Field Leader Measurement & Regulation (M&R)

NiSource Corporate Services Co; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource Corporate Services Co. seeks a Field Leader for Measurement & Regulation to guide a frontline team operating and maintaining gas measurement and regulation assets. You will drive safety, coach staff, and ensure compliance with standards while supporting emergency response when required.

The role requires reading system diagrams, supervising field crews, and coordinating with internal/external partners. On-site work and potential travel are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of measurement & regulation experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read plant piping, electrical, and mechanical diagrams.
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergencies.
• Strong safety and compliance knowledge.
• Ability to motivate stakeholders with differing priorities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to coach and develop employees.
• Experience with various technologies used daily.
• Willingness to travel/out-of-town as needed.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership and promote safe working environments.
• Lead, direct, and coach front-line workers; enable two-way communication.
• Be a regular presence at work sites; provide feedback.
• Develop, train, and evaluate front-line staff for performance.
• Enforce terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement where applicable.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure optimal resource use and execution of work plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups for coordination.
• Ensure proper use of tools and technologies in daily work.
• Ensure work complies with standards and regulations.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Represent the organization with a leadership presence.
• Troubleshoot process systems and equipment as needed.
• Respond to emergencies per incident command procedures.

Skills

Safety leadership

Decision making under pressure

Coaching & development

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

System diagrams literacy

Emergency response procedures

Job description

Job Summary

A Field Leader for Measurement & Regulation provides leadership to a team of employees and/or contractors directly responsible for operating and maintaining measurement and/or regulation stations that feed natural gas systems and customers. The stations include a broad range of assets with mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical attributes. Field Leaders generally have an assigned geographic service territory and are expected to ensure safe, reliable, delivery of gas to communities and large customers. They serve as role models for safe work practices, are visible in the field, and help ensure work is performed in accordance with standards and procedures. They also actively manage the development and training of employees to improve individual and team performance. Field Leaders are generally on call 24 hours a day to support operational activities and natural gas emergencies, as necessary.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate Safety Leadership by promoting and assuring a safe working environment, as well as helping to support the continued improvement of natural gas public safety.
• Provide leadership, direction, and performance coaching to the front-line workforce. Facilitate effective two-way communication, especially between front-line workers and the rest of the organization.
• Serve as a consistent and regular presence at work sites providing leadership, direction and feedback to the front-line employees.
• Actively manage the development, training, and evaluation of front-line workers to improve individual and team performance.
• Manage and enforce the terms in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (where applicable)
• Promote Operational Excellence by motivating, coaching, and developing staff to meet established objectives
• Create an environment in which front-line workers are actively involved in the spirit and steps of Continuous Improvement.
• Ensure optimal use of resources by supporting the development and driving the execution of the teams' work plans.
• Collaborate with and build strong working relationships with internal and external groups to coordinate work efforts.
• Ensure employees effectively use tools and technology to complete their daily work.
• Ensures work is completed according to company standards and regulations
• Cultivate and advance a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Convey a leadership image that is consistent with the organization's values, demonstrating the qualities, traits and demeanor that commands leadership respect.
• Troubleshoot process systems and equipment when failures or inefficiencies occur
• Respond to emergencies within the company's established procedures and incident command system structure

Required Qualifications for Position

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of measurement & regulation experience (or equivalent, i.e. gas distribution or transmission operations, gas engineering, liquid pump stations, etc.)
• Able to read system diagrams for plant piping, processing, electrical & electronic equipment, and mechanical & pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to quickly assess and make sound decisions in emergency situations
• Strong knowledge of on-the-job safety and compliance requirements
• Ability to motivate stakeholders with varying priorities to accomplish a common goal
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to coach and develop employees
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of technologies used for everyday tasks
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to grasp technical explanations of systems, processes, and equipment.
• Additional hours more than 40/week and/or out of town or overnight travel may be required to meet expectations of this position
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Associate's degree associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 4+ years of measurement & regulation experience (or equivalent, i.e. gas distribution or transmission operations, gas engineering, liquid pump stations, etc.)
• Demonstrated Leadership experience
• additional relevant certifications such as: Project Management Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Professional Engineer Certification

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 collaborativel