Field Leader Corrosion & Leakage

NiSource • Bridgeville, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

A Field Leader for Corrosion and Leakage provides leadership to a team of employees and/or contractors directly responsible for operating and maintaining cathodic protection systems, performing corrosion inspections & various corrosion control activities, and remedying corrosion issues on all pipeline facilities. Additionally, these leaders oversee employees and/or contractors who develop and execute annual leak survey plans, as well as other programmatic inspection activities. They generally have a broad geographic service territory. Field Leaders serve as role models for safe work practices, are visible in the field and help ensure work is performed in accordance with standards and procedures. They also actively manage the development and training of employees to improve individual and team performance. Field Leaders are generally on call 24 hours a day to support operational activities and natural gas emergencies, as necessary.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of corrosion and/or leak survey experience (or equivalent, i.e., gas distribution or transmission operations, gas engineering, M&R, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to quickly assess and make sound decisions in emergency situations
• Strong knowledge of on-the-job safety and compliance requirements
• Ability to motivate stakeholders with varying priorities to accomplish a common goal
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to coach and develop employees
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of technologies used for everyday tasks
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to grasp technical explanations of systems, processes and equipment.
• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated Leadership experience
• Certified Material Selection/Design Specialist-NACE
• NACE CP certification
• Upon Hire additional relevant certifications such as: Project Management Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Professional Engineer Certification
• Upon Hire DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Safety Leadership by promoting and assuring a safe working environment, as well as, helping to support the continued improvement of natural gas public safety.
• 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.
• Serve as a consistent and regular presence at work sites providing leadership, direction and feedback to the front-line employees.
• Actively manage the development, training, and evaluation of front-line workers to improve individual and team performance.
• Manage and enforce the terms in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (where applicable)
• Promote Operational Excellence by motivating, coaching, and developing staff to meet established objectives
• Create an environment in which front-line workers are actively involved in the spirit and steps of Continuous Improvement.
• Ensure optimal use of resources by supporting the development and driving the execution of the teams’ work plans.
• Collaborate with and build strong working relationships with internal and external groups to coordinate work efforts.
• Ensure employees effectively use tools and technology to complete their daily work.
• Ensures work is completed according to company standards and regulations
• Cultivate and advance a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Convey a leadership image that is consistent with the organization's values, demonstrating the qualities, traits and demeanor that commands leadership respect.
• Troubleshoot process systems and equipment when failures or inefficiencies occur
• Respond to emergencies within the company’s established procedures and incident command system structure

Benefits

• NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees