Director System Operations - Gas Transmission

Description

Job Summary
Directs and manages the initiatives associated with the applicable technical functions of gas measurement, pressure regulation, corrosion and leakage. Ensures that efforts are in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory requirements while ensuring safe, reliable service to customers in an efficient, economical manner.

Essential Functions

• Directs and manages support of technical operations functions, including but not limited to compliance activities related to measurement and regulation, corrosion and leakage.
• Establishes priorities and develops programs to obtain value-added M&R facilities, corrosion systems and leakage control initiatives
• Responsible for establishing and managing operations budgets to meet strategic objectives
• Establishes operating responsibilities/expectations for the Technical staff and implements initiatives that ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements
• Identifies, develops and prioritizes delivery of technical services training
• Fosters the necessary environment for effective customer satisfaction
• Keep abreast of latest technologies, rulemaking, and practices related to pressure/ regulation, gas measurement, corrosion and leakage control.

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years of leadership experience within a utility
• 4 years gas utility operations experience
• Understanding and execution of capital and O&M budgeting processes
• Demonstrated ability to provide oversight, leadership and direction in the overall management of gas transmission, distribution, and service operations
• Knowledge of gas local distribution company "LDC", measurement, regulation & transmission operations, policies, programs and practices.
• Strong familiarity with PHMSA requirements
• Demonstrated ability to provide oversight, leadership and direction in the overall management of M&R, Corrosion,, and Compliance
• Familiarity with Gas' Capital and O&M budgeting processes

Key Competencies

• Develop a Safety Culture Built on Mutual Care
• Building Trust
• Communication
• Champion Change
• Building a Successful Team
• Gaining Commitment
• Coach improvement
• Work Collaboratively
• Planning & Organizing
• Judgment
• Analysis
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Delegating Responsibility
• Valuing Diversity
• Demonstrated knowledge of the philosophy and process of Continuous Improvement

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Experience in managing one or more of the following functions: measurement, regulation, corrosion, gas transmission and/or compliance.

Physical Demands

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity
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 and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent 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.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

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.

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