Environmental Coordinator - NiSource

Description

Job Title:  Environmental Coordinator III

Job Code:   105018

Summary

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 including, but not limited to, air, water, natural resource and waste management in accordance with local, state and federal requirements. Responsibilities also include activities related to enhancing and maintaining the NiSource Environmental Management System including analyzing and managing data to direct and cause continuous improvement related to environmental performance and to enhance and maintain a process to track, monitor, communicate and minimize environmental related risk. This position is intended to bring a wide range of challenging opportunities to someone who is eager to become part of and significantly contribute to an environmental leader in the energy industry.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Typical duties for each job are described below. The amount of time specific employees spend on each duty will vary.

Environmental Coordinator I

• Typically performs duties assigned by environmental management.
• Work independently and use professional judgment, the employee is likely to review recommendations with their immediate supervisor.
• Trains field construction and operations personnel on environmental programs, systems, policies and guidelines.
• Prepares summaries, interpretations, etc. for field construction and operations on the requirements of new or existing air, water, waste, or natural resource requirements.
• Advises construction and operations environmental requirements necessary for simple projects along with associated timeframes.
• Works closely with construction and operations personnel to oversee and maintain environmental programs, systems and procedures.
• Prepares technical materials or independently collects data to assist more senior staff in the addressing complex air, water, waste or natural resource environmental issues. Addresses simple environmental issues.
• Implements and maintains budgets or other financial information.

Environmental Coordinator II

• Includes all of the Environmental Coordinator I duties.
• Addresses moderately complex environmental issues.
• Negotiates simple issues with state, federal or county regulators.
• Develops and regularly updates environmental training materials, programs, systems, or procedures for individual facilities.
• Develops new training materials, programs, systems, or procedures for moderately complex issues.
• Manage third party consultants to address increasingly complex specific issues or systematic environmental issues.
• Expected to more independently understand when to seek assistance from attorneys, other experts, governmental officials to assess and act on environmental situations.

Environmental Coordinator III

• Includes all of the Environmental Coordinator II duties.
• Revises existing environmental training materials, programs, systems or procedures for all facilities within operating companies.
• Develops new training materials, programs, systems or procedures for complex environmental issues.
• Addresses complex environmental issues.
• Acts as a company representative for interaction with regulatory agencies, inspections, etc. Determines when to seek advice from Counsel and negotiates potential noncompliance issues with regulators on complex issues.
• Prepares Policies, Plans and Procedures to be implemented across multiple operating companies. Develop or oversee development holistic environmental plans for construction projects and operating areas.
• Effectively works independently or as a member of a project team or leader of a project team of Coordinators.
• Recognized as a Company expert.

Required Qualifications for Position

Environmental Coordinator I

• College degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Meteorology, Biology, Ecology, Geology, Forestry, or other technical related field. Equivalent work experience may be substituted.
• Work independently and use professional judgment.
• Trains field construction and operations personnel on environmental programs, systems, policies and guidelines.
• Prepares summaries, interpretations, etc. for field construction and operations on the requirements of new or existing air, water, waste, or natural resource requirements.
• Experience implementing and maintaining budgets or other financial information.

Environmental Coordinator II

• Includes all of the Environmental Coordinator I requirements.
• Experience negotiating simple issues with state, federal or county regulators.
• Experience developing and regularly updating environmental training materials, programs, systems, or procedures for individual facilities.
• Experience developing new training materials, programs, systems, or procedures for moderately complex issues.
• Experience managing third party consultants to address increasingly complex specific issues or systematic environmental issues.

Environmental Coordinator III

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field. Equivalent work experience may be substituted
• A minimum of 5 - 8 years relevant experience
• Working knowledge of environmental air, water, natural resource and waste management requirements with ability to analyze environmental regulations, identify issues/opportunities, and communicate results
• Working knowledge of electric generation and natural gas operations and associated environmental regulations
• Self-directed aptitude and willing to contribute in a wide array of environmental disciplines
• Ability to work cooperatively and build consensus in a team environment and have a strong ability to work with and be a leader in diverse team settings
• Ability to use professional judgment and work in a self-directed manner with minimal direct supervision
• Well-developed analytical and communication skills
• Strong learning agility skills and able to adapt to a consistently changing environment
• Competent in the use of electronic spreadsheets and word processing software
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Approximately 5% travel

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Master’s Degree in Environmental related field
• Independently understand when to seek assistance from attorneys, other experts, government officials to assess and act on environmental circumstances
• Working knowledge of operations support systems (e.g. Maximo, Work Management, GIS, CIS)
• Working knowledge of principles of project management
• Experience managing third party consultants

The successful candidate will be put in one of these 3 categories based off of their education and experience.

• Environmental Coordinator I
• Environmental Coordinator II
• Environmental Coordinator III

Disclaimer

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

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, genetic information, 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. 

Salary Range:

$91,000.00 - $136,600.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-04-18

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-05-03
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.