Job Title: Director Asset Class Owner

Job Code: 107530

Summary

A single person accountable for safety, reliability, and affordability across the lifecycle, from conception to disposal, for an asset class. Must assess risks and identify work that optimizes safety, reliability, and affordability for the asset class.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies asset risk and risk mitigation activities

• Generates the annual and long-term asset management plan for the asset class

• Maintains awareness of regulations and compliance requirements as they apply to the asset portfolio in general and to the asset management plan for the specific asset class

• Reduces overall risk

• Measures asset class performance

• Performs risk analysis for an asset class and maintain oversight of the risk register

• Determines reasonable timeframe to mitigate risks and develop programs to accomplish risk mitigation goals

• Develops multi-year asset management plans incorporating all capital and expense activities for developing the lifecycle activities for the asset classes

• Makes adjustments to the asset management plan based on the portfolio investment prioritization process

• Ownership of the Asset Class review processes and meetings

• Provides rate case strategy support including testimony preparation

Required Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• Comprehensive knowledge of gas utility, field operations and jurisdictional regulatory frameworks

• Significant project design skills to assess scope, risks, effectiveness and financial impacts

• Skilled in risk management, process control, and governance.

• Knowledge and experience in asset assessment and the downstream impact on field operations

• Leads industry engagement activities though active involvement in AGA, ASME B31.8S, etc.

• Ability to stay current and anticipate future challenges and recommend appropriate actions

• Deep analytical skills to understand data collection requirements, analyze and interpret data trends, and inform data driven understanding of risk in the asset class

• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in planning and the downstream impact on sustainable business operations

• Ability to forecast requirements and plan according to foreseen risks and contingencies

• Drives process improvement through tool/technology improvements and other mitigation programs

• Monitor and drive continual improvement in meeting asset class KPIs

• Proactive in collaborating and leveraging interpersonal skills. Strong communication skills both written and oral

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Advanced Business Degree

Disclaimer

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

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, 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 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:

$150,900.00 - $226,300.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-04-17

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-05-02

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers.

We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.