Job Title: Principal Engineer-Gas Systems Analysis
Job Code: 106019
Job Summary
As part of the Clearance Coordination Center within Gas Control, Senior positions are responsible to provide technical expertise and guidance to maintain and promote safety. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and ability to work with greater independence and understanding of all NiSource gas transmission and distribution operations throughout the clearance process. Work may include: providing oversight to all field resources while supporting internal and external audits and administrative activities; developing analytical tools to evaluate clearance prioritization; coordinating activities with NiSource, upstream pipeline providers, and contractors to ensure adherence to key components of Gas Standards and all applicable Operational Notices; supporting NiSource’s simultaneous work avoidance efforts; designing and maintaining hydraulic models and simulations; and exercising independent judgment and discretion to ensure NiSource maintains situational awareness on all activities affecting its gas assets. Incumbents will use hydraulic models and technical tools to review concurrent work, supply positions, and real-time system conditions; support the review and revision process of all gas special instructions; and provide exceptional customer service for all NiSource LDCs while providing meaningful metrics and analytics to measure performance of all clearance center activities.
Principal Clearance Engineer
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
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Demonstrate subject matter expertise, sophistication, and advanced critical thinking to mitigate risk and design and improve hydraulic models ensuring all work activities, supply constraints, and applicable real-time conditions are accurately simulated to direct real-time work orders and clearance requests.
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Continually improve and execute job related analytics and model runs to support NiSource’s simultaneous work avoidance efforts
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Develop underlying assumptions, demonstrate an extensive understanding of system dynamics, and evaluate and synthesize recommendations extracted from hydraulic system models
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Execute clearance requests under normal and emergency conditions based on review of work requests and supporting records from NiSource and upstream supplier field personnel to determine whether and when to permit field maintenance/repairs/construction to begin, prioritize the order in which requests are granted, suspend, or modify a request that has been granted based on system-wide situational awareness
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Oversee the coordination between Upstream Suppliers, Gas Control, System Operations, and Field Engineers
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Lead and originate company-wide projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development and maintenance of a SCADA twin to train and support Operator Qualification of Gas Controllers and analyze clearance requests’ impact based on system conditions
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Create, evaluate, revise, and maintain the continuous improvement of processes, safety, and gas standards
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Build key partnerships with Field Engineering, System Operations, Gas Control, upstream suppliers, contractors, and other departments
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Lead special project initiatives including project management, winter preparedness reviews, outages and emergency response, compliance audits, and regulatory and management data requests.
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Exercise independent judgement to write and/or edit technical plans, processes, and procedures
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Coach, develop, and mentor other professionals, and regularly represent department in the absence of the Leader or Manager
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All other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications for Position
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Graduate from a four year ABET accredited program with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or four year ABET accredited program with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
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Expert in engineering/technical theories and principles
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5+ years of experience in the gas utility industry or natural gas operations
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Expert in basic practices of researching technical issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
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Expert in practices and researching technical plans, processes, and procedures
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Expert written and oral communication skills
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Demonstrated leadership over complex programs and projects
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Demonstrated leadership under emergency and contingency situations
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Demonstrated direct interface to provide support to commission audits and inquiries or similar experience
Preferred Qualifications for Position
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Expert in principles of project management
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Desired engineering disciplines include civil, mechanical, electrical, petroleum, and industrial
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Engineer in Training certificate or Professional Engineer
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Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in high profile and fast paced environment
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Extensive knowledge of safety and compliance requirements
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Demonstrated problem solving skills and capacity to make decisions among various alternatives and communicate to all stakeholders
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Demonstrated proficiency manipulating and analyzing data in software applications such as Excel, Access, SCADA, Synergi, Access, j5, Tableau, Power BI and/or similar
Disclaimer
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:
$107,000.00 - $160,500.00
Posting Start Date:
2024-11-11
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2024-11-25Please 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
