NiSource · 11 hours ago
Director T&D System Operations - Electric
Gary, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $233K/yr
7+ years expNiSource is a public utility company, and they are seeking a Director of T&D System Operations to oversee the electric dispatch centers. This role involves ensuring the real-time operation of transmission and distribution systems while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and driving emergency response efforts.
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Responsibilities
Directs the evaluation of management and field personnel performance
Strategy development to deliver the Corporate vision and fulfill the Operating Model
Communication to Power Delivery Vice President on key strategic and operational matters
Identification, implementation and use of enabling technology for managing work
Champion consistency and collaboration throughout Operations
Provides effective communication, motivation, guidance, training and knowledge to the team members
Manages toward aggressive financial and departmental targets
Develops and implements plans to ensure elevated customer satisfaction levels
Analyzes various systems for resource optimization
Budgets management and adherence
Coaches staff of for proper work performance with respect to productivity, safety and quality to meet and exceed customer satisfaction
Directs problem solving in the field with respect to system operational difficulties
Creates, develops, and directs the performance metrics for electric operations
Provides strong leadership, employee development/training, and team building opportunities to maintain self-directed work teams in a lean operations environment
Effectively supports Vice President of Power Delivery with other projects as assigned
Safe, efficient, operations focused on compliance, emergency response and customer service
Directs the management of workload through efficient scheduling and assigning of resources
Leads an informed, engaged and motivated workforce
Creates effective systems and processes for managing work
Maintains safe, efficient electric operations in compliance with all mandated government regulations and Company policies and procedures
High performing work teams
Strong internal/external business partner relationships
Effective utilization of resources
Performance based culture focused on continuously improved customer satisfaction/metrics
Effective management of incidents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline or equivalent experience
7+ years' work experience in the utility industry
Demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of the electric dispatch centers specifically on NIPSCOs general orders, NERC/FERC standards, electric grid, etc
Proven analytical abilities in measuring performance metrics
Prior success in identifying and addressing the strategic implications of problems, issues, and opportunities
Proven success in establishing and managing a lean staff in a fast-paced and ever-changing energy market environment
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated integrity and commitment, focusing on detail-orientation, effective follow-up and efficient follow through
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all organizational levels
Knowledge and experience with the operation and maintenance of all high voltage substation equipment and distribution and transmission systems and associated voltages
Knowledge of proper tools and equipment required to complete various tasks for electric line construction and maintenance
Knowledge in the use of EHV & HV diagnostic test equipment and interpretation of data
Ability to manage O&M and Capital Budgets
Knowledge of Cascade Maintenance Management System
Knowledge of Electric System Emergency and Storm Restoration plans
Ability to direct in the restoration of the electric system following major interruptions
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Master's Degree M.B.A. or 8+ years professional work experience
Experience working on project teams
Experience working with cross functional work teams
Company
NiSource
NiSource helps energize the lives of its nearly 4 million natural gas and electric customers across seven states.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.6B2025-10-31Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2023-06-08Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2022-06-10Post Ipo Debt· $350M
Leadership Team
Lloyd M. Yates
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-11-01
2025-10-31
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