Safety Program Specialist

Description

Job Summary

The Safety Program Specialist is responsible to act as a subject matter expert and provide support to the Safety leadership team and NiSource business functions. The Safety Program Specialist may be responsible for the oversight of compliance-related programs.

This position supports the Contractor Safety Programs team and some specific areas of safety focus which may include Project Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Compliance Program Creation and Sustainability, Human Factors and Incident Investigation, Contractor Safety Manual, 3rd Party Safety Management System, Contractor Incident Review, Contractor Variance Requests, and other duties as assigned.

The Safety Program Specialist acts as a key point of contact with various supporting departments that are impacted by construction/compliance/core driven safety programs. This role provides program impact to the required Change Management/ Management of Change departments to ensure smooth roll out of required programs.

The Safety Program Specialist supports the development of NiSource Safety teams' expertise in the development and execution of safety programs, initiatives, communications, processes and process improvements, and safety data management systems.

Essential Functions

Required Qualifications for Position

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Upon Hire

Upon Hire

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.

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.

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*:

$79,800.00 - $119,600.00

The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.*

Posting Start Date:

2025-06-09

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2025-06-24

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