Operations Manager - Power Generation

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and Develop Operational Strategies: Design and implement process improvements and operational policies that support long-term business goals. This includes streamlining workflows, eliminating inefficiencies, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Team Leadership and Development: Recruit, train, motivate, and evaluate staff performance to build high-performing teams. Create an encouraging work environment through mentorship, positive reinforcement, and conflict resolution.
• Problem-solving: identifying problems, analyzing root causes, developing creative solutions, and implementing changes that improve processes or outcomes to meet operational goals.
• Financial and Budget Oversight: Control operational budgets, forecast expenses, analyze financial data, and implement cost-saving measures to maximize profitability. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, quality, and service.
• Quality Control and Compliance: Ensure products and services meet quality standards by implementing inspections, audits, and continuous improvement programs. Maintain compliance with legal, safety, and industry regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with various departments and external partners, including suppliers and vendors, to ensure aligned objectives, seamless communication, and efficient supply chain management.
• Risk Management and Reporting: Identify potential bottlenecks or operational risks, propose mitigations, prepare reports for senior leadership, and drive initiatives for operational excellence.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Educational Background: A bachelor's degree or 4+ equivalent experience.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Heavy Industry, Electric Generation, Combined Cycle or a related field is necessary, with a proven track record of improving processes and managing teams.

• 24-7 operations at times requires availability at night, on weekends, holidays, etc.
• Leadership and People Management: Ability to inspire, guide, and coordinate teams effectively while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to analyze operational data, evaluate processes, and create innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Strong Communication and Negotiation: Proficient in liaising between internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to facilitate clear understanding and agreement.
• Financial Acumen: Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and interpreting key financial documents.
• Organizational and Time Management: Skilled at managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license

Preferred (additional qualifications)

• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using operational software (i.e. Emerson Ovation and GE Mark VIe), data analysis tools, and SAP work and asset management system.

Disclaimer

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

Workplace Connection
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 the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents 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),