Senior Manager Quality - SHEQ

Avangrid; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 125,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Manager Quality - SHEQ to oversee safety, health, environmental, and quality systems across multiple states. The role involves ensuring compliance with ISO standards, managing teams, and developing safety initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in quality assurance and project management within the energy industry.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience with Associate degree or 10+ years with Bachelor's in relevant fields.
• QMS ISO 9001 and/or EMS ISO 14000 and OSHA certification training required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO 9001 and 14000 certifications annually.
• Coordinate safety efforts and develop safety initiatives.
• Manage teams across multiple states and ensure compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Safety-focused

Innovative

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

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Job Title: Senior Manager Quality - SHEQ

Location: Augusta, ME; Kirkwood, NY; Geneva, NY; Liberty, NY; Oneonta, NY; Rochester, NY; Orange, CT.

Work type: Office

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $125,766 - $172,929.

Job Summary

The Manager of Quality (Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Systems) is responsible for safety, health, environment, and quality for multiple groups within the Projects business area (Electric and Gas) located in New York, Maine, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

This role coordinates SHEQ activities across disciplines (gas, electric, resiliency, interconnections, customer-funded projects, etc.), ensuring compliance with quality processes and safety requirements. It maintains ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications and oversees contractor safety on job sites.

The lead manager supervises embedded contractors, provides technical advice to senior management, and aligns systems to improve safety, quality, and environmental standards. The position requires in-depth knowledge of standards, safety rules, and regulations to ensure compliance and support ISO certification audits. It also involves managing performance and results of contractors and internal teams, with direct supervision of work tasks.

This role reports to the Sr Director of Technical Services within the Projects Department and collaborates with various departments to ensure consistent SHEQ system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, strategy, and expertise to maintain ISO 9001 and 14000 certifications annually.
• Update and automate SOPs for quality and environmental programs, manage compliance, and develop corrective actions.
• Coordinate safety efforts, ensuring OSHA standards are followed, and develop safety initiatives.
• Conduct site inspections and safety audits on active projects.
• Manage teams across Maine, New York, and Connecticut, including resource planning and interdepartmental relationships.
• Support project teams on safety, health, quality, and environmental performance, and coordinate audits.
• Set and measure team goals, develop strategic direction, and ensure work package quality.
• Develop and oversee the Projects safety program, ensuring adherence to corporate goals.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Determine resource needs, develop budgets, and attend executive meetings to report on SHEQ activities.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree with 15+ years relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in energy, regulatory, project management, quality, or safety industries.
• QMS ISO 9001 and/or EMS ISO 14000 and OSHA certification training required.
• Expertise in Safety, Quality assurance, and Environmental processes, with experience implementing within project structures.

Skills / Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working across teams and with senior management.
• Drive for standards in quality, reliability, and performance.
• Motivate teams to deliver work packages.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Results-oriented and proven team leadership.
• Safety-focused and innovative.

Behavioral Competencies

• Develop self & others, empower, collaborate, be a role model, focus on results, and be agile.

Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Mobility Information

Applicants must comply with immigration requirements. Equal opportunity employment is provided. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Job Posting End Date

June 14, 2025