Manager Process Engineering

NiSource

About The Position

The Manager of Process Engineering is responsible for leadership and oversight of NIPSCO's Predictive and Performance Engineering. This position will develop, implement, and oversee Generation Engineering processes that ensure successful execution of NiSource and NIPSCO Electric Operation's strategic goals. Essential Functions Display leadership and support to provide a safe work environment Create a supportive environment by building effective relationships, treating people with dignity, and soliciting feedback to improve effectiveness Coach, provide timely feedback, and clarity of purpose and direction while giving the opportunity for all employees to reach their maximum potential and contribution Ensure alignment of corporate strategies within the current business environment by maintaining industry, regulatory and economic knowledge. Apply industry best practices to integrate knowledge areas for optimum reliability and operations of NIPSCO’s assets. Leverage and optimize industry leading tools and technologies to create, effectively manage, and optimize our Process and Performance Engineering program Manage and oversee the development of predictive asset evaluations including risk identification, repair strategies, budget and schedule. This includes creating a live tracking document known as an asset health matrix for all major equipment across our generation portfolio. Benchmark with other utilities and industry professionals to build annual KPI targets, narrow down options and inform leadership of solutions to effectively achieve or exceed these KPI objectives. Generate and assist in mitigative actions plans for events that drive our performance relative to our KPI’s. Actively engage with the teams and leadership to ensure our KPI’s align with the industry and corporate strategic visions and goals. Aggregate and consolidate data and information to present to leadership in a concise and straight forward format to drive key business decisions and financial activities. Work with leadership teams to develop and drive internal alignment on asset-level strategy and determine annual objectives. Provide timely, relevant, and quantifiable information to Directors and Vice Presidents to assist them with balanced decision-making regarding risk management and financial opportunities Creates and ensures compliance to schedule and all tasks that role up within schedule. Ensures all NEC, NFPA, AWSD1.1, federal, state, and other applicable codes and regulations are followed during the repair, replacement, and operation of station equipment. Communicates and leads discussions of activities with all internal and external stakeholders (Site Managers, Engineers, Contractors, Planners, Project Managers and Schedulers, etc). Develop and implement new processes and procedures for Process and Performance Engineering. Provide concise and timely updates to leadership and occasionally represent your functional areas when presenting to executive level leadership. Ensure resource decisions and tasks are backed by data and justified by value added benefits to the organization. Support the the Financial Planning Process by means of being an active participant in Fossil Asset Management (FAM), Continuous Improvement, and O&M working sessions. Liaise between the company, contractors, and all other local stakeholders for all generation assets. Act as an advisor on at least one utility industry group (such as EPRI, EUCG, etc)

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's degree in related field such as Business/Engineering or Engineering Technology or other related field from an accredited university or college
7-9 years Experience in one or more of the following: predictive maintenance, project management, operations, maintenance, engineering and legal/contractual.
Must have the ability to lead and function in multi-discipline teams across multiple sites High
Ability to coach, develop and motivate employees to perform at high levels of productivity High
Strong organizational planning and business administration skills High
Strong communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills High
Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills High
Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and analytical processes Medium
Knowledge of predictive maintenance practices such as vibration, infrared, oil analysis, etc. High
Working knowledge of all aspects of a regulated electric utility Medium
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications High
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and standards. Medium
Working knowledge of data management and business intelligence software High
Experience/education/training in writing business plans, creating implementation plans (tactical and strategic), budget justifications Medium
Knowledge with generation assets High
Mental/physical stress management skills to effectively deal with the pressures of unexpected changes, deadlines, time, and budget constraints High
Experience/trained use of computers and project software. Formal training/education in coaching and development of employees Medium
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Professional Engineer License Upon Hire
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Upon Hire
Project Management Professional Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Display leadership and support to provide a safe work environment
Create a supportive environment by building effective relationships, treating people with dignity, and soliciting feedback to improve effectiveness
Coach, provide timely feedback, and clarity of purpose and direction while giving the opportunity for all employees to reach their maximum potential and contribution
Ensure alignment of corporate strategies within the current business environment by maintaining industry, regulatory and economic knowledge.
Apply industry best practices to integrate knowledge areas for optimum reliability and operations of NIPSCO’s assets.
Leverage and optimize industry leading tools and technologies to create, effectively manage, and optimize our Process and Performance Engineering program
Manage and oversee the development of predictive asset evaluations including risk identification, repair strategies, budget and schedule.
Benchmark with other utilities and industry professionals to build annual KPI targets, narrow down options and inform leadership of solutions to effectively achieve or exceed these KPI objectives.
Generate and assist in mitigative actions plans for events that drive our performance relative to our KPI’s.
Actively engage with the teams and leadership to ensure our KPI’s align with the industry and corporate strategic visions and goals.
Aggregate and consolidate data and information to present to leadership in a concise and straight forward format to drive key business decisions and financial activities.
Work with leadership teams to develop and drive internal alignment on asset-level strategy and determine annual objectives.
Provide timely, relevant, and quantifiable information to Directors and Vice Presidents to assist them with balanced decision-making regarding risk management and financial opportunities
Creates and ensures compliance to schedule and all tasks that role up within schedule.
Ensures all NEC, NFPA, AWSD1.1, federal, state, and other applicable codes and regulations are followed during the repair, replacement, and operation of station equipment.
Communicates and leads discussions of activities with all internal and external stakeholders (Site Managers, Engineers, Contractors, Planners, Project Managers and Schedulers, etc).
Develop and implement new processes and procedures for Process and Performance Engineering.
Provide concise and timely updates to leadership and occasionally represent your functional areas when presenting to executive level leadership.
Ensure resource decisions and tasks are backed by data and justified by value added benefits to the organization.
Support the the Financial Planning Process by means of being an active participant in Fossil Asset Management (FAM), Continuous Improvement, and O&M working sessions.
Liaise between the company, contractors, and all other local stakeholders for all generation assets.
Act as an advisor on at least one utility industry group (such as EPRI, EUCG, etc)