Mgr Safety

Job Summary

Manage and direct a team of S&H (Safety & Health) professionals that supports statewide safety activities. This position provides vision and leadership in program development and implementation as well as coordinates and determines resource allocations.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the continued development, implementation and sustainability of the Columbia/NiSource Safety Program.
• Directs and participates in development/revision of new or existing policies / standards and best practices.
• Oversee safety performance data, lagging/leading indicators, loss event and near miss reporting programs, and overall support of safety management program elements.
• Conducts and documents regular field observations to evaluate work and provide feedback for improvement.
• Acts as a company representative for interaction with regulatory agencies, inspections, etc. Negotiates simple issues with State, Federal or County regulators.
• Understand when to seek assistance from attorneys, other experts, governmental officials to assess and act on S&H circumstances.
• Manages activities of S&H Coordinators assigned.
• Prepares and delivers correspondence and reports to senior leaders.
• Remain current with technology, regulatory requirements, and related training.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with Columbia, EP&C, NIPSCO including Electric/Generation leadership/management.
• Assess organizational safety training and evaluation needs and makes recommendations.
• Make presentations to internal and external groups.
• Cookordinate the work of outside S&H contractors, as needed.
• Initiate continual improvement initiatives and leads cross functional teams in implementing improvements.
• Develops or oversee the development of site specific safety action plans, local and state safety committees, investigation or remediation work plans, audit findings, state safety plan, RCAs, etc.
• Effectively works independently or as a member of a project team or leader of a project team of the S&H leaders.
• Actively participates in leadership staff meetings as S&H representative, as needed.
• Assess and develop skills of direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policy procedure requirements.
• Works with NiSource leaders to gather and implement best practices related to safety.
• Works closely with operations personnel to oversee and maintain S&H programs, systems and procedures.
• Participates and consults in investigations of collisions, injuries, and near misses for gas operations.
• Gather information from RCA's and Near Misses to develop Lesson Learned opportunities and share across the broader organization.
• Recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures, PPE and operating equipment, to minimize the hazard potential or environmental impact.
• Trains company personnel on S&H programs, systems, policies and guidelines as needed.

Required Qualifications

• College degree in safety, or other S&H related field.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted in part.
• Ability to compose technical information, prepare manuals, policies, procedures and scripts.
• Diversified and thorough knowledge of state and federal S&H regulatory programs.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with employees at all levels of the organization and from other organizations.
• Proficient with computers and other modern office equipment.
• Ability to take direction from a variety of people and processes and work as a member of a team.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Sound leadership abilities and integrity.
• Overtime and travel (25%) required.
• Motor vehicle check required.
• Natural gas distribution specific knowledge.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• 4-6 years Five years of experience in one or more of the functional areas such as occupational safety, environmental, auditing, regulatory compliance, etc. or academic equivalent.
• Natural gas distribution specific knowledge.

Physical Demands

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position. As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Safety Statement

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.

Workplace Connection Value

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement

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.

Salary Range

$113,500.00 - $170,300.00