services - Lab Services (ChemLab)

Overview

The Specialist is responsible for supervising and directing activities related to the performance of environmental sampling and chemical analysis of a wide variety of samples submitted to the EH&S ChemLab at Astoria. Ensures sampling and analytical activities are performed productively and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, directives, and orders which regulate environmental analysis to ensure legally defensible analytical results are obtained to support the companys environmental programs.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for assignment of daily work to technicians, technician performance evaluations, tracking technician productivity, meeting technician training goals and ensuring standards are met.
• Review and maintain procedures and training documents.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in the use of the Company's various computer systems (e.g. HR Employee Hub and Oracle), laboratory systems (e.g. LIMS, Maximo, Chromeleon), and the Microsoft Office products.
• Responsible for rotational participation as the Emergency Duty Supervisory position, which is the responsible ChemLab contact for all Company Operating Organizations during off-shifts and weekends.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of department goals.
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas to minimize safety hazards and ensure procedural compliance; conducting safety talks at regular intervals and encouraging participation; fostering a culture which promotes and supports excellence in safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensure costs are monitored and controlled through the prudent use of consumables and staff resources.
• Maintain records on all pertinent data for area of responsibility. Prepares written reports as required related to incidents of importance.
• Ensure that good housekeeping and cleanliness practices are followed by frequent inspections of work areas.
• Respond to field emergencies on off-shifts and weekends.
• May be required to work shifts exceeding 8 hours when necessary.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 6 years' relevant work experience or
• Associate's Degree and 4 years' work experience or
• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years' work experience
  
  

Preferred Education/Experience

• Associate's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science and 4 years' work experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science and 3 years' work experience
  
  

Relevant Work Experience

• 3-5 years in a utility, laboratory or EH&S discipline, required.
• Previous supervisory experience, preferred.
  
  

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Effective interpersonal skills
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• Perform work in underground vaults through manholes
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinery, i.e. jackhammers
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Possess the capacity to free climb ladders up to 475 feet in height
• Use hand-eye coordination to adjust controls on equipment
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
• Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs
• Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment
  
  

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 travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Position requires flexibility to work outdoors and rotating shifts.