Safety & Health Coordinator 2

NiSource•South Bend, IN

About The Position

Implements, coordinates, and supports health and safety programs for NiSource Columbia Gas Natural Gas Distribution operations and construction, with a focus on gas operations, gas construction, and contractor activities. Work may include auditing, permitting, program development, safety consulting, site consultation, and hazard and risk mitigation. The position provides professional expertise to address health and safety challenges and interprets, develops, and implements policies, plans, and procedures related to federal, state, and local requirements. It also provides safety and health consultation to Columbia Gas leadership and employees, including support for programs, training, and initiatives. The role works with operations and construction personnel to maintain safety programs, systems, teams, and procedures. It investigates incidents and workplace hazards, leads or participates in root-cause investigations, and helps develop and implement changes to work practices. The position also manages contractor safety data and third-party consultants, prepares regulatory materials and permits, and represents the company in interactions with regulatory agencies. The posting includes qualification criteria for Environmental Coordinator 2 and Environmental Coordinator 3. It describes a work setting that is 60% indoors and 40% outdoors, with sitting 50% of the time, standing or walking 35%, and kneeling, bending, or stooping 15%. Overtime and 25% travel are required. Emergency response needs may require work outside normal hours or assistance with tasks outside typical responsibilities. A motor vehicle check is required.

Requirements

College degree in Occupational Health and Safety Management, Safety Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or another safety-related field; equivalent experience may be substituted in part.
One to five years of experience in occupational safety, risk management, environmental work, auditing, regulatory compliance, or a related functional area, or academic equivalent, preferred.
Ability to work independently and use professional judgment.
Ability to compose technical information and prepare manuals, policies, procedures, and scripts.
Thorough knowledge of state and federal safety and health 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 multiple people and processes and work as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving capabilities.
Sound leadership abilities and integrity.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Motor vehicle check required.

Nice To Haves

Natural gas distribution-specific knowledge.
Experience in occupational safety, risk management, environmental work, auditing, or regulatory compliance, or academic equivalent.
For the Environmental Coordinator 3 qualifications included in the posting: bachelor's degree in science, environmental science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
For the Environmental Coordinator 3 qualifications included in the posting: five to eight years of relevant experience.
Working knowledge of environmental air, water, natural resource, and waste management requirements and ability to analyze regulations, identify issues or opportunities, and communicate results.
Working knowledge of electric generation and natural gas operations and associated environmental regulations.
Self-directed aptitude and willingness to contribute across environmental disciplines.
Ability to work cooperatively, build consensus, and lead in diverse team settings.
Ability to use professional judgment and work with minimal direct supervision.
Well-developed analytical and communication skills, learning agility, and adaptability.
Competence with electronic spreadsheets and word processing software.
Ability to independently recognize when to seek assistance from attorneys, other experts, or government officials regarding environmental circumstances.
Working knowledge of operations support systems such as Maximo, Work Management, GIS, and CIS.
Working knowledge of project management principles.

Responsibilities

Coordinate compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company safety and health requirements.
Revise existing safety and health materials, programs, systems, and procedures for assigned construction facilities.
Develop training materials, programs, systems, and procedures for operations- and construction-related safety issues.
Prepare and obtain safety permits or approvals, and advise operations on permits and timelines for simple projects.
Prepare formal comments on proposed rules and regulations for submission to state or federal agencies.
Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies and during inspections.
Collaborate with peers to prepare policies, plans, and procedures for implementation across business units.
Develop or oversee project- or site-specific safety plans, safety committees, investigation plans, and remediation work plans.
Work independently, as a project team member, or as a project team leader.
Negotiate simple issues with state, federal, or county regulators.
Manage third-party consultants collecting information about company or contractor safety, job sites, projects, exposure assessments, and contaminated soil or water.
Prepare summaries, inspection forms, and interpretations of regulatory requirements for operations and construction.
Work with operations and construction personnel to oversee and maintain safety programs, systems, teams, and procedures.
Investigate collisions, injuries, and complaints about hazards or uncomfortable workplace conditions.
Lead and participate in root-cause investigations; oversee development and implementation of necessary work-practice changes.
Recommend improvements to processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to reduce hazards and safety or environmental impacts.
Prepare technical materials or collect data to support complex permit applications or safety and health evaluations; prepare simple permit applications.
Provide ISNetworld support and monitor and report on current and future contractors.
Oversee safety performance data and statistics, safety-loss event notifications, and near-miss reporting; assist with post-incident root-cause investigations and occupational safety and health management programs.
Recognize when legal, technical, or governmental assistance is needed to assess and address occupational safety and health circumstances.