Job Summary

The Manager of Renewable Assets is responsible for creating, leading, and implementing the asset management strategies for NIPSCO's Renewable Generation portfolio to ensure the successful execution of asset onboarding and achieving Operational Excellence for our current and future state Renewable Assets.

Essential Functions

• Display leadership and support to provide a safe work environment

• Create a supportive environment by building effective relationships, treating people with dignity, and soliciting feedback to improve effectiveness

• Lead the Performance Engineers and Asset Managers within the renewable asset department by eliminating roadblocks and continuously providing strategic direction based on leadership feedback

• Coach, provide timely feedback, and clarity of purpose and direction while giving the opportunity for all employees to reach their maximum potential and contribution

• Ensure alignment of corporate strategies within the current business environment by maintaining industry, regulatory and economic knowledge. Apply industry best practices to integrate knowledge areas for optimum asset health and production.

• Manage staff in the development of asset estimates, budgets, schedules, risk identification, and scope

• Control and own all contracts for all of Generation’s renewable assets through the Asset Managers. Lead, collaborate, negotiate, read, write, develop, and analyze to ensure compliance with these contracts.

• Responsible as a main stakeholder for generation’s renewable KPI’s from an adherence and accuracy perspective

• Aggregate and consolidate data and information to present to leadership in a concise and straightforward format to drive key business decisions and O&M activities. Work with leadership teams to develop and drive internal alignment on asset-level strategy and determine annual objectives.

• Lead the reporting requirements from a NERC GADS perspective

• Ensure that utilization of the company's assets are maximized by coordinating business planning and Asset Management processes with internal stakeholders. Continually prioritize across assets to identify and focus on the key value drivers.

• Lead the development of all commercial processes and procedures for renewable assets. Ensure all reporting requirements and deadlines are met from an operational and asset management perspective.

• Lead the performance management and analytics team to ensure timely, efficient, and accurate reporting

• Provide strategic guidance and timely information to maintenance and operational teams for balanced decision-making regarding risks and execution

• Provide Executive Level asset updates from a performance and contractual perspective

• Provide timely, relevant, and quantifiable information to their Directors and Vice Presidents to assist them with balanced decision-making regarding asset management and/or financial opportunities

• Ensures all internal and external stakeholders are aligned to support successful transition of all renewable assets from project phase into operations phase.

• Support the commercial teams for the upcoming renewable energy project phases & Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)

• Motivate, encourage, and eliminate roadblocks for all renewable energy departments including metering, billing, compliance, regulatory, operations planning, environmental, accounting, market participant, and asset optimization

• Act as an advisor on at least one renewable energy industry group (such as EPRI)

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Business/Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited university or college

• Minimum 7 years individual or combined experience in one or more of the following: renewable energy, project management, electric utility operations, electric utility maintenance, engineering, legal/contractual.

• Must have the ability to lead and function in multi-discipline teams across multiple sites High

• Ability to coach, develop and motivate employees to perform at high levels of productivity High

• Strong organizational planning and business administration skills High

• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills High

• Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills High

• Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and analytical processes Medium

• Previous experience with leveraging Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) for business needs Medium

• Working knowledge of all aspects of a regulated electric utility Medium

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Applications High

• Working knowledge of data management and business intelligence software Low

• Valid drier's license.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Preferred: Master of Business Administration (MBA) Medium

• Preferred: Knowledge with renewable assets (solar and wind) Medium

• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Medium

• Preferred: Familiarity with vendor contract administration and liability Medium

• Preferred: Mental/physical stress management skills to effectively deal with the pressures of unexpected changes, deadlines, time, and budget constraints Medium

• Preferred: Experience/education/training in writing business plans, creating implementation plans (tactical and strategic), budget justifications Medium

• Preferred: Experience/trained use of computers and project software. Formal training/education in coaching and development of employees Medium

• Preferred: General knowledge with project models and general renewable energy financial arrangements Medium

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.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

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.

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, 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:

$125,800.00 - $188,600.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-09-12

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-09-25

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

At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers.

We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.