Senior Specialist, Safety Assurance

natgridProd • Buffalo, NY

12d • $97,000 - $113,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Field Safety Specialist for our Safety & Health - Field Safety department. This position can be located in either Syracuse, Buffalo, Albany, Watertown, NY. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Risk Management.
• Thorough knowledge of all related OSHA regulations, DOT regulations, applicable ANSI standards, RMI guidelines.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience in a role where managing safety/health programs was 90% of job responsibility/accountability or 6 years of experience in risk management and auditing in insurance, regulated, or accredited environments, with a strong understanding of compliance and control frameworks.
• CSP, ASP, GSP, IH Certification or RIMS, CRM, ARM, CIA; at least one in one area is required.
• Public speaking, training, and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills required.
• Fast and proficient decision-making abilities.
• Strong skills with organization, communication, and attention to detail.
• Must be self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to set and follow a daily/weekly schedule.
• Computer proficiency and ability to use various software apps is essential (ex: Teams, Archer, Microsoft Office apps, Apple products, Outlook, SAP).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to field locations across New York (day travel, 2-4 hours/day, 60-70%) using company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Engage crews during field visits by providing real-time coaching and constructive feedback to reinforce safety expectations and program requirements.
• Develop annual and quarterly compliance monitoring plans, identify and document gaps and unsafe behaviors, help develop remediation plan, then prepare and present findings to stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
• Serve as the central risk control tester and subject matter expert for key stakeholders supporting gas and electric operations across New York, including the Albany, Central and Northern New York, and Buffalo areas.

What This Job Offers

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