National Grid (LSE: NG.; NYSE:NGG) is an international electricity and gas company and one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. We play a vital role in delivering gas and electricity to many millions of people across Great Britain and northeastern US in an efficient, reliable and safe manner. We are committed to safeguarding our global environment for future generations and providing all our customers with the highest standards of service through investment in our networks and through our talented, diverse workforce.

National Grid owns the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales and operates the system across Great Britain. It also owns and operates the high pressure gas transmission system in Britain and its distribution business delivers gas to 11 million homes and businesses.

In the US, National Grid distributes electricity to nearly five million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. Owning 4,160 megawatts of electricity generation, it is the largest power producer in New York State supplying power to over one million customers on Long Island. It is also the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., delivering gas to 3.4 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

National Grid also has a number of related businesses such as LNG importation and storage, land remediation and metering.

Safety Representative

OCCUPATION:
Occupational Health and Safety

Experience the personal challenge of working for a global organization that is a leader in the Utilities and Energy industry.  National Grid is seeking a Safety Representative to work in our Watertown, New York location for our Safety Department.  This position will assist in the establishment and implementation of regulatory compliance and incident prevention activities regarding the safety and health of employees, contractors and the public, as they interact with company operations.  Including: 

 

  • training, coaching and performing safety observation tours;
  • develop and implement work practices/programs to enhance employee safety performance;
  • provide input and/or conduct projects to develop or update safety procedures/rules;
  • provide safety support in the field during storm restoration/other emergencies.

 

Must be able to analyze and follow-up on all serious incidents and develop performance improvements/action plans/”lessons learned” to guide management.  Research standards and practices, coordinate, facilitate and develop specialized regulatory and non-regulatory safety training courses for affected employees.  Assist and support other lines of business in managing safety training metrics, assist and support industrial hygiene exposure assessments that include indoor air quality, hazardous materials exposures and ergonomic assessments.  Function as a first responder to inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies such as OSHA.

 

Requirements:

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management OR related science or engineering degree preferred.
  • 3 to 5 years of professional safety experience AND/OR 3 to 5 years experience in electric and/or gas operations or related industry.
  • Basic understanding of federal, state and local safety and health laws and regulations.
  • Functional knowledge of industrial hygiene principles.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have knowledge of management principles and statistical analysis.
  • Demonstrated high ethical behavior using excellent judgment and decision making skills.

 

Preferences:

 

  • 3 to 5 years experience in electric and/or gas operations or related industry, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.

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