National Grid

Senior Specialist, Safety Assurance

National Grid • $97K — $113K *
Buffalo, NY 14221In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or Risk Management.
  • Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT regulations, ANSI standards, and RMI guidelines.
  • Minimum of 6 years in safety/health program management or risk management/auditing in regulated environments.
  • Certification in CSP, ASP, GSP, IH, RIMS, CRM, ARM, or CIA required.
  • Strong public speaking, training, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation abilities.
  • Proficient in decision-making, organization, communication, and attention to detail.
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic and scheduling skills.
  • Computer proficiency with software applications like Teams, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel across New York.

Responsibilities

  • Engage field crews with real-time coaching and feedback on safety expectations.
  • Develop compliance monitoring plans and document gaps in safety practices.
  • Prepare and present findings on safety compliance to various leadership levels.
  • Serve as the risk control tester and subject matter expert for gas and electric operations.
  • Collaborate with operations stakeholders to enhance safety culture and compliance.

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities within and across bands.
  • Supportive work environment fostering professional relationships.
  • Regular travel to diverse work sites across New York.
  • Engagement in a critical role impacting safety culture in the energy sector.
Full Job Description
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.

As a Senior Safety Specialist for Safety Assurance, you will work to improve the overall safety culture and ensure compliance by conducting second level assurance of our policies and risk controls. You will work closely with operations stakeholders and develop positive, professional relationships with all levels of management, represented employees, and contractors during all phases of operation. This is a field position encompassing worksites throughout the assigned area and will require regular travel to work sites across New York. This position supports our electric and gas business.

Key Accountabilities

  • 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.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Risk Management.
  • Have a 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.


More Information

Salary: $97,000.00 - $113,000.00 USD

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.
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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