Senior Auditor, EH&S

Auditing seeks an industrious and dedicated individual who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and high level of integrity to join the Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) section of Auditing. In line with Auditings mission, work to provide customer-focused, value added Environmental, Health and Safety audits and advisory services that are objectively conducted with a high level of professional and ethical standards. These audits will review electric, gas, steam, and other operations to assess environmental, health and safety processes and compliance with company procedures and regulations.

This position offers the successful candidate work experience in the CEI companies (CECONY, Orange & Rockland, CET) and exposure to senior management and executives. Auditing offers a flexible work environment and the potential to receive pay parity for qualified individuals (qualification for pay parity to be determined by Compensation).

The selected candidate must comply with all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensure that, if applicable, any audit performed complies with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards. Auditors must remain objective and independent while performing their work and will be required to sign Auditing Conflicts of Interest Disclosure & IIA Domain II: Ethics and Professionalism Acknowledgement Code of Ethics Attestation Form when joining Auditing and annually thereafter. The candidate will maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment both in character and actions.

Hands-on environmental, health and safety experience is preferred. Previous auditing or quality assurance experience is also preferred. Rotational assignments within other Auditing Sections may be required.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Must comply with all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensure that any audit performed complies with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards. The candidate will maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment both in character and actions. Auditors must remain objective and independent while performing their work and will be required to sign Auditing Conflicts of Interest Disclosure & IIA Domain II: Ethics and Professionalism Acknowledgement Attestation Form when joining Auditing and annually thereafter.
• Audits will be conducted at all Con Edison, Orange & Rockland and Con Edison Transmission locations. Conduct moderate to complex EH&S audits and other projects concurrently. Apply appropriate sampling techniques and use computer-assisted audit tools and techniques. Develop risk-and-control matrices and prioritize efforts by the identification of key controls and the development of appropriate strategies to test the design and effectiveness of those controls.
• Ensure that workpapers are complete and supporting documentation is cross-referenced to the record of work done. Ensure that workpapers adequately support audit observations, conclusions, and recommendations and consistently meet the requirements of the Institute of Internal Auditors as detailed in their Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate audit reports that require minimal editing for finalization. May assist in the review of draft reports prepared by other auditors. Perform follow-up audit work to determine that management has implemented all recommendations timely. Seek, identify, and recommend cost-saving opportunities in the course of performing audits. Schedule and lead audit kick-off, midpoint audit status, and closing meetings.
• Continuously complete training in auditing, EH&S, and other subject matter areas to meet certification requirements and to improve the ability to perform quality audits.
• Contribute toward team results, work well with others, and encourage other team members. Follows managers direction and executes assigned responsibilities accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with expectations.
• Perform other related assignments as required, including work on Company project teams. Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and competing priorities concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to perform walkthroughs and reviews at Company Facility locations (including but not limited to: substations, generating stations, service /operating centers, administrative buildings, tunnels, workout locations, etc.) throughout all service territories. Off hour shifts are occasionally required including weekends.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience with at least 2 years of experience in the utility industry.

Relevant Work Experience

• Well-developed writing skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (e.g., active listening, body language, patience, maintaining a friendly / positive attitude, tone, etc.) to support effective collaboration with colleagues and customers, required. 
• Able to adapt well to role and company culture. Consistently proactive and demonstrates actions towards achieving the team objectives. Recognizes and understands the impact of diverse work styles and behaviors, required. 
• Encourages self-appraisal via formal and informal means and participates in continuing professional development. Presents information and successfully conveys a point of view in a professional manner, required. 
• Ability to deal with conflicts in a reasoned, persuasive manner. Recognizes the need for escalation to management for issue resolution and support, required. 
• Demonstrates commitment to accepting new challenges and takes an active role in developing personally and professionally. Demonstrates excellent listening skills and is open minded to ideas, required. 
• Rotational assignments within other Auditing Sections, required. 
• Ability to communicate with all levels of Management, required. 
• Strong data analytics skills are preferred. 
• Experience and familiarity with company policies, procedures, systems or business processes or relevant audit experience is preferred. Evaluates operations, controls, or systems for effectiveness: develops or follows audit procedures. May train others in audit related functions, Preferred
• Hands-on environmental, health and safety field experience is preferred (e.g. inspecting field crews, facility locations, etc.). Previous auditing or quality assurance experience is preferred. Knowledge of MAXIMO, EMIS, COS, SLS, EH&S BI Dashboard is preferred. 

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build strong customer relationships 
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision 
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion 
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines 
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc. 

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Other: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or other EH&S certification, Preferred

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday

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.
• May require extensive walking, standing, and climbing and working in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform employee and contractor field crew inspections at various times throughout each month and throughout all service territories.
• Off hour shifts are occasionally required including weekends.
• Must be able to perform walkthroughs and reviews at Company Facility locations (including but not limited to: substations, unit substations, generating stations, service /operating centers, administrative buildings, tunnels, workout locations, etc.) throughout all service territories.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

 

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