Environmental Coordinator / Principal Job Family Job in Merrillville 46410, Indiana Us
Responsibilities
Purpose:
A corporate-wide position responsible for providing environmental policy and
permitting services for natural gas transmission and distribution and electric
generation and distribution subsidiaries in a manner that is consistent with
NiSource EHS policy and business objectives.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Excellent career opportunity to be an integral part of a corporate
environmental program for a
Fortune 500 energy company.
* Position will be based in the Merrillville, IN area with travel in the 10+
states in which NiSource
conducts business (Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South).
* The position will be responsible for providing environmental policy and
permit support
services for electric and natural gas business units.
* The candidate must be familiar with environmental agency regulatory
development, as well
as, permitting and compliance requirements and applicable state and federal
environmental
laws and regulations.
* The position requires the candidate to understand, evaluate, critically
analyze, and
communicate the impact on operations of environmental regulatory and
legislative proposals.
* Position includes identification, development, enhancement and implementation
of
compliance and proactive environmental policy programs.
* Knowledge of the permitting process for preconstruction, construction,
process and system
modification for minor and major activities, as well as process for
acquiring and
implementing operating permits for facilities will be required for this
position.
* Must be excited about working with diverse teams on program and regulatory
development in
the air, water and solid waste areas and have appreciation of the important
relationship
between energy and environmental policies.
* This position is intended to bring a wide range of challenging opportunities
to someone who
is eager to become part of and significantly contribute to a leading
environmental program in
the energy industry.
Qualifications
Key Work Experiences/Education:
Required for Selection:
* Minimum of B.S. in a science or environmental related field
* Must have ability to identify opportunities and develop policy programs from
a multifunctional,
cross-process perspective to enhance corporate business plans
* Must have ability to develop and implement permitting programs from a
multi-media, cross-
process perspective to identify opportunities to support and enhance
corporate business
plans
* Must have self-directed aptitude and be willing to contribute in a wide array
of environmental
disciplines
* Must have demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and
have a strong
ability to work with and be a leader in diverse team settings
* Must have excellent communication skills
* Approximately 20% travel
Preferred for Selection:
* M.S. degree in a science or environmental related field
* 5+ years of environmental experience in the regulated electric utility
industry
* Significant experience with regulated electric utility industry environmental
policy matters
* A working understanding of recent and proposed air regulations in the utility
industry
* Significant knowledge of energy related fields including electric generation,
natural gas
transmission and storage, and natural gas distribution
Other Information
NiSource Inc. is a Fortune 500 energy holding company with headquarters in
Merrillville, Ind., only 40 miles outside of Chicago. Sometimes referred to as
a suburb of Chicago, Merrillville and the surrounding areas in Northern Indiana
offer a diverse set of cultural, environmental, educational and entertainment
opportunities. From the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to nationally
recognized festivals, come see what it has to offer and Tap Into Our Incredible
Energy!
How To Apply
Go to www.nisource.jobs and apply on or before December 14th!
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource companies are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers and do not
discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion,
sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. NiSource companies
require all employees to adhere strictly to this policy.