Lead Engineer

About us

National Grid is hiring a Lead Plant Compliance Engineer for our Gas organization in NY (Holtsville) or MA (Dorchester, Commercial Point).

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 Lead Plant Compliance Engineer (under the direction of the Manager of Compliance & Training) will work within the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Operations Compliance & Training Group covering three (3) states, with ten (10) LNG plants to ensure high levels of regulatory and company policy compliance through use of internal audits/inspections, risk analysis, and standardization across the enterprise. This role will also prepare reports for departmental management, train plant personnel on procedural changes and updates.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide expert technical support to the plants relative to regulatory inspections conducted by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
• Conduct plant inspections on compliance to code and company policies. Based on the findings make recommendations to resolve any deficiencies found.
• Enhance the department's LNG Operator Training Program by providing expertise in the development and implementation of the training materials.
• Stay abreast of changes to codes and company policies and develop plans to implement those changes in the plants as required. Inform plant management of any new requirements that need to be met. Assure that any changes are properly documented.
• Become proficient in the Process Safety Management system relative to LNG Operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline or 5+ of equivalent experience.
• Process industry experience relevant to discipline is preferred.
• Knowledge of LNG systems, and regulations including Federal DOT CFR 191, 193 and NFPA 59A is desirable.
• Preferred experience working with external regulators.
• Strong analytical skills required to understand, manage, assess, trend, and problem solve.
• Ability to work cross functionally
• Organized, strong planning skills, and ability to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion Must be available to travel between MA/RI/NY as necessary.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position and subject to random drug testing.
• Valid driver's license

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Salary

$116,000 - $136,000 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.