National Grid is hiring a Safety Specialist in our Albany, NY location.
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. 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. As a Field Safety Specialist, you will work to improve the overall safety culture and ensure compliance by implementing and maintaining National Grid's safety programs. You will work closely with field personnel 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 daily travel to work sites. Perform field visits to job sites to ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local regulations as well as National Grid policies and procedures
Investigate incidents, injuries, damage to property or other safety-related concerns
Cultivate safety and health skills and knowledge of frontline workers
Participate or lead Risk Assessment or Job Hazard Analysis teams
Review contractor Health and Safety Plans and suggest improvements before project kickoff
Act as subject matter expert for large project pre-job review, walk-through, planning and execution
Communicates safety and health information at employee and safety committee meetings
Post safety communications in various locations as needed
Inspect new processes, materials, tools, substances, and equipment to proactively identify hazards
Develop positive, professional relationships with field personnel, all levels of leadership, outside agencies and the public
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Psychology, or related subject.
At least 2 years of related experience where safety oversight and responsibility were at least 90% of the job duties
Public speaking, training, and presentation skills
Computer proficiency is essential
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
