Specialist (Field Safety), Health, Safety and Wellbeing
About us
National Grid is hiring a Specialist, Field Safety for our Field Safety department. This role can sit in either our Leeds (Northampton), MA or Worchester MA location.
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 the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering 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.
The Role
The Specialist supports the promotion of a strong safety culture by partnering with local leadership teams to implement incident prevention initiatives and regulatory compliance activities that protect National Grid employees, contractors, and the public. This role provides guidance, coaching, and safety support to field operations while helping ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
What You'll Do
- Build effective working relationships with local leadership teams, employees, and union representatives to support the implementation of safety policies, programs, and action plans.
- Conduct field observations, job site visits, and safety assessments to identify risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors on safe work practices and regulatory requirements.
- Respond to and support resolution of field safety concerns and incidents.
- Assist in the delivery of safety leadership sessions, training programs, presentations, and awareness campaigns.
- Participate in safety committee meetings and operations meetings to communicate key safety initiatives and lessons learned.
- Support incident investigations and the Incident Analysis process by gathering information and identifying contributing factors.
- Monitor incident and near-miss trends and assist in developing recommendations to improve safety performance.
- Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities related to state, federal, and company safety requirements.
- Maintain required safety records, reports, and documentation.
About You
- Bachelor's degree required; Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of occupational safety-related experience required.
- Utility, construction, industrial, or field operations experience preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles.
- Progress toward professional safety certification (ASP, CHST, OHST, CUSP, or equivalent) preferred.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to influence safety performance through coaching and collaboration.
- Valid driver's license required.
Salary
$87,000 - $102,000 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.
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
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