Mgr Safety

NiSource Inc.; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource Inc. in the United States seeks a senior S&H leader to manage and direct a team of Safety & Health professionals supporting statewide safety activities.

The role provides vision for program development and resource coordination across the state, ensuring compliance with regulatory needs. You will oversee the development, implementation, and sustainability of the Safety Program, interact with regulators, supervise coordinators, and deliver reports to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain the Columbia/NiSource Safety Program.
• Plan work and allocate resources for assigned employees.
• Direct policy/standards revisions and best practices.
• Oversee safety data, indicators, loss events and near-misses reporting.
• Conduct field observations and provide improvement feedback.
• Represent the company with regulators and negotiate with authorities.
• Know when to seek counsel to assess S&H circumstances.
• Manage activities of S&H Coordinators.
• Prepare and deliver reports to senior leaders.

Job description

Job Summary

Manage and direct a team of S&H (Safety & Health) professionals that supports statewide safety activities. This position provides vision and leadership in program development and implementation as well as coordinates and determines resource allocations. Programs may involve all aspects of the management system including, but not limited to auditing, program strategy & development, safety consulting, and employee development. Position will provide professional expertise for the solution of S&H challenges, along with direct oversight and facilitation of safety meetings, staff meetings and safety related operation functions. This position takes ownership and actions to ensure that all employees and contractors within the state are properly prepared to work safely, effectively and in compliance with all Regulatory requirements.
This position has the oversight and responsibility for interpreting, developing, and implementing policies, plans, and procedures dealing with a wide variety of S&H issues pertaining to statewide safety activities of the work group. This position involves providing sound S&H consultation to operations leadership, contractors and employees, within the state, that include issues routinely related to Federal, State or local safety regulations.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the continued development, implementation and sustainability of the Columbia/NiSource Safety Program.

• Responsible for work planning and resource allocation of assigned employees.
• Directs and participates in development/revision of new or existing policies / standards and best practices.
• Oversee safety performance data, lagging/leading indicators, loss event and near miss reporting programs, and overall support of safety management program elements.
• Conducts and documents regular field observations to evaluate work and provide feedback for improvement
• Acts as a company representative for interaction with regulatory agencies, inspections, etc. Negotiates simple issues with State, Federal or County regulators.
• Expected to understand when to seek assistance from attorneys, other experts, governmental officials to assess and act on S&H circumstances.
• Manages activities of S&H Coordinators assigned.
• Prepares and delivers correspondence and reports to senior leaders.