Description

Please note this role is open to any location within the NiSource territory.

Job Summary
Design and implement the Facility Integrity Management Program (FIMP) for NiSource's Supplemental Gas facilities, including Royal Center Underground Storage, Rolling Prairie LNG facility, and three propane distribution systems. Provide centralized support and serve as technical advisor to those responsible for program execution. Satisfy current and changing regulatory and compliance requirements through continuous program review and revision. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain central archive of program roles and responsibilities for program execution.

Essential Functions

• Actively seek and incorporate feedback from internal stakeholders related to performance and support.
• Maintenance of service-focused working relationships with Operations partners. Work collaboratively with the operations department and ensure that this relationship is maintained in a positive manner. Keep an approach to this relationship that is geared towards the operations department being our customer and providing a high level of service.
• Represent Compliance and Technology as a subject matter expert in support of regulatory filings and proceedings at state and federal level.
• Support process to influence regulatory proceedings through industry associations and other opportunities through providing feedback and input to the integrity management team's development of responses and part of the company's response to NPRM's.
• Build, promote and enhance collaborative relationships with Public Utility Commissions, industry associations, company affiliates and other potential business partners.
• Assist areas in preparation for Commission Audits. Collaborate with Standards and Compliance Leaders, peers and local operations to prepare preventative strategies to eliminate repeat offenses.
• Key Stakeholder on decisions to update Company O&M policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit periodic mandated reports to external agencies.
• Align individual objectives with department goals and projects to ensure that corporate needs and objectives are met.
• Maintain awareness of decision-making impacts to capital and O&M budgets and recommend best cost alternatives to meet budgetary constraints.
• Attend conventions, conferences, etc., which relate to functions performed by the department.
• Provide seasoned operations consulting to Field Operations.

Integrity Management Engineer 1

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree from an ABET accredited program
• 1+ years of relevant job experience
• Demonstrated PC skills and software knowledge (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Understanding of the utility industry
• Strong project management skills
• Knowledge of Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP)
• Knowledge of Safety Management System (SMS)
• Knowledge of pipeline safety regulations related to gas distribution facilities
• Knowledge of industry standards related to gas distribution design and operations
• Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations
• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and standards
• Knowledge of technical business applications (e.g. DIS, GIS, WMS, CIS, MAXIMO)
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification EIT certification within 2 years
• Professional Engineer (PE) License P.E. license within 6 years of employment (initial hire date after 2016)
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire
• Travel up to 20%

Integrity Management Engineer 2

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree from an ABET accredited program
• 3 years of Operations experience (IME 1)
• 5 years of Operations experience (IME2)
• Demonstrated leadership experience over complex programs or projects
• (IME 2:) Successfully satisfied Advancement Criteria
• Strong background and understanding of pipeline safety regulations related to gas distribution or transmission facilities.
• Strong background or knowledge of industry standards related to gas distribution or transmission design and operations.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong organizational & planning skills.
• Demonstrated direct interface in providing support to commission audits and inquiries.
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire
• Travel up to 20%

Integrity Management Engineer 3

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree from an ABET accredited program
• Complete training, development and advancement criteria required for the Integrity Management Engineer 3 level
• Demonstrated PC skills and software knowledge (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the utility industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP)
• Demonstrated knowledge of pipeline safety regulations related to gas distribution facilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards related to gas distribution design and operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical business applications (e.g. DIS, GIS, WMS, CIS, MAXIMO)
• Knowledge of Safety Management System (SMS)
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification EIT certification within 2 years
• Professional Engineer (PE) License P.E. license within 6 years of employment (initial hire date after 2016)
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire
• Travel up to 20%

Sr. Integrity Management Engineer

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree from an ABET accredited program
• 5+ years of relevant job experience
• Valid Drivers License
• Successful completion of development and advancement criteria required for the Senior Integrity Management Engineer level
• Demonstrated PC skills and software knowledge (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience over complex programs or projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of the utility industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP)
• Demonstrated knowledge of pipeline safety regulations related to gas distribution facilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards related to gas distribution design and operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical business applications (e.g. DIS, GIS, WMS, CIS, MAXIMO)
• Knowledge of Safety Management System (SMS)
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire
• Travel up to 20%

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Master's Degree in Business or Engineering
• Operations knowledge/experience
• Experience working geographically dispersed
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Upon Hire
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Upon Hire

Physical Demands

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

Please note this role is open to any location within the NiSource territory.

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.

Salary Range:
$67,900.00 - $165,300.00

Posting Start Date:
2025-01-14

Posting End Date (if applicable):
2025-01-28
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.