Senior Specialist, Field Safety

National Grid is hiring a Senior Specialist for our Field Safety department in Leeds (Northampton), MA. This role is based in the field up to 50%.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.

The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

The Senior Specialist functions as the ultimate safety champion by assisting local leadership teams in the ongoing development and implementation of incident prevention and regulatory compliance activities specific to National Grid employees, contractors and the general public.

• Develop strong supporting relationships with local leadership teams (management and union) to become a relied upon subject matter expert for safety policies, safety action plans, regulatory interpretations, and accident prevention programs/techniques.
• Conduct ongoing cultural assessments based on job site visits and other interactions with NG employees and use those assessments/insights when coaching local leadership teams in incident prevention techniques
• Respond to and help resolve safety related issues from the field
• Promote, develop, and implement safety leadership sessions
• Develop and/or conduct formal safety training, presentations or seminars
• Actively participate in all assigned safety committee and operations staff meetings by conducting presentations on critical topics
• Participate in the Incident Analysis process
• Conduct routine analysis of incident trends and develop recommendations specific to local leadership teams for their consideration and possible inclusion in local safety plans

• Bachelor's degree required, Occupational Safety preferred
• 7+ years of occupational safety-related experience required
• 3+ years of utility work experience required
• Progress towards obtaining CUSP certification preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Associate Safety Professional, (ASP); Certified Health and Safety Technician, (CHST); Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician, (OHST) and OSHA 30 certifications preferred
• Valid driver's license required

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Salary

$107,000 - $120,000 a year

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.