National Grid · 15 hours ago
Manager (Transmission Line Worker), Distribution Line
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$139K/yr - $163K/yr
4+ years expNational Grid is a company that delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. They are seeking a Manager for Major Projects Contractor Safety who will oversee and mentor a team of Supervisors, ensuring safety compliance and fostering a robust safety culture within the Major Projects Contractors team.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Promote the philosophy of a safe team working within the Major Projects Contractor space, to ensure Contractors are achieving their operational goals while maintaining all Contractor requirements and working safely
Lead, motivate and develop a professional team
Prioritize work and allocate resources to deliver CLCPA activities in line with service quality standards and expectations and customer/business objectives
Participate in and often lead Major Projects Contractor group meetings, including monthly CLCPA calls
Compile, monitor, and manage project data
Draft reports and presentations for management and leadership
Understanding of project scopes and workplans to gauge safety-related risks and hazards to effectively prioritize supervision and field visits
Develop and manage ongoing relationships with CLCPA Contractors’ internal and external project managers to identify and deliver solutions that benefit National Grid
Provides the right environment for their team to canvass and champion better or new ways of doing things to achieve business objectives
Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and Incident Analyses (IA) in partnership with NY Electric Transmission, Substation, Distribution Line, and Civil Construction and NY Major Projects
Able to influence and build relationships at senior levels, internally and externally to get things done and improve business relationships
Determine and help set performance objectives and goals for Supervisors within this group
Provides large-scale technical guidance, support, and coaching to others to share knowledge and develop technical understanding within discipline
Transfers knowledge across department and other business sectors within and outside of National Grid
Able to interpret and adapt relevant industry best practices, standards, and legislation for the benefit on the Company
Contributes broadly to achievement of company, department, and team objectives with direction of multi-functional teams on special initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in related discipline is preferred
A minimum of 3-5 years of operational experience in the Electrical Utility field or 3-5 years of safety experience where safety was at least 90% of the job duties
At least 4 years of progressive experience in a role where managing employees or contractors was 90% of job responsibility/accountability
Excellent public speaking, training, and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills required
Ability to compile, analyze, report, and present project data to monitor performance, recognize trends, and identify process improvement opportunities
Ability to reference, understand, apply, and adhere to contract documents
Critical thinking skills with the ability to quickly make decisions without having all the information and with little to no outside guidance
Strong organization and communication skills with an attention to detail
Must be self-starter with strong work ethic, desire to learn and develop, and ability to set and follow a daily/weekly schedule
Computer proficiency is essential
Valid driver's license with a safe driving record is required
Preferred
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associated Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Professional (GSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Certification preferred. Will consider other Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certifications
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M
Leadership Team
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
Anntonette Zembrzuski Alberti
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