Environmental Coordinator (Job Family)

NiSource•South Bend, IN

About The Position

A corporate-wide position involving professional technical skill and/or judgment in areas involving an integration of science, legal requirements, operational activities and policy. The Environmental Coordinator is responsible for analysis, design, implementation and management of existing and new environmental programs, regulations and legislation to provide environmental support for business units in a proactive, cost-effective manner that is consistent with NiSource policy and business objectives. Responsibilities encompass a wide-range of environmental program areas including, but not limited to, air, water, natural resource and waste management in accordance with local, state and federal requirements. Responsibilities also include activities related to enhancing and maintaining the NiSource Environmental Management System including analyzing and managing data to direct and cause continuous improvement related to environmental performance and to enhance and maintain a process to track, monitor, communicate and minimize environmental related risk. This position is intended to bring a wide range of challenging opportunities to someone who is eager to become part of and significantly contribute to an environmental leader in the energy industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.
4-6 years of equivalent work experience may be substituted
A minimum of 3 – 5 years relevant experience is required for this position
Working knowledge of environmental air, water, natural resource and waste management requirements
Strong learning agility skills and able to adapt to a consistently changing environment
Self-directed aptitude and willing to contribute in a wide array of environmental disciplines
Competent in the use of electronic spreadsheets and word processing software
Ability to work cooperatively and build consensus within a diverse working group
Ability to use professional judgment and work in a self-directed manner with an appropriate level of direct supervision
Well-developed analytical and communication skills
Knowledge of environmental regulations related to the energy industry
Knowledge of energy industry operations
Well-developed analytical and communication skills
Understanding of basic principles of project management
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of operations support systems (e.g. GIS, Workday, Smart Sheet, SAP )
Experience directing third party consultants
Master's Degree in Environmental related field
Experience managing third party consultants

Responsibilities

Promotes and assures safe working environment and public safety
Utilizes existing systems, processes and procedures to identify and communicate opportunities for environmental related continuous improvement
Integrates business and regulatory needs and coordinate with multiple levels and multiple business partners within the organization to utilize change management tools and skills to facilitate action planning
Provides clear, concise and effective communication with business partners to keep leaders informed of performance status
Coordinates with affected business partners to align business operational needs and constraints with efficient and effective environmental risk minimization and mitigation
Analyzes and interprets environmental related rules, regulation, policies and guidelines as necessary to meet applicable requirements and/or corporate directives
Prepares written summaries of environmental regulations and their impact on business operations
Identifies, develops, enhances and implements compliant and proactive environmental systems and programs
Prepares formal comments on proposed environmental regulations for submittal to state or federal agencies
Acts as a company representative for interaction with regulatory agencies, inspections, etc.
Works with diverse teams on program development in a wide range of environmental areas.
Contributes to existing team activities in policy, sustainability, compliance, permitting and remediation
Coordinates and/or performs required environmental activities necessary to ensure environmental programs and permits are properly implemented and attain 100% compliance
Maintains a working knowledge of current environmental regulations and the regulatory process
Manages budget and resources to deliver results on time and within budget
Be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ability to work both independently and within a team