Manager, Drug & Alcohol Compliance

About us

National Grid is hiring a Manager for our NE Drug & Alcohol Compliance department in Northboro, MA.

Everyday 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 Drug & Alcohol Compliance Manager is part of the New England Integrated Absence Management team and is responsible for leading the Drug & Alcohol Compliance team. This role is responsible for drug and alcohol compliance throughout the New England Business Unit.

Key Accountabilities

- Provide guidance to all colleagues within the New England Business Unit on all drug and alcohol related matters.

- Provide information and consultation regarding drug and alcohol matters to HR business partners, Labor Relations, and Legal.

- Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of National Grid’s drug and alcohol compliance programs.

- Responsible for managing the relationship with National Grid’s Third-Party Administrator which includes interpretation and application of established company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal drug and alcohol regulations.

- Manage and coordinate all drug and alcohol testing including random, pre-employment, follow up, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return to duty

- Manage the mandatory referral process through National Grid’s Employee Assistance Program

- Maintain a working knowledge of state and federal regulations as well as industry standards for drug & alcohol compliance. Specifically, 49 CFR Parts 40, 199, and 382.

- This position involves extensive interaction with employees, both management and union, from all functions within the New England Business Unit

- Responsible for providing coverage for Absence Management Director as needed

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in related fields

- Experience managing drug and alcohol compliance programs

- Ability to lead and develop a team of management analysts

- Working knowledge and understanding of US Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations

- Understanding of company sick-leave benefits and applicable federal and state leave regulations

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Effective relationship management skills

- Ability to make timely and effective decisions

- Demonstrated proficiency in applicable information systems

- Excellent analytical skills

- Excellent computer and data analysis skills (Microsoft Office suite)

More Information

Salary

$134,000 - $158,000 a year

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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.