Job description
Job Title: Manager Mapping and Records
Job Code: 104874
Job Summary
Provides a wide range of services in support of ES&O, Customer Operations, LCR and NiSource local distribution company (NGD) operations. Utilizes facility planning skills, engineering technology, knowledge of pipeline operations and tariffs and analytical expertise in development of a wide range of planning, design, strategic and operational tools aimed at assisting ES&O and other NGD departments in assuring reliable gas supply and quality customer service. The Manager is to establish credible and communicative internal working relationships with other members of ES&O, Customer Operations, Engineering, LCR, Legal and other NGD departments requiring expertise in the wholesale natural gas marketplace. The Manager is to establish successful working relationships with external stakeholders such as gas suppliers, transmission pipeline personnel and state regulators pertinent to the operation, reliability and optimization of the NGDs' capacity and gas supply portfolios. Interacts heavily with NGD Engineering/Operations and transmission pipeline personnel relevant to the operation of the NGD's gas management activities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitates the negotiation of Delivery Interconnect Agreements with upstream pipeline companies and local supply sources.
- Coordinates POD contract requests between the NGDs and upstream pipelines.
- Reviews and updates delivery point data in gas supply service contracts.
- Keeps abreast of large new loads added within the NGD's distribution systems.
- Department liaison with NGD operations personnel.
- Oversee activities of Federal Regulatory Specialist
- Manage review of Federal Regulatory activities
- Provide ES&O management (Director and VP) with recommendations on industry and individual pipeline activities that impact costs and/or services related to NGDs customers.
- Assists LCR and Commercial Operations as needed to assist/enhance customer service.
- Utilizes computer applications and Data Warehouse applications.
- Performs engineering market demand studies and provides demand profile curves for individual and aggregated markets.
- Evaluates, determines and coordinates NGD contractual MDDO, DDQ and pressure requirements by city gate delivery point. Ensures optimal use of available capacity, MDDOs and pressures.
- Assists in the development of Supply Curves.
- Implements and improves processes that promote the acquisition of reliable, least cost natural gas for each assigned NGD within the effective portfolio plan.
- Recommends strategic alternatives to ES&O Team members and appropriate NGD personnel regarding operational requirements.
- Establishes working relationships with transmission pipelines, non-affiliated Local Distribution Companies, marketers, customers and others who provide or receive ES&O services.
- Provides information and assists in economic and technical studies to determine optimum supply/capacity portfolios in support of service, reliability and cost goals.
- Fosters teamwork among ES&O personnel and other business units that are committed to organizational goals.
- Represents ES&O and the Company to external and internal stakeholders as directed. Department liaison with large local gas producers on operational issues.
- Performs peaking facility studies, including the use of propane/air, LNG, CNG and underground storage.
- Prepares special studies, including but not limited to, non-traditional supplies, local gas delivery applications, impacts of Marcellus/Utica Shale gas, etc., as directed.
- Coordinates review of transmission facilities necessary to serve potential new customers including major power plant projects.
- Department liaison with transmission pipeline facilities planning personnel.
Required Qualifications for Position
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- 3 years of experience in natural gas or other regulated industry
- Previous GIS experience
- Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize workload
- Proven ability to work across departments and all levels in the organization collaboratively to resolve issues, drive projects to closure, achieve desired results/goals, and/or implement change as needed
- Strong leadership capability
- Strong team participation skills
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Effective liaison between diverse professions and layers of management
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Wide-ranging commercial understanding of the natural gas industry.
- Strong organizational / time management skills
- Understands gas transmission and distribution piping systems
- Exercises sound judgment and initiates solutions after acquiring appropriate departmental agreement with other ES&O members
- Adept and comfortable with the use of computer technology
- Proven analytical skills
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
- Works well in team environment
- Experience with union leadership
- Knowledge of design, construction, testing, operation and maintenance of gas transmission and gas distribution systems, including measurement and regulation.
- Knowledgeable with computer technologies used by ES&O
- Recognize strategic implications of problems and issues
- Coaches others in the development of their skills
- Knowledge of NGD and pipeline tariffs
- Managerial and supervisory experience
- 3+ years professional work experience
- At least 2 years Leadership experience, as supervisor or manager
- Recent physical gas supply, or gas transportation experience
- Masters’ degree or some post-graduate studies
- Professional Engineering License
Disclaimer
The preceding 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.
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.
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.
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.
Posting Start Date:
2023-04-28
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2023-05-11
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
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