Analyst, Damage Prevention

About Us

National Grid is hiring an Damage Prevention Analyst for our NY Damage Prevention department in Beacon North 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 put 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

National Grid Damage Prevention Department oversees the protection of underground Gas & Electric assets. The successful candidate will support Damage Prevention’s organization to reduce damage to Company assets. This role will be required to be in the field and office approximately 50% split. This is not a remote position

Key Accountabilities

- Coordinate the daily activities of the incoming 811 One-Call Tickets, including the oversight of Problem Locate Process.

- Familiar with reading GIS Mapping of Gas Mains and Services Cards Records.

- Directly responsible for reviewing all mapping updates and correcting records on all Problem Locates and including proactive record corrections as required.

- Identify High Profile Gas assets, such as Transmission Pipelines, Transmission Regulator Stations, Cast Iron assets and Underground Electric Transmission assets, including Sub-Stations.

- Understanding of NYS Code Rule 753- Protection of Underground Facilities.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

- Develop and support data reports to support Damage Prevention. Including any Compliance required reports and tracking of data.

- Monitor Third-Party Excavators construction work sites.

- Must be knowledgeable in underground gas and electric locating, gas construction methods and Ticket Management systems.

Qualifications

- 2-year Associate Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, civil engineering, construction management or 2 years of Damage Prevention industry experience.

- Preferred Northeast Gas Association (NGA) Operator Qualifications and National Grid Tasks:

- NGA OQ Task 21- Line Locating

- NGA OQ Task 70- Abnormal Operations

- NGA OQ Task 22- Third-Party Excavation

- NGA OQ Task 71- Excavation

- NGA OQ Task 06/08A- Atmospheric Corrosion

- Demonstrated strong commitment to worker safety.

- Maintain a non-restricted driver's license.

More Information

Upstate (Central) NY Salary: $77,000 - $90,00 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. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

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.

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.