NiSource Inc.

Leader Field Operations

Posted on: 10 Apr 2021

Lorain, OH

Job Description

Introduction

This is an evening shift Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm.

* Provide leadership, direction, and performance coaching to the front line workforce. Facilitate effective two-way communication, especially between front-line workers and the rest of the organization.
* Actively manage the development, training, and evaluation of front line workers to improve individual and team performance.
* Create an environment in which front-line workers are actively involved in the spirit and steps of Continuous Improvement (CI).
* Ensure an ongoing relationship with key internal operations partners.
* Lead safe, efficient operations, providing direction and support to ensure optimal use of resources and timely, safe, and quality service. Build strong working relationships with internal and external groups to coordinate work efforts and support the community relationships of the Operations Center Management.

Required Qualifications for Position

* Five years experience in natural gas distribution operations (or equivalent, ie. HVAC, plumbing, underground utility construction)
* Demonstrated experience with quality improvement principals (eg. Process or productivity improvements, TQM)
* Demonstrated knowledge of gas distribution field operations policies and procedures
* Knowledge of mainframe operations support systems
* Demonstrated knowledge of actions to take when technical, functional and safety problems occur
* Strong knowledge of on the job safety and compliance requirements
* Demonstrated knowledge and ability to quickly assess and make sound decisions in emergency situations
* Demonstrated knowledge and ability to grasp technical explanations of plant/service scenarios and draw accurate conclusions
* Demonstrated Leadership experience

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

* Bachelors or Associates degree from an accredited institution
* Working knowledge of PC applications

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.

Inclusion & Diversity

Value 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource 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 Apply

For immediate consideration, please apply on-line at careers.nisource.com before April 21st!

NiSource Inc.

Merrillville, IN

NiSource Inc. is one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the United States, serving approximately 3.5 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across seven states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. The company, based in Merrillville, Indiana, United States, has more than 8,000 employees.

NiSource's natural gas utilities provide domestically produced supplies of natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers via nearly 60,000 miles of pipeline and related facilities in seven states: Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

NiSource provides electric energy to nearly 500,000 customers, all located in northern Indiana. NiSource's electric operations include power generation, transmission and local distribution, as well as wholesale and electric transmission transactions. NiSource uses both traditional and renewable generation sources, including natural gas, hydroelectric, wind, and coal generated supplies, providing a total system operating net capability of more than 3,000 megawatts.

NiSource has had a climate change policy in place since 2009.

In 2015, NiSource was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability - North America Index for the second year in a row and for the ninth time since 1999.

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