U.S. Group Safety Specialist

National Grid is seeking a U.S. Group Safety Specialist for its Group Safety, Health and Wellbeing team, based in New England offices with a hybrid work policy. The role involves shaping safety strategies, ensuring compliance with US and UK regulations, and supporting safety teams across business units. Key responsibilities include developing guidance materials, conducting audits, monitoring safety indicators, and assisting with training. Candidates should have relevant safety knowledge and experience.
About Us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a U.S. Group Safety Specialist , and find your superpower.

National Grid is hiring a U.S. Group Safety Specialist for our Group Safety, Health and Wellbeing team . This position can be located in any New England office (Boston, Northborough, Waltham and Worcester), following a hybrid working policy (work from home, in-office, and field).

Job Purpose

Join our Group Safety, Health and Wellbeing team at National Grid, where you will play a critical role in shaping the safety strategy for over 30,000 employees. As the U.S. Group Safety Specialist, you will be instrumental in contributing to the implementation and development of comprehensive Group-wide safety governance standards, policies, and assurance frameworks.

In this role, you will support the U.S. Safety Manager and collaborate with UK counterparts ensuring compliance with both US and UK regulations and industry best practices. This role will assist with providing strategic guidance and technical support to safety teams across diverse business units, fostering a robust safety culture. This role will also serve as a process safety/gas or electrical technical expert.

Key Accountabilities
• Support Safety Teams: Provide guidance to business unit safety teams on effective safety management practices.
• Develop Resources: Create user-friendly guidance materials and best practice frameworks.
• Conduct Audits and Inspections: Participate in audits of safety programs and provide feedback for improvement.
• Monitor Safety Indicators: Track and analyze safety performance indicators to identify trends.
• Assist with Training: Support the development and delivery of safety training programs.
• Participate in Incident Investigations: Assist in gathering information and implementing lessons learned.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with multiple departments to promote a cohesive safety culture.
• Engage in Industry Discussions: Represent National Grid in industry groups to enhance safety standards.

Qualifications
• Education: Demonstrated knowledge of Health and Safety in a high-risk industry. Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations is preferred.
• Experience: Technical experience in Process Safety or Electrical Safety, knowledge of safety regulations and procedures, experience in high-risk environments is beneficial.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and proficiency with Microsoft programs.
• Travel: Willingness to travel locally (30%) and to the UK approximately twice a year.

More Information

Salary

$105k - $115k a year in Waltham, Northboro, Boston or Worcester

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 utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144 .

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.  National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.