Environmental Coordinator

Company: NiSource
Location: Merrillville
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title: Environmental/Natural Resource CoordinatorJob SummaryEnvironmental/Natural Resources Permitting is expected to be able to communicate and use their judgment to involve other technical experts, management, attorneys, and governmental personnel as warranted under the particular circumstances. These positions are responsible for developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, plans, and procedures dealing with a wide variety of environmental policy, permitting, remediation, and compliance issues. Issues addressed by these positions vary on a daily basis and are routinely related to federal, state, or local regulations. Additionally, these positions may be involved in preparing, obtaining, and implementing permits or approvals from federal, state or local organizations. Activities may vary considerably from day to day and often employees will work independently at locations different from their immediate supervisor.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesTypical duties for each job are described below. The amount of time specific employees spend on each duty will vary.Environmental Coordinator I* Typically performs duties assigned by environmental management.* Work independently and use professional judgment, the employee is likely to review recommendations with their immediate supervisor.* Trains field construction and operations personnel on environmental programs, systems, policies and guidelines.* Prepares summaries, interpretations, etc. for field construction and operations on the requirements of new or existing air, water, waste, or natural resource requirements.* Advises construction and operations environmental requirements necessary for simple projects along with associated timeframes.* Works closely with construction and operations personnel to oversee and maintain environmental programs, systems and procedures.* Prepares technical materials or independently collects data to assist more senior staff in the addressing complex air, water, waste or natural resource environmental issues. Addresses simple environmental issues.* Implements and maintains budgets or other financial information.Environmental Coordinator II* Includes all of the Environmental Coordinator I duties.* Addresses moderately complex environmental issues.* Negotiates simple issues with state, federal or county regulators.* Develops and regularly updates environmental training materials, programs, systems, or procedures for individual facilities.* Develops new training materials, programs, systems, or procedures for moderately complex issues.* Manage third party consultants to address increasingly complex specific issues or systematic environmental issues.* Expected to more independently understand when to seek assistance from attorneys, other experts, governmental officials to assess and act on environmental situations.Environmental Coordinator III* Includes all of the Environmental Coordinator II duties.* Revises existing environmental training materials, programs, systems or procedures for all facilities within operating companies.* Develops new training materials, programs, systems or procedures for complex environmental issues.* Addresses complex environmental issues.* Acts as a company representative for interaction with regulatory agencies, inspections, etc. Determines when to seek advice from Counsel and negotiates potential noncompliance issues with regulators on complex issues.* Prepares Policies, Plans and Procedures to be implemented across multiple operating companies. Develop or oversee development holistic environmental plans for construction projects and operating areas.* Effectively works independently or as a member of a project team or leader of a project team of Coordinators.* Recognized as a Company expert.Environmental Permitting Principal* Includes all of the duties of the Environmental Coordinator III or has a full understanding of that role. Advanced degree preferred.* Works very independently and oversees staff assigned on projects they supervise.* Recognized as an industry expert.* Independently develops budgets for large projects or work in a specialized area. Prepares technical specifications and works directly with Supply Chain to retain contractors to work in specialized areas. Manages the work done by those contractors, approves invoices, negotiates technical and financial details of projects, change orders, etc.* Collaborates with internal environmental teams or other business units on innovative ways to approach operations issues in ways that improve the environmental sustainability and integrity of NiSource infrastructure.* Manages junior staff, contract employees, and/or a complimentary or supporting function of the environmental program.* Develops or oversees the development of policies, plans or procedures applicable across the Company.* Prepares and presents briefings to senior environmental or other business unit management.* Has the ability to assess business conditions, identify opportunities, develop programs, and build processes from a multifunctional, cross-process perspective to enhance corporate business positions.* Has well developed leadership skills with a strong desire to act as a role model and mentor for other technical professionals.* Provides business value by commanding an area of environmental subject matter, applying initiatives to leverage that understanding and building strategic competitive advantages for NiSource or its operating companies.Required Qualifications for PositionEnvironmental Coordinator I* College degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Meteorology, Biology, Ecology, Geology, Forestry, or other technical related field. Equivalent work experience may be substituted.* Work independently and use professional judgment.* Trains field construction and operations personnel on environmental programs, systems, policies and guidelines.* Prepares summaries, interpretations, etc. for field construction and operations on the requirements of new or existing air, water, waste, or natural resource requirements.* Experience implementing and maintaining budgets or other financial information.Environmental Coordinator II* Includes all of the Environmental Coordinator I requirements.* Experience negotiating simple issues with state, federal or county regulators.* Experience developing and regularly updating environmental training materials, programs, systems, or procedures for individual facilities.* Experience developing new training materials, programs, systems, or procedures for moderately complex issues.* Experience managing third party consultants to address increasingly complex specific issues or systematic environmental issues.Environmental Coordinator III* Includes all of the Environmental Coordinator II requirements.* Experience revising existing environmental training materials, programs, systems or procedures for all facilities within operating companies and develops new training materials, programs, systems or procedures for complex environmental issues.* Experience addressing complex environmental issues.* Prepares policies, plans and procedures to be implemented across multiple operating companies.* Recognized as a company expert.Environmental Permitting Principal* Includes all of the Environmental Coordinator III requirements.* Works very independently and oversees staff assigned on projects they supervise.* Independently develops budgets for large projects or work in a specialized area. Prepares technical specifications and works directly with Supply Chain to retain contractors to work in specialized areas.* Manages the work done by those contractors, approves invoices, negotiates technical and financial details of projects, change orders, etc.* Collaborates with internal environmental teams or other business units on innovative ways to approach operations issues in ways that improve the environmental sustainability and integrity of NiSource infrastructure.* Manages junior staff, contract employees, and/or a complimentary or supporting function of the environmental program.* Develops or oversees the development of policies, plans or procedures applicable across the Company.* Prepares and presents briefings to senior environmental or other business unit management.* Has the ability to assess business conditions, identify opportunities, develop programs, and build processes from a multifunctional, cross-process perspective to enhance corporate business positions.* Has well developed leadership skills with a strong desire to act as a role model and mentor for other technical professionals.* Provides business value by commanding an area of environmental subject matter, applying initiatives to leverage that understanding and building strategic competitive advantages for NiSource or its operating companies.Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position* B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Engineering, or related degree.* 5 to 15+ years of progressive Environmental Permitting experience in either a consulting environment or working substantially for Electric Power/Renewables Sector (wind/solar/Hydro) including substantial experience with renewable generation, transmission, and distribution markets in North America.This position is posted as a Natural Resources Permitting Job Family which includes 3 different levels. The successful candidate will be put in one of these 3 categories based off of their education and experience.* Environmental Coordinator II* Environmental Coordinator III* PrincipalDisclaimerThe preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.Inclusion & DiversityValue inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.Equal Employment OpportunityNiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.Safety StatementPromote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.Posting Start Date:2023-05-08Posting End Date (if applicable):Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

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