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NiSource · 23 hours ago

Manager Process Engineering

Valparaiso, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $194K/yr

7+ years exp

NiSource is seeking a Manager of Process Engineering to lead and oversee NIPSCO's Predictive and Performance Engineering. This role involves developing and implementing Generation Engineering processes to meet strategic goals while fostering a safe and effective work environment.

BiofuelEnergyNatural Resources

No H1B

Responsibilities

Display leadership and support to provide a safe work environment

Create a supportive environment by building effective relationships, treating people with dignity, and soliciting feedback to improve effectiveness

Coach, provide timely feedback, and clarity of purpose and direction while giving the opportunity for all employees to reach their maximum potential and contribution

Ensure alignment of corporate strategies within the current business environment by maintaining industry, regulatory and economic knowledge. Apply industry best practices to integrate knowledge areas for optimum reliability and operations of NIPSCO’s assets

Leverage and optimize industry leading tools and technologies to create, effectively manage, and optimize our Process and Performance Engineering program

Manage and oversee the development of predictive asset evaluations including risk identification, repair strategies, budget and schedule. This includes creating a live tracking document known as an asset health matrix for all major equipment across our generation portfolio

Benchmark with other utilities and industry professionals to build annual KPI targets, narrow down options and inform leadership of solutions to effectively achieve or exceed these KPI objectives

Generate and assist in mitigative actions plans for events that drive our performance relative to our KPI’s

Actively engage with the teams and leadership to ensure our KPI’s align with the industry and corporate strategic visions and goals

Aggregate and consolidate data and information to present to leadership in a concise and straight forward format to drive key business decisions and financial activities. Work with leadership teams to develop and drive internal alignment on asset-level strategy and determine annual objectives

Provide timely, relevant, and quantifiable information to Directors and Vice Presidents to assist them with balanced decision-making regarding risk management and financial opportunities

Creates and ensures compliance to schedule and all tasks that role up within schedule

Ensures all NEC, NFPA, AWSD1.1, federal, state, and other applicable codes and regulations are followed during the repair, replacement, and operation of station equipment

Communicates and leads discussions of activities with all internal and external stakeholders (Site Managers, Engineers, Contractors, Planners, Project Managers and Schedulers, etc)

Develop and implement new processes and procedures for Process and Performance Engineering

Provide concise and timely updates to leadership and occasionally represent your functional areas when presenting to executive level leadership

Ensure resource decisions and tasks are backed by data and justified by value added benefits to the organization

Support the the Financial Planning Process by means of being an active participant in Fossil Asset Management (FAM), Continuous Improvement, and O&M working sessions

Liaise between the company, contractors, and all other local stakeholders for all generation assets

Act as an advisor on at least one utility industry group (such as EPRI, EUCG, etc)

Qualification

Predictive maintenanceProcess engineeringData managementProject managementBusiness administrationAnalytical skillsRegulationsCommunication skillsCoaching skillsStress managementBudget justificationLean Six SigmaMBAProfessional Engineer LicenseInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam leadershipRelationship buildingTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field such as Business/Engineering or Engineering Technology or other related field from an accredited university or college

7-9 years Experience in one or more of the following: predictive maintenance, project management, operations, maintenance, engineering and legal/contractual

Must have the ability to lead and function in multi-discipline teams across multiple sites High

Ability to coach, develop and motivate employees to perform at high levels of productivity High

Strong organizational planning and business administration skills High

Strong communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills High

Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills High

Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and analytical processes Medium

Knowledge of predictive maintenance practices such as vibration, infrared, oil analysis, etc. High

Working knowledge of all aspects of a regulated electric utility Medium

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications High

Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and standards. Medium

Working knowledge of data management and business intelligence software High

Experience/education/training in writing business plans, creating implementation plans (tactical and strategic), budget justifications Medium