Lead NDE Project Manager, Gas Capital Project Delivery

About usNational Grid is hiring a Lead Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Project Manager in in our Capital Delivery Delivery department in Syracuse, 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 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 PurposeProvide technical expertise in the non-destructive examination (NDE) of natural gas transmission and distribution assets to minimize the risk of component failure and ensure National Grid can meet and exceed all mandated safety, reliability and regulatory compliance requirements. This includes radiographic testing, penetrant testing, visual inspection, ultrasound testing and magnetic particle testing. The role holder is responsible for providing technical leadership and contractor oversight for nondestructive examinations across the natural gas business. The level of responsibility and the degree of knowledge required to enforce and manage a NDE program requires an individual with strong technical aptitude. Their highly skilled expertise in NDE activities will improve regulatory compliance, reduce risk associated with weld joint integrity, and provide clear accountability for nondestructive examinations. Responsible for the planning, delivery, management and governance of the Gas Capital Projects to ensure they are developed in a least cost, fit for purpose manner to improve long term project robustness, requirements, costs and timescales.Key Accountabilities * Perform contractor/vendor audits and surveillances to ensure integrity of work. * Ensure NDE testing by employees and contractors complies with safety standards, policies and processes in order to ensure a safe working environment and minimize risk for all. * Interpret codes, standards, specifications and procedures. * Establish, approve and select appropriate method and technique for NDE inspections. * Evaluate test results in terms of compliance to codes, standards and specifications. * Provide training, examination and certification of NDE personnel. * Perform/conduct NDE for methods that they are certified. * Audit contractors and outside agencies to ensure satisfaction of code and contractual requirements. * Coordinate and manage a NDE workforce on small and large projects. * Provide guidance to a culturally diverse workforce through coaching, counseling and team building to ensure tasks are carried out in an efficient manner. * Build good working relationships with internal & external customers and manage the day to day relationship with them in order to understand their requirements and deliver appropriate solutions, in line with National Grid policies and processes. * Promote and implement procedural best practices in order to ensure all working practices are compliant with National Grid policies and regulatory requirements. * Maintain compliance with relevant regulations by providing up to date information on National Grid policies, processes and programs to regulatory bodies. * Monitor and challenge business processes where appropriate in order to ensure National Grid is compliant with regulatory requirements. * Serve on related industry and professional organizations that promote technical advances and public understanding of effective and responsible non-destructive examination programs. * Manage operational process activities in order to achieve high productivity, low costs and efficient work practices an