Leader Safety & Health

Job Summary

The Safety and Health Lead is responsible for coordinating and guiding the day-to-day implementation of safety programs and initiatives within specific operations or project areas. Acting as a bridge between field safety professionals and upper management, the Safety and Health Lead ensures that safety practices are consistently applied, risks are mitigated, and employees are supported in maintaining compliance with safety regulations. This role requires both tactical execution and leadership, mentoring junior safety staff while managing complex safety issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support and drive safety initiatives associated with the applicable functions of daily gas and electric operations activities.
• Support and help lead strategic safety initiatives in a cooperative effort with all operations departments.
• Ensure that efforts within areas of responsibility are in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory requirements while ensuring safe, reliable service to customers in an efficient, economical manner.
• Provide field safety leadership in collaboration with local leadership to employees and if needed, contractors throughout operations.
• Drive operational safety excellence through continuous improvement efforts.
• Deliver efficient and effective knowledge transfer to field operations personnel.
• Drive the safety culture within operations.

Essential Functions

Required Qualifications For Position

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Physical Demands

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), 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.

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@ 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

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Salary Range

Salary Range

Posting Start Date

2025-10-13

Posting End Date

2025-10-28

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

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