Natural Resources Permitting Coordinator

About the role

A corporate-wide position involving professional technical skill and/or judgment in areas involving an integration of science, legal requirements, operational activities and policy. The Environmental Coordinator is responsible for analysis, design, implementation and management of existing and new environmental programs, regulations and legislation to provide environmental support for business units in a proactive, cost-effective manner that is consistent with NiSource policy and business objectives. Responsibilities encompass a wide-range of environmental program areas with a primary focus on natural resources in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and coordination of environmental permitting for a variety of project and programs supporting NiSource and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania.
• Coordinates and/or performs required environmental activities necessary to ensure environmental programs and permits are properly implemented and attain 100% compliance, including field investigations to verify conformance with engineering and construction plans.
• Coordinates with affected business partners to align business operational needs and constraints with efficient and effective environmental risk minimization and mitigation.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current environmental regulations and the regulatory process.
• Analyzes and interprets environmental related rules, regulations, policies and guidelines as necessary to meet applicable requirements and/or corporate directives.
• Oversee environmental resource surveys, environmental report and/or assessment preparation, and other environmental permitting.
• Partner with construction field personnel to achieve compliance goals and meet regulatory requirements.
• Engage in problem solving dialogue and provide recommendations for improvement and compliance.
• Participate in and/or lead meetings, training sessions, and calls with internal stakeholders and external partners including contractors, agencies, and associations.
• Supports and implements compliance and proactive environmental systems and programs.
• Utilizes existing systems, processes and procedures to identify and communicate