Senior Power Generation Operations Leader

NiSource Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource Inc. in Indiana seeks a Manager Operations – Generation to lead daily power generation facilities, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while directing budgets and a team of operations and maintenance staff.

You will coordinate with maintenance, planning, engineering, dispatch, and external partners, optimize performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement across shifts, emergencies, and outages.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industry, electric generation, or related field.
• Proven leadership in large operations teams.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of generation facilities, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Lead staffing, scheduling, and overtime across shifts.
• Develop and manage operating budgets and cost control.
• Coordinate with maintenance, planning, and other partners to align priorities.
• Restore outages and respond to emergencies when needed.

Skills

Heavy industry

Electric generation

Leadership

Budgeting

Analytical

Communication

24/7 availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Power generation knowledge (preferred)

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Emerson Ovation

GE Mark Vie

Job description

NiSource Inc. in Indiana seeks a Manager Operations – Generation to lead daily power generation facilities, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while directing budgets and a team of operations and maintenance staff.

You will coordinate with maintenance, planning, engineering, dispatch, and external partners, optimize performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement across shifts, emergencies, and outages.