Natural Resources Permitting Coordinator

NiSource Corporate Services Co; Goshen (IN); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NiSource Corporate Services Co in Indiana seeks an Environmental Coordinator to integrate science, legal requirements, operational activities and policy to support environmental programs across business units. The role focuses on natural resources, regulatory compliance, and proactive environmental management to meet local, state, and federal requirements while aligning with NiSource policy and objectives.

The candidate will analyze rules, coordinate permitting, collaborate with partners, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Indiana natural resources permitting for energy projects.
• Knowledge of energy industry operations.
• Strong learning agility and adaptability.
• Self-directed and able to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and word processing.
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA, GIS, Smartsheet.
• Experience directing third-party consultants.
• Understanding of basic project management principles.
• Approximately 5–25% travel.

Aufgaben

• Preparation and coordination of environmental permitting for projects and programs.
• Coordinate environmental activities to ensure 100% compliance with regulations and permits; conduct field investigations.
• Coordinate with business partners to align operational needs with environmental risk mitigation.
• Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations and regulatory processes.
• Analyze rules and guidelines to meet corporate directives.
• Oversee environmental surveys, reports and assessments and other permitting tasks.
• Partner with construction to achieve compliance goals and provide improvement recommendations.
• Lead meetings and training with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support and implement proactive environmental systems and programs.
• Use established systems to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with multiple levels and partners to facilitate action planning.
• Communicate project status clearly to stakeholders; work independently and in teams.
• Promote safe working conditions and public safety.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

GIS

Smartsheet

Excel

Word

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

A corporate-wide position involving professional technical skill and/or judgment in areas involving an integration of science, legal requirements, operational activities and policy. The Environmental Coordinator is responsible for analysis, design, implementation and management of existing and new environmental programs, regulations and legislation to provide environmental support for business units in a proactive, cost-effective manner that is consistent with NiSource policy and business objectives. Responsibilities encompass a wide-range of environmental program areas with a primary focus on natural resources in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.

Essential Functions

• Preparation and coordination of environmental permitting for a variety of projects and programs supporting NiSource and NIPSCO.
• Coordinates and/or performs required environmental activities necessary to ensure environmental programs and permits are properly implemented and attain 100% compliance, including field investigations to verify conformance with engineering and construction plans.
• Coordinates with affected business partners to align business operational needs and constraints with efficient and effective environmental risk minimization and mitigation.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current environmental regulations and the regulatory process.
• Analyzes and interprets environmental related rules, regulations, policies and guidelines as necessary to meet applicable requirements and/or corporate directives.
• Oversee environmental resource surveys, environmental report and/or assessment preparation, and other environmental permitting.
• Partner with construction field personnel to achieve compliance goals and meet regulatory requirements. Engage in problem solving dialogue and provide recommendations for improvement and compliance.
• Participate in and/or lead meetings, training sessions, and calls with internal stakeholders and external partners including contractors, agencies, and associations.
• Supports and implements compliance and proactive environmental systems and programs.
• Utilizes existing systems, processes and procedures to identify and communicate opportunities for environmental related continuous improvement.
• Integrate business and regulatory needs and coordinate with multiple levels and multiple business partners within the organization to utilize change management tools and skills to facilitate action planning.
• Provides clear, concise and effective communication with business partners to keep stakeholders informed of project status.
• Be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Promotes and assures safe working environment and public safety.

Required Qualifications For Positio n

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Environmental Science, or related field. Equivalent work experience may be substituted.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant experience is required for this position.
• Working knowledge of natural resources permitting requirements (e.g., wetland and waterbody crossings, earth disturbance, threatened and endangered species) in the state of Indiana with a specific focus on environmental regulations related to the energy industry.
• Knowledge of energy industry operations.
• Strong learning agility skills and ability to adapt to a consistently changing environment.
• Self-directed aptitude and willing to contribute in a wide array of environmental disciplines.
• Ability to work cooperatively and build consensus within a diverse working group.
• Ability to use professional judgment and work in a self-directed manner with an appropriate level of direct supervision.
• Well-developed analytical and communication skills.
• Competent in the use of electronic spreadsheets and word processing software.
• Knowledge of work management support systems (e.g. SAP S/4 HANA, GIS, Smartsheet).
• Well-developed analytical and communication skills.
• Experience directing third party consultants.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management.
• Approximately 5 - 25% travel.

Preferred Qualifications For Position

• Direct electric and natural gas utility industry experience
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and compliance for any of the following entities: INDOT, commercial or residential real estate development, County SWCD, or Local MS4 program

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of 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 futu