Director Generation Engineering & Outage Mgmt.

059 Northern IN Public Serv Co LLC; Town of Wheatfield (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource is seeking a Director of Generation Engineering & Outage Management to lead safe, reliable planning and execution of capital projects, outages, and engineering programs for the generation fleet. You will drive operational excellence, asset reliability, and workforce development to meet business and customer demands.

The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Environmental, and Safety teams to ensure successful project delivery, outage readiness, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project management, execution, and outage planning in power generation.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership responsibilities over managers, technical professionals, or cross-functional teams.
• Experience in regulated utility environments with safety, environmental, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of capital projects, major maintenance, and planned outages across the generation fleet.
• Establish and maintain engineering, project management, outage management, and execution standards.
• Ensure projects and outages are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Safety knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree Engineering/Construction/Business or related technical discipline

Job description

Job Summary The Director, Generation Engineering & Outage Management is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient planning and execution of capital projects, engineering programs, and planned outages supporting electric generation operations. This role drives operational excellence, asset reliability, project execution, outage readiness, and workforce development while ensuring generation assets are available to meet business and customer demands. The Director develops and executes strategic initiatives that improve generation performance, optimize capital and outage investments, enhance organizational capability, and support long-term fleet reliability objectives. This position collaborates closely with Generation Operations, Central Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Environmental, and Safety teams to ensure successful project delivery, outage execution, and operational readiness across the generation fleet. The role directly supports GENCO by ensuring generation assets are maintained, upgraded, and returned to service safely, reliably, and cost-effectively while positioning the organization for future generation growth and asset integration.

Essential Functions

• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence across generation engineering, projects, and outage management activities.
• Lead planning and execution of capital projects, major maintenance activities, and planned outages across the generation fleet.
• Establish and maintain engineering, project management, outage management, and execution standards to drive consistent performance.
• Ensure projects and outages are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Direct project controls, forecasting, risk management, change management, and performance reporting programs.
• Provide leadership for outage readiness, resource planning, contractor management, materials management, and contingency planning.
• Partner with Plant Operations and Central Engineering to improve asset reliability, equipment performance, and lifecycle management strategies.
• Support commissioning, startup, turnover, and integration of new and upgraded generation assets.
• Develop and execute annual operating plans, capital investment strategies, budgets, and performance objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, performance metrics, benchmarking, and best-practice implementation.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Safety, Environmental, Regulatory, and external stakeholders.
• Develop leaders and technical talent to ensure organizational capability, succession planning, and long-term workforce readiness.
• Support fleet modernization initiatives and future generation investments, including thermal, renewable, and emerging generation technologies.

Required Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, project execution, and outage planning and management within the power generation industry, including demonstrated experience leading and executing both Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and capital project at power generating facilities.
• Experience must include managing complex project scopes, budgets, schedules, resources, contractors, and execution risks while ensuring safe, reliable, cost effective, and timely delivery of projects and planned outages.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience with responsibility for leading managers, technical professionals, project teams, and/or cross-functional organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale capital projects, major maintenance programs, and planned outage activities within a utility, power generation, industrial, or energy environment.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, capital investment plans, resource allocation, and performance metrics.
• Experience working within regulated utility environments with a strong understanding of safety, environmental, and operational compliance requirements.
• Ability to travel to generation facilities as needed.
• Strong knowledge of generation asset operations, engineering principles, project execution, asset reliability, and maintenance best practices.
• High Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational development capabilities.
• High Ability to influence and collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Environmental, and Safety functions.
• High Demonstrated experience working effectively with a represented workforce, including knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, established work practices, and labor management relations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Master's Degree Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Professional Engineer (PE).

Physical Demands

Standing - Occasionally Walking - Occasionally Sitting - Constantly Lifting - Rarely Carrying - Rarely Pushing - Rarely Pulling - Rarely Climbing - Rarely Balancing - Rarely Stooping - Rarely Kneeling - Rarely Crouching - Rarely Crawling - Rarely Reaching - Rarely Handling - Occasionally Grasping - Occasionally Feeling - Rarely Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly 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 for the position. As a public utility, NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various times throughout the year, including during storm season. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Workplace Connection

We value a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to do their best work. We encourage open dialogue, value different perspectives, and work collaboratively with employees, customers, and partners. We recognize and respect the unique experiences people bring, including different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We treat others with professionalism and care, and we each play a part in creating a positive work environment.

Veteran Hiring & Inclusion

NiSource is proud to support veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. We value the leadership, teamwork, and mission-focused experience the military community brings, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development.

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.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at [e-mail] or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement

Safety is a core value at NiSource. Employees are expected to follow safety requirements, report hazards, and help maintain a safe environment for themselves and their coworkers.

E-Verify

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program. Please review the following notices regarding your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law.

Salary Range

$160,100.00 - $240,100.00*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.

Company Overview

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.