Leader Gas Standards (Located anywhere within the NiSource Service Territory) Multiple Positions

Company: NiSource
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Leader Gas Standards (Located anywhere within the NiSource Service Territory) Multiple Positions IntroductionLead the functions and activities of the standards team. Manage the performance of standards staff to ensure the completion of goals and department objectives. Drive process safety enhancements through improvement of existing processes, policies, procedures, standards and other operational controls. Provide guidance, direction, and support to standards staff to ensure professional development and to accomplish department objectives. Support the safety management systems program elements and the principles of process safety. Maintain close communications and working relationships with various operating, construction, engineering, and staff departments in an effort to provide needed technical support and direction. Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesFor gas operations regulatory and standards activities:

• Lead standards activities.
• Coach, develop and evaluate standards staff.
• Assign projects and responsibilities to standards staff that fosters a sense of ownership and accountability while also providing development opportunities.
• Develop and maintain service-focused working relationships with operations, construction, and engineering partners.
• Maintain and communicate standards for policy (e.g. OM Plan), process, operating guidelines, materials and work management. Examples of work management standards include compatible units, job safety plans and inventory (material) master.
• Assist with internal external incident investigations for significant process safety related events, and identify lessons learned.
• Engage asset owners and other stakeholders to collect process safety information (design, operations and other data) for process hazard analysis.
• Monitor and respond to regulatory filings and proceedings at state and federal level.
• Solicit and facilitate internal subject matter expertise for standard development and response to regulatory issues.
• Review and update internal programs as warranted due to regulatory developments, compliance evaluations and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Establish program execution plans by properly defining task level responsibilities then assigning and communicating those responsibilities to the various departments or individuals typically in Operations.
• Monitor program compliance by following-up on assignments to ensure proper execution.
• Participate with VP Gas Operations, President and peers in the development of strategies, policies and objectives for Operations, ensuring that regulatory programs are integrated with overall Company goals and objectives.
• Review department goals and projects to ensure that corporate needs and objectives are met.
• Prepare the capital and OM budgets and ensure that all costs are within budgetary constraints.
• Balance staffing needs to meet workload requirements by reallocation of resources or by recruiting additional resources, (i.e., interns, part time employees, new employees, and contractors).
• Manage all activities and communications for the department.
• Help identify training needs around compliance issues.Required Qualifications for Position
  • Bachelor degree in an engineering curriculum from an ABET EAC accredited program
  • 5 years of experience in pipeline/utility systems Engineering or Operations
  • Minimum 3 years leadership experience over complex programs or projects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with system operations, construction and emergency response activities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of (1) field operations policies and procedures, state and federal regulations (including DOT Pipeline safety Regulations 190,191, 192, 193 199) or (2) process safety in pipeline/piping systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational planning skills.
  • Working knowledge of standard Mircosoft Office software suite.Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
    • Registered Professional Engineer
    • Masters degree in business or engineering
    • Previous supervisory or management experience that demonstrates the required skills and competencies
    • Demonstrated direct interface in providing support to commission audits and inquiries
    • Understanding of tariff and PP.
    • Understanding of Plant and Service operations.DisclaimerThe preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.Relocation assistance is available for this position.Equal Employment OpportunityNiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle. By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. How To ApplyFor immediate consideration, please apply on-line at careers.nisource.com before April 19th!Inclusion & DiversityValue inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment. Receive alerts with new job opportunities that match your interests.

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