Group Process Safety Manager

Job Purpose

We are hiring a Group Process Safety Manager. This hybrid role can sit in either our Syracuse, NY;
Albany, NY;
Brooklyn, NY; or Waltham, MA office. As Group Process Safety Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and governance for Process Safety across National Grid, developing and embedding a robust Group‑level Process Safety Management System that aligns with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Your responsibilities include providing trusted advice to senior leadership, supporting the Executive Safety, Health & Sustainability Subcommittee, collaborating with BU teams on implementation, contributing to third‑line assurance activities, supporting second‑line efforts, and partnering with the Policy and Reporting Manager to establish accurate data collection, trending, and performance reporting systems.

• Lead the development of the Group‑level Process Safety Management System aligned with industry standards, risk‑based process safety and regulatory frameworks, including OSHA PSM and EPA RMP.
• Integrate Process Safety into the broader Safety, Health and Wellbeing Management System, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead and facilitate advanced hazard analysis and risk assessment, including PHA, LOPA, SIS work, QRAs, and ALARP studies to support Business Units in risk identification and reduction.
• Influence senior leadership through risk‑based decision‑making, applying ALARP principles.
• Support the development of BU‑specific Process Safety programs to ensure alignment with Group strategy and standards.
• Develop and lead the Group’s Process Safety Assurance strategy, fostering collaboration with second‑line functions and engaging Corporate Audit and external specialists for third‑line assurance activities.
• Provide strategic input into major capital project reviews to manage Process Safety risks throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Support annual performance evaluations and contribute to executive‑level governance reporting by offering expert advice on internal process safety risk controls.
• Investigate significant Process Safety incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions, including lessons learned sharing.
• Collaborate with Data & Reporting teams to establish systems for accurate data collection, analysis, and trending.
• Partner with the Incident Management System team to enhance data visualization and reporting of process safety events.
• Serve as a trusted advisor across NG, guiding operational leaders and stakeholders on Process Safety risk identification and reduction.
• Champion Process Safety knowledge, mentoring Group peers and fostering continuous improvement.
• Represent NG in industry forums, regulatory engagements, and collaborative networks to influence standards and share best practices.
• Support the development and revision of Process Safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and alignment with strategic goals.
• Assess organisational compliance with current legislation and evaluate implications of emerging legal and regulatory changes.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and systems that enhance Process Safety performance and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Group Risk & Resilience team to support emergency response and crisis management frameworks.

• Proven experience in Process Safety Engineering within high‑hazard U.S. industries such as thermal power generation, oil & gas, LNG storage, LNG trucking, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of risk‑based process safety, CCPS guidelines, OSHA PSM (29 CFR ) and EPA RMP requirements.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in industrial and operational environments, with at least 2 years in an EHS or Process Safety leadership role.
• Familiarity with safety‑critical systems, asset integrity, and operational risk management in energy generation, transmission, or distribution.
• Experience in post‑design phase Process Safety management, including commissioning, operations, and lifecycle risk control.
• Ability to interpret and apply guidelines from ANSI, NFPA, API, and CCPS.
• Possess auditor qualifications such as IRCA certification,…