Field Leader M&R- 2 POSITIONS (1 South Bend & 1 Fort Wayne)

NiSource•South Bend, IN

7d•$96,600 - $144,900•Onsite

About The Position

A Field Leader for Measurement & Regulation provides leadership to a team of employees and/or contractors directly responsible for operating and maintaining measurement and/or regulation stations that feed natural gas systems and customers. The stations include a broad range of assets with mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, electrical attributes. Field Leaders generally have an assigned geographic service territory and are expected to ensure safe, reliable, delivery of gas to communities and large customers. They 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

Able to read system diagrams for plant piping, processing, electrical & electronic equipment, and mechanical & pneumatic systems.
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's Degree or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
4+ years of measurement & regulation experience (or equivalent, i.e. gas distribution or transmission operations, gas engineering, liquid pump stations, etc.)
Demonstrated Leadership experience
additional relevant certifications such as: Project Management Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Professional Engineer Certification

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