Principal Analyst (Corporate Safety), Health, Safety and Wellbeing

National Grid•Lowell, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Safety is responsible for leading Transgas Inc.'s safety, transportation compliance, process safety, emergency preparedness, and employee safety training programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the role establishes safety standards, independently oversees regulatory and company requirements, and works with Operations, Dispatch, Fleet, Facilities, Human Resources, employees, customers, and regulatory agencies to build a visible, accountable safety culture. The Director is accountable for safety governance; DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, and hazardous materials compliance; incident and injury investigations; corrective-action management; driver qualification and safety training; safety performance reporting; and the integrity of required safety records. The position leads Safety personnel and guides supervisors and employees in safe work practices while supporting reliable LNG transportation and facility operations.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive safety, transportation, hazardous materials, or operational leadership experience.
Active CDL Class A license and ability to obtain and maintain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
Advanced Smith System knowledge or the ability to obtain and maintain instructor-level proficiency.
Demonstrated experience leading safety and compliance programs in trucking, LNG, energy, hazardous materials, or a similarly regulated operating environment.
Strong working knowledge of FMCSRs, 49 CFR Parts 40 and 300-399, DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, hazardous materials requirements, CSA/SMS, driver qualification, and incident investigation.
Proven ability to deliver effective training, influence leaders and employees, manage sensitive investigations, and drive corrective actions through verified closure.
Experience leading or developing safety professionals, supervisors, trainers, or cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership, judgment, integrity, analytical ability, organization, documentation, problem-solving, communication, and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, transportation, environmental health and safety, engineering, business, or a related field; equivalent relevant leadership and industry experience considered.
Advanced Smith System knowledge or ability to obtain and maintain instructor-level proficiency.
Working knowledge of process-safety methods and governance, including PHA, LOPA, QRA, MOC, PSSR, SIS, and facility siting.
Experience working with union-represented employees and applying policies, labor agreements, coaching, and discipline consistently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, DriveCam, FMCSA systems, training platforms, ISNetworld, and transportation or safety reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Lead Transgas Inc. safety strategy and strengthen a visible, accountable safety culture across Operations, Dispatch, Fleet, Facilities, Human Resources, and field employees.
Maintain an active field presence through safety observations, ride-alongs, employee discussions, coaching, and direct engagement with drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and supervisors.
Advise the Vice President of Operations and company leadership on material safety risks, regulatory trends, performance concerns, and corrective-action priorities.
Own compliance programs for DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, hazardous materials, and applicable federal, state, local, customer, and company requirements.
Oversee driver qualification files, MVR and background reviews, drug and alcohol testing support, hours-of-service compliance, permits, registrations, and required driver records.
Monitor FMCSA SMS, CSA BASICs, SAFER, roadside inspections, violations, out-of-service events, citations, and related corrective actions.
Lead safety participation in driver recruiting, screening, road testing, qualification, onboarding, recurring training, remedial training, and requalification.
Maintain expert knowledge of the Smith System and ensure consistent Explain-Demonstrate-Coach delivery through observations, performance rides, road surveillance, and documented follow-up.
Lead investigations of vehicle incidents, injuries, near misses, and safety violations; determine preventability, complete root-cause analysis, and drive coaching, retraining, and corrective actions to closure.
Coordinate required notifications and documentation with leadership, customers, regulators, claims partners, occupational health resources, and other stakeholders.
Lead or coordinate process-safety activities including PHA, LOPA, QRA, MOC, PSSR, SIS, facility siting, risk registers, deficiency management, and action tracking.
Maintain and exercise emergency response and evacuation plans, drills, equipment checks, post-drill actions, security exercises, and LNG incident readiness.
Own the accuracy, accessibility, confidentiality, and retention of safety, training, incident, medical, crash, compliance, and corrective-action records.
Develop and report safety metrics and trends, including injuries, incidents, near misses, safe hours, inspections, observations, DriveCam activity, and corrective-action status.
Author and maintain safety policies, procedures, standards, forms, and document controls; represent Transgas with National Grid, customers, regulators, auditors, municipalities, and emergency responders.