Specialist, Field Safety

natgridProd • Buffalo, NY

3d • $78,000 - $91,000 • Onsite

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Field Safety Specialist in its Safety & Health - Field Safety department. The role is based in Buffalo, New York, and is field-based across the assigned service territory, requiring daily travel to worksites. It primarily supports electric operations and also provides safety support to operational support groups, including Facilities and Fleet.

The Specialist improves the overall safety culture and ensures regulatory and company compliance by implementing and maintaining safety programs across operations. Working with field personnel and stakeholders at all levels, the role serves as a trusted safety advisor who promotes safe work practices, identifies and mitigates risks, and drives continuous improvement.

The position provides a career path with advancement opportunities within and across bands as the employee develops experience, expertise, and technical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, engineering, math sciences, psychology, or a very closely related field.
• At least 2 years of related safety experience, with safety oversight and responsibilities comprising at least 90% of overall job duties.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910 and 1926), RMI rack standards, DOT/FMCSA regulations, ANSI standards, and NFPA standards.
• Ability to build credibility across diverse teams and engage effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Ability to navigate complex conversations to drive alignment, trust, and positive safety outcomes.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role with minimal day-to-day oversight, using sound judgment and disciplined organization to prioritize work and deliver high-quality results.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively throughout the service territory.

Nice To Haves

• Certification through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), preferably CSP, ASP, or GSP; other certifications will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advise operations teams during large project planning, pre-job reviews, site walk-throughs, execution activities, and post-project evaluations; ensure identified risks, controls, and follow-up actions are addressed through completion.
• Lead, facilitate, or collaborate with operations stakeholder teams on investigations involving incidents, injuries, property damage, near misses, and other safety matters; identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and track follow-up actions through completion.
• Evaluate safety performance trends, identify emerging risks, develop injury and incident prevention strategies, and implement local projects, training, or mitigation actions.
• Promote accountability, active engagement, shared learning, and continuous improvement across field operations.
• Develop and/or deliver risk management materials for hazardous tasks to contractor crews, field crews, fleet mechanics, and warehouse crews, including during emergency storm response.
• Build positive, professional relationships with field personnel, management, represented employees, contractors, and external stakeholders throughout operational phases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level