SOP Coordinator (Gas Control Centre Operations), Gas Control Centre
Job Description
About us
National Grid is hiring a SOP Coordinator for our Gas Control Center department in Melville, NY. 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
The SOP Coordinator oversees the System Operating Procedure process within the New York Gas Control Center. This role provides final approval for SOPs and makes daily operational decisions that support the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to National Grid's customers. The SOP Coordinator serves as a Control Center subject matter expert and acts as the primary liaison between Field Operations and Gas Control. This position reports to the office 5 days per week.
Key Accountabilities
- Administer the SOP process to support the safe and reliable delivery of gas service across National Grid's New York Gas Transmission and Distribution systems.
- Review planned SOP work on the natural gas transmission and distribution systems and provide final approval as appropriate.
- Coordinate daily project execution between Field Operations and Control Center Operations.
- Validate proper procedural execution of all SOPs.
- Conduct regular SOP field observations at job sites.
- Serve as the SOP subject matter expert within the Control Center.
- Act as the primary Control Center point of contact for Construction and Field Operations personnel.
- Train Gas System Operators, field personnel, and Engineering teams on the safe drafting, review, and execution of SOPs.
- Support resolution of SOP system issues to help ensure 24/7 field access to the operating system.
- Participate in ongoing training within the Control Center and at field locations.
- Direct field operations during restoration activities resulting from damages and abnormal operating conditions.
- Maintain Gas System Operator qualifications required to operate the gas system.
- Travel periodically within the service territory as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in an Engineering field preferred, or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a utility industry
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts, understand complex technical processes, and effectively coordinate cross-functional initiatives.
- Ability to develop and apply knowledge of internal Gas Work Methods and related business processes preferred
- Working knowledge of gas operations, including work methods, industry standards, and operating procedures preferred
- Proficiency in utilizing ESRI mapping software and related geospatial applications preferred
- Experience using Synergi Gas modeling software or the ability to learn and apply gas modeling tools as required preferred
- Strong computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other standard Windows-based applications
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Salary
$107k - $125k a year
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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.
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 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
About us
National Grid is hiring a SOP Coordinator for our Gas Control Center department in Melville, NY. 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
The SOP Coordinator oversees the System Operating Procedure process within the New York Gas Control Center. This role provides final approval for SOPs and makes daily operational decisions that support the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to National Grid's customers. The SOP Coordinator serves as a Control Center subject matter expert and acts as the primary liaison between Field Operations and Gas Control. This position reports to the office 5 days per week.
Key Accountabilities
- Administer the SOP process to support the safe and reliable delivery of gas service across National Grid's New York Gas Transmission and Distribution systems.
- Review planned SOP work on the natural gas transmission and distribution systems and provide final approval as appropriate.
- Coordinate daily project execution between Field Operations and Control Center Operations.
- Validate proper procedural execution of all SOPs.
- Conduct regular SOP field observations at job sites.
- Serve as the SOP subject matter expert within the Control Center.
- Act as the primary Control Center point of contact for Construction and Field Operations personnel.
- Train Gas System Operators, field personnel, and Engineering teams on the safe drafting, review, and execution of SOPs.
- Support resolution of SOP system issues to help ensure 24/7 field access to the operating system.
- Participate in ongoing training within the Control Center and at field locations.
- Direct field operations during restoration activities resulting from damages and abnormal operating conditions.
- Maintain Gas System Operator qualifications required to operate the gas system.
- Travel periodically within the service territory as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in an Engineering field preferred, or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a utility industry
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts, understand complex technical processes, and effectively coordinate cross-functional initiatives.
- Ability to develop and apply knowledge of internal Gas Work Methods and related business processes preferred
- Working knowledge of gas operations, including work methods, industry standards, and operating procedures preferred
- Proficiency in utilizing ESRI mapping software and related geospatial applications preferred
- Experience using Synergi Gas modeling software or the ability to learn and apply gas modeling tools as required preferred
- Strong computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other standard Windows-based applications
More Information
Salary
$107k - $125k a year
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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.
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 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
About National Grid
National Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system. Our business areas play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use, while continually seeking ways to make the energy system clean, fair, and affordable. In the UK we own and develop the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales, taking electricity from where it’s generated to where it’s needed.
National Grid Electricity Distribution delivers electricity to over 20 million people across homes and businesses in the Midlands, South West England, and South Wales.
In the US, we own and operate electricity and natural gas networks, serving over 20 million people across New York State and Massachusetts.
National Grid Ventures operates across the UK, Europe, and the US, developing, operating, and investing in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. National Grid Partners invests in entrepreneurs at the intersection of energy and emerging tech, with capital, resources, connections, and know-how.