Local Operating Area Line Manager - Electric

NiSource•Monticello, IN

13d•$133,400 - $200,100•Onsite

About The Position

Leads the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Operations and Maintenance organization within Power Delivery. Provides direction to a geographically dispersed leadership team (Regional Managers, Superintendents, and Supervisors) and is accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electric transmission and distribution assets within assigned service territories. This role reports to the Director, T&D Lines. Serves as a key leader in emergency and storm response for T&D incidents, ensuring safe restoration of service and effective coordination with internal partners and external stakeholders. Partners closely with other Power Delivery functions (e.g., Major Projects/TDSIC and related groups) to ensure operations, maintenance, construction support, safety programs, and regulatory requirements are executed consistently on local transmission and distribution systems. Safety is a core value. The LOA Line Manager reinforces a strong safety culture by setting expectations, coaching leaders, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards, company procedures, and safe work practices to protect employees, contractors, and the public.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in the electric utility industry or a comparable technical field with increasing responsibility.
Minimum 5 years of experience in electric transmission and distribution operations and/or maintenance.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and leaders, managing budgets, meeting regulatory requirements, and driving safety performance.
Experience leading in an environment with represented employees.
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related technical discipline.
2+ years of experience interacting directly with regulatory agencies.
Project management experience, including scope, schedule, cost, and risk management.

Responsibilities

Lead geographically dispersed line operations teams to safely execute transmission and distribution operations, maintenance, and construction activities.
Champion a strong safety and human performance culture; drive continuous improvement in safety metrics (e.g., OSHA recordables, lost work time), motor vehicle incidents, and field execution.
Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA), company procedures, and accepted utility practices.
Establish clear expectations for accountability and authority; coach, develop, and evaluate leadership and hourly employees; recognize performance and address performance gaps.
Oversee operating and maintenance plans, work prioritization, schedules, milestones, and resource allocation to optimize reliability, risk reduction, and cost.
Drive reliability and customer performance outcomes, including restoration commitments, CAIDI/ETR performance, and customer satisfaction objectives.
Provide 24/7 leadership readiness and escalation support; coordinate restoration activities during outages, storms, and other emergencies, including major equipment or system events.
Develop, manage, and control O&M and capital budgets, including overtime and expense management; ensure financial stewardship and alignment to the strategic plan and Power Delivery mission.
Partner with engineering, maintenance, and project teams to balance scope, schedule, and budget decisions and to ensure cross-functional alignment for system improvements and new business.
Support workforce planning by participating in selection and hiring decisions; recommend corrective action and separation when appropriate and consistent with policy and labor agreements.
Represent the organization on internal and external committees, audits, and working groups; attend training and seminars as required.
Serve as acting leader for the Director, T&D Lines as assigned.

Benefits

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 the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration.
Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
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, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law.
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.
Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.
Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.
Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program.