Regional T&D Operations Leader

059 Northern IN Public Serv Co LLC; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource in the United States Midwest region seeks a senior leader to head the Transmission and Distribution Operations and Maintenance organization, directing Regional Managers, Supervisors, and a wide network to ensure safe, reliable service.

You will partner with engineering and project teams, manage budgets, and lead emergency response, safety programs, and regulatory compliance while driving repair and restoration during outages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in electric utility or similar field with increasing responsibility.
• Minimum 5 years in electric transmission and distribution operations and/or maintenance.
• Experience leading teams and leaders, managing budgets, meeting regulatory requirements, and driving safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead geographically dispersed line operations teams to safely execute transmission and distribution operations, maintenance, and construction activities.
• Champion a strong safety culture; drive continuous improvement in safety metrics and field execution.
• Ensure work complies with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations and company procedures.
• Coach and develop leadership and hourly employees; recognize performance and address gaps.
• Oversee operating and maintenance plans, schedules, and resource allocation to optimize reliability and cost.
• Drive reliability and customer performance outcomes, including restoration commitments and CAIDI/ETR metrics.
• Provide 24/7 leadership readiness and coordinate restoration during outages and emergencies.
• Manage O&M and capital budgets, including overtime and expense management.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Safety leadership

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

NiSource in the United States Midwest region seeks a senior leader to head the Transmission and Distribution Operations and Maintenance organization, directing Regional Managers, Supervisors, and a wide network to ensure safe, reliable service.

You will partner with engineering and project teams, manage budgets, and lead emergency response, safety programs, and regulatory compliance while driving repair and restoration during outages.