Minimum of five years of experience in electrical operations.
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills across departments and with union-represented employees.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness to support off-hours work and emergency response as needed.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Support operations, maintenance, and construction of electric distribution and transmission systems.
Ensure consistent implementation of construction standards and electrical operating procedures.
Conduct post-construction audits and compile reports on findings and corrective actions.
Investigate equipment issues and develop recommendations for corrective actions.
Evaluate new equipment and technologies to enhance safety and efficiency.
Review and develop Electrical Operating Procedures in collaboration with various stakeholders.
Participate in safety meetings and address operational concerns with field leadership.
Benefits
Play a key role in enhancing safety and effectiveness of electric work practices.
Influence work methods and operating procedures using technical expertise.
Collaborate with experienced professionals across multiple business areas.
Contribute to initiatives focused on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Career advancement opportunities through challenging projects and leadership roles.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose
The Lead Coordinator, Electric Work Methods is responsible for providing subject matter expertise and leadership in electrical work methods, procedures, and standards. This role supports field operations by ensuring work methods are aligned with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry best practices, while promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.
Key Accountabilities
Provide support for the operations, maintenance, and construction of National Grid's electric distribution and transmission systems.
Work closely with operations personnel to ensure construction standards, electrical operating procedures, and work methods are consistently implemented.
Investigate equipment issues, failures, and near misses in collaboration with manufacturers and vendors; develop recommendations for corrective and preventative actions.
Evaluate new equipment, tools, and technologies that improve safety, ergonomics, reliability, or efficiency; provide specifications and guidance to support successful procurement and implementation.
Support incident analyses (IAs) as a team member and complete assigned corrective actions.
Review, revise, and develop Electrical Operating Procedures (EOPs) and work methods in coordination with Safety, Training, Environmental, Engineering, and Operations stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance and leadership to promote a strong safety culture and consistent application of work methods across regions.
Participate in or lead special programs, pilot initiatives, and cross-functional projects as required.
Chair or participate in union/management committees related to operational practices, equipment, tools, vehicles, and safety when necessary.
Maintain strong communication with field leadership and management by participating in safety meetings and addressing operational concerns when requested.
Respond to and provide support during local, regional, or system-wide emergencies, including storm response and mutual assistance efforts.
Qualifications
Required:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in electrical operations.
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and with union-represented employees.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to support off-hours work, emergency response, and overnight travel as required.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of higher education, training, or work experience will be considered.
Experience with overhead and/or underground distribution systems is required; experience in transmission, substation, or electric operations and maintenance is considered a strong asset.
Strong knowledge of electrical operating procedures, construction practices, and work methods with safety as the primary focus.
Familiarity with regulatory standards and the ability to interpret and apply them in the interest of the company.
Knowledge of National Grid systems and applications.
Completion of Electrical Operating Procedure (EOP) training courses, such as Clearance and Control and Personal Protective Grounding, is preferred or required within a defined timeframe.
More Information
Why National Grid?
Play a key role in improving the safety, consistency, and effectiveness of electric work practices across our distribution and transmission networks.
Use your technical expertise to influence work methods, operating procedures, equipment standards, and field operations.
Collaborate with experienced professionals across Operations, Safety, Engineering, Training, Asset Management, and other business areas.
Contribute to major initiatives focused on workforce safety, operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Build your career through challenging projects, leadership opportunities, and exposure to a wide range of electric system operations.
Be part of a company committed to delivering safe, reliable energy while investing in its people and the communities it serves.
Salary
$133,000 - $156,000 a year
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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.
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About National Grid
National Grid plc is a British multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its principal activities are in the United Kingdom (where it owns and operates electricity and gas transmission networks) and in the Northeastern United States (where as well as operating transmission networks, the company is a producer and supplier of electricity and gas). National Grid has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. It had a market capitalisation of approximately £31.4 billion as of 23 September 2021, the 26th-largest of any company with a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
