Chief Dam Safety Coordinator

Job Summary Direct and manage the operational and administrative responsibilities associated with the FERC Dam Safety and License requirements. This includes the drafting and filing of numerous reports, plans and other documents required in association with the environmental, recreation, operational, public and structural safety aspects of the facilities. Provide the necessary maintenance support to the Generation Hydro Facilities for Operations, Maintenance, Environmental and Major Projects. This position will require continual interface with various federal, state and local agencies as well as numerous corporate support departments. Essential Functions Ensures compliance to FERC issued operating license and is main liaison for all FERC communication and correspondence. Knowledge of permit limits and requirements. Maintains records and reports on condition and performance of the dams. Site liaison between engineering consultants and project management group for large capital projects, and requires individual project management of smaller projects. 24/7 resource to the operations & maintenance personnel. Seasonal flooding may require shift work to support in manning the Emergency Operations Center. Communicates and leads discussions of dam activities with all internal and external stakeholders (Emergency response teams, Lake Owner Association, DNR, etc). Develops, updates, and delivers training programs for applicable personnel on dam safety, emergency response, and regulatory compliance. Updates and revises the Owner Dam Safety Program to ensure alignment with current regulatory standards and operational practices. Conducts dam inspections to identify hazards and or risks to asset as well as develop mitigation plan to remove risk. Lead response activities in emergency event and mock events with internal external stakeholders. Ensures dam operations do not impact environment and makes certain all environmental compliance activities are met. Creates, manages, and updates the budgets, schedules, Security Plan, Emergency Action Plan, and flood event planning activities, ensuring all documents are current, comprehensive, and effectively coordinated with internal departments and external stakeholders. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the hydro facilities. Supports Operations & Maintenance Supervisors by performing supervisory duties as needed. Required Qualifications For Position Bachelor\'s Degree in technical field. Five + years of experience in a process or industrial environment with exposure to legal/regulatory oversight. Valid driver\'s license. Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position No preferred qualifications listed. Physical Demands Standing - Occasionally Walking - Occasionally Sitting - Constantly Lifting - Rarely Carrying - Rarely Pushing - Rarely Pulling - Rarely Climbing - Rarely Balancing - Rarely Stooping - Rarely Kneeling - Rarely Crouching - Rarely Crawling - Rarely Reaching - Rarely Handling - Occasionally Grasping - Occasionally Feeling - Rarely Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position. As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations. Work Authorization Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. 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. ADA Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320. 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. E-Verify NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security\'s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below. E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don\'t let anyone take it away Salary Range $110,200.00 - $165,300.00 Posting Start Date 2025-11-06 Posting End Date 2025-11-20 Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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