Lead Analyst, Business Compliance

National Grid is hiring a Lead Analyst for our Gas Pipeline Safety Control Testing team. This hybrid role can be based in either Melville, NY or Waltham MA.

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.

The Gas Pipeline Safety Control Testing team is seeking a Lead Analyst to spearhead the Gas Pipeline Safety risk testing plan and help deliver a "Best in Class" Pipeline Safety and Compliance program within the utility industry. This role will coordinate meetings with key stakeholders across the gas business, Legal, and the Group Risk Office. The Lead Analyst will oversee up to two risk testers, provide updates on progress, and ensure timely execution of key control testing. Additionally, this individual will assist the Group Risk Office in testing material controls that directly impact National Grid's key assets and customers.

• Lead the Gas Pipeline Safety Risk Control Testing Plan, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with internal stakeholders, including Gas Operations, Legal, and Group Risk Office
• Perform and document key control testing for pipeline safety processes
• Assist the Group Risk Office in testing material controls that impact critical assets and customer safety
• Analyze testing results, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Risk Management, Compliance, or related field required
• 5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or safety within the utility or energy sector required
• Strong understanding of pipeline safety regulations and risk control frameworks required
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage multiple priorities required

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as PHMSA and state pipeline safety standards preferred
• Experience with risk assessment tools and compliance software preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

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