Environmental Health/Safety Associate III

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Job Title:Environmental Health / Safety Associate III

Position Summary:

Expertise and support for all business lines. Internal direct support customers include Operational Services, Customer teams, and related functions. Supports industrial hygiene, environmental, health & safety compliance activities through direct participation in audits, studies, investigations, and reports. Responsible for maintenance and administration of select Company programs, and management of internal and external resources allocated to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS).

Location: Woods Run Complex and other DLC locations as required / Hybrid

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 through managing various programs.
• Stays current on all new and proposed federal and state regulations.
• Serves as a technical resource for writing and revising company procedures as required to comply with regulations and internal requirements.
• Responsible for supporting EHS compliance by conducting field audits/visits (as required) and ensures that Company policies and procedures are being followed.
• Lead and support EHS project initiatives as assigned.
• Provide support for development and revisions of all safety standards and workstream content.

• Assist in documenting, standardizing and sustaining internal EHS processes.

• Assist in maintaining EHS management incident database, producing reports, analyzing trends, and responding to inquiries about Company performance, including OSHA recordkeeping.
• Design, manage, and conduct industrial hygiene field studies related to worker exposures, including but not limited to: air and noise sampling, area noise, asbestos, lead wipe surveys, IAQ investigations, and heat stress as appropriate.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments using evaluations tools to identify exposure risks and make recommendations for improvements.
• Responsible for supporting Fleet Safety Programs and DOT compliance.
• Prepare and conduct EHS training sessions as needed to support Company policies and procedures, including preparing of charts, graphs, and presentations.
• Will be on-call as scheduled or as necessary for emergency call out rotation. (Storm response and environmental spills).
• Investigate incidents. Identify root causes of issues and develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Writes reports detailing investigation and recommended preventive measures.
• Assist in leading and developing the Safe Operating Model.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Storm role duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or related discipline required.
• Advanced relevant degree(s) preferred.
• Three (3+) or more years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications such as CSP, ASP, GSP, CIH, or others are preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with EHS-specific software for recordkeeping and other EHS processes is a plus.
• Ability to analyze and develop strategies to efficiently schedule and manage projects.
• Ability to become proficient in environmental requirements and safety policies & procedures as they apply to the Company.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong organizationaland time management skills.
• Ability to present in a professional manner and represent the company image.
• Eligible for additional certifications as may be required to support job functions (ex. Asbestos Building Inspector; Class A/B Storage Tank Operator, etc.)
• A team focused individual with a continuous improvement mindset.

Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with DLC's 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.

Scope

Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically, accountable for managing one's own time and workflow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work activities are typically moderate to complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently.

Decision Impact

The problems and issues faced are vague. Incumbent draws on past experience on a regular basis. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.

Hybrid Work

Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

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 aren't 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.