Senior Supervisor - Safety Program Training

National Grid plc; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Senior Supervisor, Safety Program Training to lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of safety programs that protect employees, contractors, and operations in a hybrid role across Upstate New York offices.

You will drive a strong safety culture through governance participation, incident analysis, risk management, and effective training deployment, partnering with Safety, Learning and Development, Engineering, and field teams to ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, or a related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience in Safety Management and Electric Utility.
• Safety Certification, CSP preferred or willingness to achieve certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards applicable to the utility industry.
• Ability to analyze data and trends to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective programs to address human factors, complacency, and normalization of deviance against safety & work practices.
• Implement initiatives to improve safety performance through internal and external benchmarking, analytics and process efficiencies.
• Improve field capabilities related to hazard recognition and risk assessments through education & reinforcement of the High Energy program.
• Support safety training and program rollouts as necessary.
• Monitoring of KPIs and targets to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Support all safety initiatives through various forums including Safety Summits, Safety Focus Days, Half Day off Truck, Contractor Safety Conference or other safety focused initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders, Safety, Work Methods, Engineering and Learning and Development.
• Support and deliver Field Operations Training (FOT) across NY Electric
• Partner with Learning and Development, Safety and operation teams to design and implement effective training programs that meet safety compliance and operational needs.
• Evaluate and coordinate training initiatives, such Aubrey Daniels Safety and Leadership and Human Performance training to foster a Just Culture.
• Lead the deployment of new safety training initiatives, ensuring effective communication and implementation across all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate safety training through train-the-trainer approach.

Skills

Team leadership

Influence stakeholders

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/environment

CSP certification preferred

Job description

Senior Supervisor - Safety Program Training

About us

National Grid is hiring a Senior Supervisor for our Safety Program Development & Implementation department. This will be a Hybrid role based out of any of our Upstate New York offices.

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 Senior Supervisor, Safety Program Training is responsible for leading the development, execution, and continuous improvement of safety programs and initiatives that protect employees, contractors, and operations. This role will drive a strong, generative safety culture through effective communication, governance participation, incident analysis, risk management, and contractor engagement. By leveraging data, benchmarking, and human‑factors principles, the Senior Supervisor will ensure hazards are proactively identified and controlled, lessons learned are effectively shared, and safety practices are consistently embedded across the organization to improve performance and prevent incidents. This role requires a proactive approach to safety culture, effective communication, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. Continuous evaluation and improvement, including periodic reviews of processes, policies and procedures, are crucial to adapting to changing conditions and ensure long‑term success.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement effective programs to address human factors, complacency, and normalization of deviance against safety & work practices.
• Implement initiatives to improve safety performance through internal and external benchmarking, analytics and process efficiencies.
• Improve field capabilities related to hazard recognition and risk assessments through education & reinforcement of the High Energy program. Leverage digital Job Brief data to target areas of opportunity to improve Job Brief quality and content.
• Support safety training and program rollouts as necessary.
• Monitoring of KPIs and targets to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Support all safety initiatives through various forums including Safety Summits, Safety Focus Days, Half Day off Truck, Contractor Safety Conference or other safety focused initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders, Safety, Work Methods, Engineering and Learning and Development.
• Support and deliver Field Operations Training (FOT) across NY Electric
• Partner with Learning and Development, Safety and operation teams to design and implement effective training programs that meet safety compliance and operational needs.
• Evaluate and coordinate training initiatives, such Aubrey Daniels Safety and Leadership and Human Performance training to foster a Just Culture.
• Lead the deployment of new safety training initiatives, ensuring effective communication and implementation across all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate safety training through train-the-trainer approach.

Qualifications

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Ability to create a high energy team climate whereby team members are free to discuss relevant issues and with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, questioning the value of every activity and creating better solutions.
• Ability to effectively influence operational and non-operational stakeholders and represent the Electric Operating group in a knowledgeable, professional manner
• Demonstrates openness to change and working collaboratively across teams.
• Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence decision making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, or a related operations field with 3-5 years of relevant experience in Safety Management and Electric Utility.
• Safety Certification, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred or willingness to achieve certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse teams.
• Accomplished in developing and maintaining credible and productive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards applicable to the utility industry.
• Ability to analyze data and trends to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

More Information

Why National Grid?

• Help build a safer, stronger future for our people and communities.
• Play a key role in shaping safety culture across a leading energy company.
• Partner with diverse teams to deliver impactful training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Grow your career through leadership opportunities, professional development, and ongoing learning.
• Join an organization committed to innovation, inclusion, and the energy transition.

$116,000 - $136,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.