Safety Specialist, Major Projects Contractor Safety

natgridProd • Town of Colonie, NY

3d • $108,000 - $127,000 • Onsite

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Safety Specialist for their Major Projects department. This role supports the Climate Leadership and Climate Protection Act (CLCPA) projects by ensuring compliance with National Grid's safety programs for the contracted workforce. The Safety Specialist will work closely with field personnel, management, and contractors throughout all project phases. This is a field position requiring weekly travel to worksites across the assigned division (Eastern/Western and Central) and supports the electric and operational support businesses in achieving New York State's clean energy goals.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years’ experience in constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical distribution and transmission systems above or below ground, electrical operating procedures, and environmental policies is required.
• Basic knowledge of applicable equipment, standards, and practices applicable to Transmission and Substation construction work required.
• Knowledge of all related OSHA regulations required.
• Excellent public speaking, training, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to quickly make decisions without having all the information and with little to no outside guidance.
• Strong organization and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to compile and analyze project data to monitor performance, recognize trends, and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Ability to reference, understand, apply, and adhere to contract documents.
• Must be self-starter with a strong work ethic, desire to learn and develop, and ability to set and follow a daily/weekly schedule.
• Computer and technology proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record is required.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum 5 years of progressive safety oversight preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Association (“FAA”) regulations preferred.
• CSP certification preferred or willingness to achieve certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive, professional relationships with contractors, internal field personnel, and leadership to ensure cross collaboration.
• Monitor contractor compliance with N-1402 Contractor Safety Requirements, including worker qualifications, on-boarding, utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) requirements.
• Understand project scopes and workplans to gauge safety-related risks and hazards to effectively prioritize field visits.
• Act as a subject matter expert for all projects pre-job review, walk-through, and planning, supporting construction supervisors.
• Participate or lead Risk Assessment and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Review contractor Health and Safety Plans and suggest improvements before project kickoff.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and Incident Analyses (IA) in partnership with NY Electric Transmission, Substation, Distribution Line, and Civil Construction and NY Major Projects.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, damage to property or other safety related concerns, reviewing the contractor incident investigation.
• Communicate safety and health information at employee and contractor meetings.
• Monitor contractor safety performance, KPIs and metrics associated with each project.
• Back up other Safety Specialists who are on vacation or leave, or in other situations where an onsite safety presence is necessary.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed