Environmental Programs Lead – Compliance & Sustainability

NiSource Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource Inc. is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to provide corporate-wide technical environmental expertise, integrating science, regulatory requirements, and company policy.

The role covers air, water, natural resources, waste management, permitting, remediation, sustainability, and risk management across business units. The role includes travel between Valparaiso, IN, Wheatfield, IN, and Southern Indiana, with expected travel on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, natural science, or a related field plus 3+ years of environmental compliance experience or equivalent work experience within a utility.
• Working knowledge of air, water, natural resources, and waste management requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to the energy industry and familiarity with electric generation and natural gas operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with Maximo, GIS, CIS and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support a safe working environment and public safety.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for environmental continuous improvement using established systems, processes, and procedures.
• Integrate business and regulatory needs, coordinate across organizational levels, and use change-management practices to support action planning.
• Provide clear, concise communication that keeps business partners and leaders informed of environmental performance and risk.
• Coordinate or perform required environmental activities to ensure programs and permits are implemented effectively and maintain compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of environmental requirements and regulatory processes.
• Manage assigned budgets, consultants, and resources to deliver results on time and within budget.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, natural science, or a related field

Tools

Maximo

GIS

CIS

Work management systems

Job description

NiSource Inc. is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to provide corporate-wide technical environmental expertise, integrating science, regulatory requirements, and company policy.

The role covers air, water, natural resources, waste management, permitting, remediation, sustainability, and risk management across business units. The role includes travel between Valparaiso, IN, Wheatfield, IN, and Southern Indiana, with expected travel on a regular basis.