Mgr Safety

NiSource•Merrillville, IN

1d•$113,500 - $170,300

About The Position

Manage and direct a team of Safety & Health (S&H) professionals supporting statewide safety activities. Provide vision and leadership for program development and implementation, coordinate resource allocation, and offer professional expertise in addressing S&H challenges. The role oversees and facilitates safety and staff meetings and related operational functions, and ensures employees and contractors are prepared to work safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Interpret, develop, and implement policies, plans, and procedures covering a wide range of statewide S&H issues. Provide consultation to operations leadership, contractors, and employees on matters involving Federal, State, and local safety regulations. Represent the company with regulatory agencies, support safety performance and improvement programs, and build collaborative relationships across the organization. As a public utility, NiSource provides essential services 24/7. Employees may be required to assist with emergency response, including during storm season, outside normal working hours or on tasks beyond typical responsibilities. The position requires overtime and 25% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety or another S&H-related field; equivalent experience may be substituted in part.
At least five years of experience in one or more functional areas such as occupational safety, environmental work, auditing, or regulatory compliance, or academic equivalent.
At least two years of leadership experience.
Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment.
Ability to compose technical information and prepare manuals, policies, procedures, and scripts.
Diversified and thorough knowledge of State and Federal S&H regulatory programs.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees at all organizational levels and people from other organizations.
Proficiency with computers and modern office equipment.
Ability to take direction from a variety of people and processes and work as a team member.
Strong problem-solving capabilities.
Sound leadership abilities and integrity.
Overtime and 25% travel are required.
Motor vehicle check required.
Natural gas distribution-specific knowledge.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

CSP, CHI, or other safety certifications.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and sustain the Columbia/NiSource Safety Program.
Plan work and allocate resources for assigned employees.
Direct and participate in the development or revision of policies, standards, and best practices.
Oversee safety performance data, leading and lagging indicators, loss event and near-miss reporting, and safety management program elements.
Conduct and document regular field observations, evaluate work, and provide improvement feedback.
Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies and inspections, and negotiate simple issues with State, Federal, or County regulators.
Recognize when legal counsel, other experts, or governmental officials should be consulted about S&H matters.
Manage activities of assigned S&H Coordinators.
Prepare and deliver correspondence and reports to senior leaders.
Maintain current knowledge of technology, regulatory requirements, and related training.
Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with Columbia, EP&C, NIPSCO, and Electric/Generation leadership and management.
Assess organizational safety training and evaluation needs and make recommendations.
Make presentations to internal and external groups.
Coordinate outside S&H contractors as needed.
Initiate continual improvement initiatives and lead cross-functional teams implementing improvements.
Develop or oversee site-specific safety action plans, safety committees, investigation or remediation work plans, audit findings, state safety plans, and root cause analyses.
Work independently, as a project team member, or as a project team leader for S&H leaders.
Participate in leadership staff meetings as the S&H representative, as needed.
Assess and develop the skills of direct reports.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policy and procedure requirements.
Work with NiSource leaders to gather and implement safety best practices.
Work closely with operations personnel to oversee and maintain S&H programs, systems, and procedures.
Participate in and consult on investigations of gas operations collisions, injuries, and near misses.
Use root cause analysis and near-miss information to develop and share lessons learned across the organization.
Recommend improvements to processes, design, procedures, PPE, and operating equipment to reduce hazards and environmental impact.
Train company personnel on S&H programs, systems, policies, and guidelines as needed.