Manager Operational Excellence - Process Safety

Job Title: Manager Operational Excellence – Process Safety Job Code: 107820 Job Summary: The process safety manager position is accountable for leading a team supporting NiSource’s safety management system elements and requirements. This position is focused on leading a team in execution of the company’s incident investigation, evaluation and lessons learned safety management system learning from experience element. The incumbent will use the incident investigation and learning from experience processes, tools and results to help drive improvement and risk reduction for our operations, assets and communities. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Leads a team that performs to the incident investigation, evaluation and lessons learned management system requirements. Provides leadership, counsel, and technical expertise throughout NiSource for the incident investigation methodologies used for incidents and near misses. Monitors internal & external incident investigation process (based on a set of criteria) and ensures correct categorization of actual or potential risks, and reports back lessons learned in service of continuous improvement. May lead incident investigations for significant or complex events May participate in industry workgroups groups as a technical professional representative on process safety and incident investigations. Coaches and mentors direct reports and other company functions on incident investigation and human reliability tools, methods and procedures. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience Five years’ experience leading complex incident investigations using industry recognized tools and techniques Preferred Qualifications: Technical/engineering background Formal safety management background Ten years’ experience leading/conducting incident investigations Familiarity with safety management systems Prior natural gas and/or electric utilities operations or engineering experience Prior formal process hazard assessment (PHA) experience Prior experience with human performance tools and methodologies Competencies: Excellent written and verbal skills Managerial courage to lead during incident investigations Strategic Planning Driving for Results Building Talent Business Acumen Customer Focus Disclaimer The proceeding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this 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. 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. Posting Start Date: 2023-06-12 Posting End Date (if applicable): 2023-06-26 Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers. We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.