National Grid

Senior Specialist, Technology Operations and Service

National Grid$99K — $116K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong technical background in IT support and training.
  • Extensive understanding of operational processes and workflows.
  • Knowledge of National Grid's business operations and policies.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced settings.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees.
  • Assist with training and development initiatives.
  • Support IT and equipment management for field teams.
  • Optimize systems and processes for operational efficiency.
  • Develop training materials for business applications.
  • Administer safety equipment management and compliance.
  • Prepare monthly reports related to fleet and equipment utilization.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Collaboration with leadership and field operations teams.
  • Hands-on involvement in critical business functions.
  • Dynamic work environment with diverse stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

Are you a highly organized problem solver who enjoys supporting people, improving processes, and keeping operations running smoothly? As an Operations Support Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring our field operations teams have the tools, training, technology, and resources they need to succeed. This is a highly visible position that offers the opportunity to collaborate with leaders, support critical business functions, and make a direct impact on operational performance and employee experience.

In this role, you will coordinate onboarding activities, support training and development initiatives, assist with IT and equipment management, and help optimize the systems and processes that keep our teams operating efficiently. You'll also contribute to system enhancements, testing, compliance tracking, and continuous improvement efforts across multiple business functions.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders, and is passionate about delivering exceptional support while driving operational excellence. Every day brings opportunities to learn, solve challenges, and help shape the success of our workforce and field operations teams.

Key Accountabilities

Training:
  • Learning Link Support - Assisting with platform issues, managing tickets, and tracking overdue training.
  • Rollcall System Support - Assisting with user access, training management, and issue resolution within the Rollcall platform.
  • Ability to develop training guides and materials for business applications to facilitate user understanding and efficiencies.
  • Crew Accounting Training - Educate field crews on proper procedures for accurate accounting entries.

IT:
  • OH Department IT Support - Providing device support for laptops, iPads, iPhones, and other equipment used by team members.
  • Mobile Device Deployment - Overseeing the setup and distribution of iPads, iPhones, and other mobile devices.
  • Mobile Device Training - Conducting training on effective use of mobile devices and related applications.
  • Accounting Discrepancy Resolution - Investigate and ensure quality control for accounting inconsistencies.

Safety Equipment Management:
  • Oversee purchasing, configuration, and tracking of internal equipment to ensure compliance (e.g., AEDs, Burn Kits, Load Busters, rubber goods, grounds, hot sticks).
  • Prescription Eyewear Program: Administer scheduling process

Fleet:
  • AVLS equipment outage report - Preparing monthly reports and tracking the vehicles that require Code blue or AVLS tracking (Tickets for vehicles not responding to AVLS, coordinate Code Blue testing locally)
  • Fleet Utilization - Monthly reports and work with supervisors to make sure vehicles/equipment are being charged appropriately
  • Class A License training scheduling
  • Monthly DVIRs


Qualifications

  • Strong technical background in IT support and training.
  • Extensive understanding of Operational processes with a comprehensive grasp of day-to-day workflows
  • Knowledge of National Grid's business operations, company policies and practices.
  • Proficient in relevant software, e.g. Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). SAP
  • Strong Leadership skills; team building skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Ability to interact seamlessly with technical IT and non-technical staff.


More Information

Salary: $99,000 - $116,000 per year

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
Net Income
$1.4 billion
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$14.7 billion

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