Lead Quality Inspector, Line Inspection

National Grid is hiring a Lead Quality Inspector for our department in our Central NY area.

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.

Promote continuous and sustained improvement within US Operations to ensure compliance with all regulations and company safety, construction, and maintenance policies.

• Work closely and support operations personnel to assure National Grid Standards and Procedures are implemented.
• Conduct field in-flight work site audits of field personnel, and post construction and maintenance audits in order to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies and procedures
• Collect, sort, and analyze inspection and audit data in order to identify deficiencies and overall trends and patterns which may adversely impact the quality and safety of operations
• Provide recommendations and assist in implementing corrective actions and lessons learned in order to improve the quality and safety of National Grid's operations
• Liaise with Operations, Learning and Development, Engineering, and Corporate Safety organizations in order to build capabilities and support campaigns and programs that promote safety and quality awareness
• Conceptual thinking: Sees patterns or trends in safety and compliance audit data, notices when deficiencies are similar to past situations
• Promote the philosophy of safe team working and development in order to achieve business objectives and continuously improve performance
• Promotes teamwork and collaborate among stakeholder groups
• Respond to and provide necessary support during local/system emergencies

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in an engineering discipline (or a related technical discipline) is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years field experience in Electrical Substations, Distribution, or Transmission line construction and maintenance or equivalent is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to develop, maintain and manage relationships at all levels within the Company.
• Strong knowledge of work and safety rules, work methods, standard operating procedures and regulations is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must, as are excellent observation and documentation abilities and a high degree of personal integrity. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, confident, efficient, decisive and committed to a strong and consistent quality assurance program.
• Working knowledge of personal computer applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) Specialized quality-related certification in Six Sigma and Tap Root methodologies for project analysis and incident investigation analysis is required.
• Cross-regional travel for the performance of departmental duties is required and will encompass a minimum of 25% of the Specialist's annual duties is required.

Salary:
$118,000 - $$138,000 per year

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.

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 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

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