National Grid

Manager for Damage Prevention

National Grid • $178K — $206K *
Melville, NY 11747In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or five years equivalent job-related experience
  • Technical proficiency in damage prevention operations
  • Strong knowledge of National Grid policies and processes
  • Ability to develop working knowledge of tools and systems
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Lead Damage Prevention activities and oversee teams and contractors
  • Monitor contractor performance for compliance with safety and standards
  • Investigate damage incidents and ensure accurate reporting
  • Conduct performance audits for contractor activities
  • Interface with regulatory partners and safety commissions
  • Apply analytical insights for resource prioritization and damage reduction
  • Develop continuous improvement initiatives
  • Guide field teams based on data trends and KPIs

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company
  • Onsite work environment for collaborative leadership
  • Involvement in industry best practices and technological advancements
  • Support for professional development and training initiatives
  • Access to company-led safety and compliance programs
Full Job Description
National Grid is hiring a Manager for Damage Prevention in our Downstate New York territory. The fully onsite is 100% for this role which can be located at the following location(s): Melville, NY or Brooklyn, NY.

Job Purpose

The role holder is responsible for operations personnel and contractors to accomplish job tasks effectively and efficiently in line with departmental and National Grid requirements. At the higher levels, this role will translate functional policy by managing day-to-day operations to drive greater efficiency and performance within their own team and National Grid.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead Damage Prevention activities in Downstate, including daily oversight of Damage Prevention Supervisors, Inspectors and Contractor locate and mark out operations.
  • Monitor contractor performance to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in compliance with Company standards and NYS Code Rule 753.
  • Monitor all first, second, and third-party damage investigations and ensure timely, accurate, and complete damage investigation reports.
  • Monitor performance and reporting of all contractor activities including the quality assurance across all programs of work.
  • Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and Company safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Interface with New York 811 Regional Partner meetings and Public Service Commission staff as required.
  • Monitor systematic field audits to verify locate accuracy, mark completeness, and contractor compliance.
  • Strategize with contracted DP Advisor staff and Ticket Risk Assessment programs to prioritize and visit the highest risk 811 tickets.
  • Apply analytical insights to prioritize field resources, guide intervention strategies, and reduce repeat and preventable damages.
  • Partner with Damage Prevention analytics and reporting teams to validate field data and ensure investigation outcomes are accurately reflected in enterprise reporting.
  • Translate complex data and trends into clear, actionable guidance for leadership, field teams, and cross-functional partners.
  • Motivate, coach, challenge and provide continual developmental opportunities for the workforce.
  • Foster cooperative working relationships with bargaining units and contractors.
  • Maintain industry involvement to keep abreast of changing technologies and best practices.
  • Develop continuous improvement initiatives in support of the Company's strategic objectives.
  • Monitor to ensure compliance with all contractor OQ programs and reporting.
  • Lead employees to meet KPI metrics, ensure regulatory compliance, and communicate high level issues to executive lists.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or five years equivalent job-related experience in a related area.
  • Technically proficient within subject matter or demonstrated ability to learn the business.
  • Must have a good working knowledge of tools and systems within designated area or demonstrate the ability to be able to become proficient.
  • Exhibit the ability to develop a strong knowledge and understanding of National Grid's policies and processes and how to apply them effectively.
  • Valid driver's license required.


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Downstate NY Salary: $178,000 - $206,000 a year

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company's testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

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.

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.
Learn more about National Grid
Size
23,500 employees
Market Cap
$44 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.4 billion
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$14.7 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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