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National Grid is hiring an Associate Specialist for our Gas Pipeline Safety & Compliance Department to support the Contractor Operator Qualifications Assurance team in Waltham, MA.

 

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.

Job Purpose

The Operator Qualifications (OQ) program is intended to promote pipeline safety and minimize human error by ensuring qualified and competent personnel can safely perform work tasks and recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions. NY Public Service Commission has issued a new Rule making on Op Quals. This position will support implementation of new NY ruling to ensure compliance through the  NY Contractor OQ Assurance program.
Promote, validate, and foster required competency and compliance related to National Grid’s Gas Pipeline Operator Qualification contractor training and qualification programs. 

Key Accountabilities Organize, attend, and actively participate in stakeholder meetings and document  and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings. Assist with development of presentation materials and conducting of presentations to stakeholders as warranted. Assist in facilitating meetings where appropriate and distribute minutes to all project team members.  Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure their views are managed towards the best solution.  Undertake basic analytic support duties within team related assignments as required. Assist team members in the execution of team assigned projects.  Actively assist with maintaining team weekly assessment calendar. Actively assist with team database tracking responsibilities.  Provide office and administrative support as needed. Actively support team members in the execution of contractor related training session assessments. Secure knowledge and skill transfer experience required to conduct contractor training assessments independently. Assist in the identification of contractor training issues and provide solutions or recommendations for corrective action as applicable. Complete gas GFO related technical training to ensure the fostering of technical knowledge and skills.

 

Qualifications High school education required with a Bachelor's degree desired.  Gas Construction and maintenance experience a plus. Three years of experience in a related field.  (professional experience 1-2 years) Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.  Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and written), and present as required Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Forms, and Outlook. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Evidence of strong personal initiative. Ability to interact with a diverse group of professional and company personnel.
 

 

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Salary

$63,000 - $74,000 a year

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. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

 

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.