Principal Analyst (Corporate Safety), Health, Safety and Wellbeing
About us
National Grid is hiring a Director, Safety for Transgas Inc. in Lowell, MA.
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 our customers' needs, reduce the cost of energy delivery today, and pioneer 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.
Job Purpose
The Director of Safety is responsible for leading Transgas Inc. safety, transportation compliance, process safety, emergency preparedness, and employee safety training programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role establishes safety standards, provides independent oversight of regulatory and company requirements, and partners with Operations, Dispatch, Fleet, Facilities, Human Resources, employees, customers, and regulatory agencies to strengthen a visible, accountable safety culture.
The Director is accountable for safety governance; DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, hazardous materials, and related compliance programs; incident and injury investigation; corrective-action management; driver qualification and safety training; safety performance reporting; and the integrity of required safety records. The position provides leadership to Safety personnel and guides supervisors and employees in safe work practices while supporting reliable LNG transportation and facility operations.
Key Accountabilities
• Lead Transgas Inc. safety strategy and strengthen a visible, accountable safety culture across Operations, Dispatch, Fleet, Facilities, Human Resources, and field employees.
• Maintain an active field presence through safety observations, ride-alongs, employee discussions, coaching, and direct engagement with drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and supervisors.
• Advise the Vice President of Operations and company leadership on material safety risks, regulatory trends, performance concerns, and corrective-action priorities.
• Own compliance programs for DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, hazardous materials, and applicable federal, state, local, customer, and company requirements.
• Oversee driver qualification files, MVR and background reviews, drug and alcohol testing support, hours-of-service compliance, permits, registrations, and required driver records.
• Monitor FMCSA SMS, CSA BASICs, SAFER, roadside inspections, violations, out-of-service events, citations, and related corrective actions.
• Lead safety participation in driver recruiting, screening, road testing, qualification, onboarding, recurring training, remedial training, and requalification.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the Smith System and ensure consistent Explain-Demonstrate-Coach delivery through observations, performance rides, road surveillance, and documented follow-up.
• Lead investigations of vehicle incidents, injuries, near misses, and safety violations; determine preventability, complete root-cause analysis, and drive coaching, retraining, and corrective actions to closure.
• Coordinate required notifications and documentation with leadership, customers, regulators, claims partners, occupational health resources, and other stakeholders.
• Lead or coordinate process-safety activities including PHA, LOPA, QRA, MOC, PSSR, SIS, facility siting, risk registers, deficiency management, and action tracking.
• Maintain and exercise emergency response and evacuation plans, drills, equipment checks, post-drill actions, security exercises, and LNG incident readiness.
• Own the accuracy, accessibility, confidentiality, and retention of safety, training, incident, medical, crash, compliance, and corrective-action records.
• Develop and report safety metrics and trends, including injuries, incidents, near misses, safe hours, inspections, observations, DriveCam activity, and corrective-action status.
• Author and maintain safety policies, procedures, standards, forms, and document controls; represent Transgas with National Grid, customers, regulators, auditors, municipalities, and emergency responders.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive safety, transportation, hazardous materials, or operational leadership experience.
• Active CDL Class A license and ability to obtain and maintain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Advanced Smith System knowledge or the ability to obtain and maintain instructor-level proficiency
• Demonstrated experience leading safety and compliance programs in trucking, LNG, energy, hazardous materials, or a similarly regulated operating environment.
• Strong working knowledge of FMCSRs, 49 CFR Parts 40 and 300-399, DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, hazardous materials requirements, CSA/SMS, driver qualification, and incident investigation.
• Proven ability to deliver effective training, influence leaders and employees, manage sensitive investigations, and drive corrective actions through verified closure.
• Experience leading or developing safety professionals, supervisors, trainers, or cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, judgment, integrity, analytical ability, organization, documentation, problem-solving, communication, and follow-through.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, transportation, environmental health and safety, engineering, business, or a related field; equivalent relevant leadership and industry experience considered.
• Advanced Smith System knowledge or ability to obtain and maintain instructor-level proficiency.
• Working knowledge of process-safety methods and governance, including PHA, LOPA, QRA, MOC, PSSR, SIS, and facility siting.
• Experience working with union-represented employees and applying policies, labor agreements, coaching, and discipline consistently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, DriveCam, FMCSA systems, training platforms, ISNetworld, and transportation or safety reporting systems.
More Information
Salary
$125k - $135k a year
There is no remote work available
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Lowell
Nearest Secondary Market: Boston