Attachment Compliance Analyst

National Grid is hiring an Analyst for their Third-Party Attachments team. This role is responsible for tracking third-party violations, supporting compliance efforts, and managing relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective scheduling and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the thorough understanding and consistent, non-discriminatory application and monitoring of 3rd Party Attachment policies and procedures, and information systems within National Grid’s upstate New York (NMPC) jurisdiction including (but not limited to): Coordination with customers and approved vendors associated with management of special and post construction inspections Developing understanding of applicable National Grid Standards, NESC standards, Attachment Licenses, Contracts and Legislation pertaining to inspections and violation remediation Management of data, software and trackers associated with inspection program Regulatory reporting of 3rd Party Attachments inspection program Coordination with Internal and External Design Engineering teams pertaining to field inspections Occasional coordination with joint pole owners for reconciliation towards inspection remediation Supporting third party attachments team and Non-Utility Billing (NUB) for billing / invoicing associated with inspections
• Accountable for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships, internally and externally with a focus on the resolution of special and post construction inspections, including inspection billing / invoicing, third party company performance and fulfillment of National Grid’s contractual obligations
• Responsible for development and management of key performance indicators (KPI’s) and metrics identifying trends of current and historic inspection results, including data rates by violation type, attacher and other key metrics related to the program
• Assisting in the development and implementation of asset and business strategies, policies, and procedures relevant to the inspection program within the upstate New York jurisdiction to assure National Grid meets customer requirements and maintains safety and system reliability

Skills

• Associate degree in the fields of Engineering, Business Administration, Information Management / Technology, or equivalent 1-3 years qualifying experience
• Developing knowledge of applicable OSHA, NEC/NESC and National Grid standards
• Strong overall PC skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite; especially MS Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Word. Experience with Access, Visio beneficial, but not essential
• Understanding of safe/acceptable work practices related to OH and UG distribution facilities and communications space
• Understanding of process improvement and problem-solving techniques
• Ability to understand contracts, orders, standards, engineering design drawings and technical information
• Technical communication skills for the development of policy, processes, training, and presentation documentation
• Analytical skills to aggregate and interpret information from different systems to aid in decision making
• Ability to develop understanding of legislative and regulatory directives relating to all aspects of the associated utility infrastructure attachments
• Provide the required support for the proper representation of National Grid's position to regulatory and legislative staff in designated proceedings and associated regulatory Information Requests
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Developing understanding of STORMS, GIS, PowerPlan, SAP, Business Objects
• Familiarity of advanced data analytic / visualization software such as Power BI or Tableau
• Knowledge of budget process, financial accounting, customer relations and account management, engineering and design process, operations, and associated procurement and regulatory processes

Benefits

• This is a Hybrid role with at least 2 days a week in office.
• This position supports our commitment to employee wellbeing and operational excellence by ensuring effective management of employee absences and workers’ compensation cases.
• 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.

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