Mgr Gas Control Ops

Description

Job Summary

Provide leadership and direction to the Gas Control department, which has two control rooms, Hammond and Columbus, that monitors and controls 24/7 across all NI operating companies. The manager is a single point of contact to communicate non-routine operations, emerging risks, and incidents to leadership. This leader is responsible for compliance of the control room operations and for managing activity to meet the needs of customers while also meeting nominations and avoiding possible penalties from operational flow orders.

Essential Functions

- Manages gas control activities to maintain gas system integrity while effectively interfacing with gas supply, system planning and field operation stakeholders

- Oversees the scheduling of Gas Control Supervisors and Gas Controllers to assure proper staffing and in compliance with applicable regulations.

- Works collaboratively with suppliers, pipelines, LDCs, marketers, gas customers and supporting departments (i.e. other ES&O departments, GSO, Industrial Billing, I&C, etc) in support of the gas management and control activities.

- Works with internal and external business partners ensuring continuous SCADA and j5 system operability, which is critical for Gas Control to keep within pipeline delivery entitlements, monitoring safe & reliable pipeline system and to maintain required compliance documentation.

- Provides expertise pertaining to the optimal use of gas supplies and pipeline capacity contracts in meeting customer demand and daily nominations.

- Manages introduction of on system supplies (LNG, Propane/Air, Underground Storage) to system operations and manages LDCs services to customers with large, highly variable demand for natural gas.

- Develops emergency plans and participates in drills, including Gas Control Evacuation and Recovery Plan, that are designed to support gas system reliability.

- Ensures Gas Control compliance under all federal, state and company mandated programs.

- Is responsible to ensure Gas Control personnel are trained under the Gas Control training programs and qualified under the DOT Operator Qualification (OQ) program.

- Develops and drives process improvement initiatives & best practices including working with business partners on cross functional issues impacting gas control, including annual reviews of the company’s Control Room Management Plan and Alarm Management Plan

- Oversight of training & development for Gas Control employees including the development and implementation of training and development activities to ensure staff is qualified under the DOT Operator Qualification (OQ) program.

Required Qualifications For Position

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

- Proven Leadership Capability

- Broad knowledge of natural gas industry

- Ability to direct, review and assess quantitative analyses

- Ability to resolve complex problems and manage conflicting issues

- Strong written and oral communication skills

- Strong organizational / time management skills

- Exercises independent judgment and initiate solutions

- Develops effective working relationships

- Handles multiple demands and competing priorities

- Understanding of pipeline hydraulics to proactively recognize problems and implement solutions

- Detailed knowledge of NiSource’s gas systems

- Data Management Experience

- Demonstrated ability to coach others in their development

- Proven track record of continuous improvement

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

- Engineering degree

- 10 years gas utility experience

- 5 years’ experience in relevant operations role(s)

- Experience with the use of real time computer technology (SCADA)

- Experience with instrumentation & controls

- Experience with the OSIsoft PI software

- Data Management Experience

- Leadership experience in a 24/7 (shift work) environment

- Experience with developing interactive computer based training

- Experience with OQ & Control Room Management

- Experience with / Knowledge of gas supply

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

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:

2025-08-18

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2025-09-01

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.