Job Summary
The Manager of Wind & Hydro O&M is responsible for leadership and oversight of NIPSCO's Renewable Wind and Hydro generation facilities. This position will develop, implement, and oversee the Renewable Generation strategic plan to ensure successful execution of NiSource and NIPSCO Electric Operation's strategic goals.
Essential Functions
•Display leadership and support to provide a safe work environment
•Create a supportive environment by building effective relationships, treating people with dignity, and soliciting feedback to improve effectiveness
•Coach, provide timely feedback, and clarity of purpose and direction while giving the opportunity for all employees to reach their maximum potential and contribution
•Ensure alignment of corporate strategies within the current business environment by maintaining industry, regulatory and economic knowledge. Apply industry best practices to integrate knowledge areas for optimum asset health and production.
•Manage staff in the development of asset estimates, budgets, schedules, risk identification, and scope. Effectively manage and control our Wind and Hydro assets by defining and administering appropriate staffing resources.
•Implement strategic maintenance plans by soliciting and consolidated feedback from the performance management, asset management, and leadership teams to effectively maintain our KPI’s.
•Generate and manage mitigative actions plans for events that drive our performance relative to our KPI’s.
•Actively engage with the teams and leadership to ensure our KPI’s align with the industry and corporate strategic visions and goals.
•Aggregate and consolidate data and information to present to leadership in a concise and straightforward format to drive key business decisions and O&M activities. Work with leadership teams to develop and drive internal alignment on asset-level strategy and determine annual objectives.
•Provide timely, relevant, and quantifiable information to their Directors and Vice Presidents to assist them with balanced decision-making regarding project management and/or financial opportunities
•Ensures compliance to FERC issued operating license and is main liaison for all FERC communication and correspondence.
•Ensures all OSHA, NEC, NFPA, AWSD1.1, federal, state, and other applicable codes and regulations are followed during the design, construction, repair, and operation of station equipment.
•Communicates and leads discussions of dam activities with all internal and external stakeholders (Emergency response teams, Lake Owner Association, DNR, etc).
•Develop and implement new wind site strategic internalization activities for our renewable wind sites.
•Provide concise and timely updates to leadership and occasionally represent your functional areas when presenting to executive level leadership.
•Ensure resource decisions and tasks are backed by data and justified by value added benefits to the organization.
•Ensures all internal and external stakeholders are aligned to support successful transition of all renewable assets from project phase into operations phase.
•Support the internal stakeholders for upcoming renewable energy project phases & Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) as well as ongoing requirements for assets currently in commercial operation.
•Liaise between the company and the public, county, and local stakeholders for our wind and hydro assets.
•Act as an advisor on at least one renewable energy industry group (such as EPRI)
Required Qualifications For Position
•7+ years Experience in one or more of the following: renewable energy, project management, operations, maintenance, engineering, legal/contractual.
•Experience working with renewable assets (wind, hydro, electric operations) High
•Previous leadership experience (represented employee leadership experience preferred)
•Working knowledge of all aspects of a regulated electric utility Medium
•Must have the ability to lead and function in multi-discipline teams across multiple sites High
•Ability to coach, develop and motivate employees to perform at high levels of productivity High
•Strong organizational planning and business administration skills High
•Strong communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills High
•Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills High
•Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and analytical processes Medium
•Previous experience with leveraging Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) for business needs Low
•Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications High
•Knowledge of permit limits and requirements. Medium
•Working knowledge of data management and business intelligence software Low
•Experience/education/training in writing business plans, creating implementation plans (tactical and strategic), budget justifications Medium
•Mental/physical stress management skills to effectively deal with the pressures of unexpected changes, deadlines, time, and budget constraints High
•Experience/trained use of computers and project software. Formal training/education in coaching and development of employees Medium
Preferred Additional Qualifications For Position
•Master of Business Administration (MBA)
•Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Upon Hire
•Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Business/Engineering or Engineering Technology or other related field from an accredited university or college
Physical Demands
•Repetitive Motions - Frequently
•Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently
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.
Workplace Connection
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 the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents 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*:
$129,500.00 - $194,300.00
•The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.
Posting Start Date:
2025-05-15
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2025-05-29
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Monticello, IN
Full-time
