Job Summary
The Sr. Safety Program Specialist is responsible to act as a subject matter expert and provide support to the Safety leadership team and NiSource business functions. The Safety Program Specialist may be responsible for the oversight of compliance-related programs.
This role supports specific areas of safety focus which may include: Project Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Compliance Program Creation and Sustainability, Human Factors and Incident Investigation.
The Sr. Safety Program Specialist acts as a key point of contact with various supporting departments that are impacted by compliance/core driven safety programs. This role provides program impact to the required Change Management/ Management of Change departments to ensure smooth roll out of required programs.
The Sr. Safety Program Specialist supports the development of NiSource Safety teams' expertise in the development and execution of safety programs, initiatives, communications, processes and process improvements, and safety data management systems.
Essential Functions
- Provide counsel in the creation and sustainability of compliance-driven programs
- Project manage NiSource-wide safety initiatives
- Maintain safety programs reports, and prepare status updates for key stakeholders
- Deliver training as needed
- Collaborate with internal/external customers, suppliers and partners to ensure we are meeting commitments
- Provide direction as needed for existing safety programs throughout the NiSource footprint
- Plan and facilitate project meetings
- Record and track project requirements according to internal and external customer needs
- Act as a mentor to other safety professionals
- Suggest and implement recommendations for continuous improvement
- Revise corporate processes as appropriate
- Manage projects off differing complexity and impact will differ
- Coordinate communication with all areas of the enterprise to assist in the effective rollout of initiatives and programs that result in advancing the safety culture
- Travel as needed
- The successful candidate’s experience will dictate the level at which they are hired into NiSource.
- Seasoned professional with in-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
- May lead projects and manage processes
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions
- Works independently with limited supervision
- Coaches and reviews the work of colleagues with less experience
- Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures
- Typically requires at least three to five years of relevant work experience
- May represent the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement
- Familiar with an Energy-Based approach to safety
- Large scale implementation of key safety strategy
- Must be comfortable presenting to high level stakeholders (Manager, Director, VP's, SVP's, and ELT)
Required Qualifications For Position
- Bachelor's Degree from accredited institution or equivalent work experience
- Experience in the utility industry
- Experience with group facilitation and information gathering
- Analytical, planning, organization, and verbal/written communication skills
- Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills
- Ability to drive and monitor continuous improvement and associated change management
- Ability to drive execution using a formal methodology
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to quickly assess and make sound decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Ability to gather and analyze data to make informed decisions
- Ability to accurately obtain, interpret, and transcribe a variety of communications and instructions
- Ability to recognize and evaluate risks, hazards, losses and prevent conflicts between activities
- Ability to learn software programs
- Proficiency in the Microsoft suite, in particular Excel and Power Point.
- Ability to collaborate in a remote working environment
- Demonstrated applications of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action planning
- Demonstrated understanding of contractor management
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
- 5-7+ years in utilities
- Experience in safety programs and reporting
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Occupational Safety certification (CSP, ASP, etc.) or safety degree
Upon Hire - Certified Estimator-ASPE Occupational Safety certification (CSP, ASP, etc.) or safety degree
Upon Hire - Portfolio Management Professional (PMP) Upon Hire
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Inclusion & Diversity
Value 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 Opportunity
NiSource 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, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, 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 Statement
Promote 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.
Salary Range*:
$79,800.00 - $119,600.00
*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.
Posting Start Date:
2025-03-31
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2025-04-14Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Top Skills
What We Do
NiSource (NYSE: NI) helps energize the lives of its nearly 4 million natural gas and electric customers across six states. Our local utilities – Columbia Gas and NIPSCO – ensure that customers receive safe, reliable and affordable natural gas and electric service each and every day. Our business plan is focused on proactively investing in our energy infrastructure – approximately $1.4 billion a year – to ensure we meet and improve upon our customer commitments for the next 100 years.
We employ more than 7,000 of our neighbors who are actively engaged in the communities we’re privileged to serve, making them great places to live and call home. NiSource is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana – about 35 miles from Chicago – and we maintain a significant corporate presence in Columbus, Ohio. Our utility operations also span Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia
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