Technical Support Specialist 2 - Merrillville, United States - Nisource, Inc.

    Nisource, Inc.
    Nisource, Inc. Merrillville, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Job Code: 104575

    Job Summary

    Support Company Operations initiatives associated with the applicable technical functions of service and plant/distribution type activities. Provide oversight and support to company field personnel conducting various tasks related to service/plant type activities to ensure compliance.

    Key Results:

  • Compliance with NiSource Gas Standards, as well as all other regulatory requirements; pertaining to field tasks being conducted
  • Effective, knowledgeable, safety conscious operations personnel
  • Effective communications with field employees
  • Ensuring well trained and properly qualified workforce in accordance with NGA Operator Qualification Plan
  • Principal Duties and Responsibilities

    Required Qualifications for Position

  • Conduct QA(Quality Assurance)/QC(Quality Control) audits on company operations field personnel involved in service/plant-distribution type activities
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable Gas Standards, as well as other regulatory requirements; as it pertains to tasks being conducted
  • Effectively communicate and correct on-site any violations of procedures observed
  • Provide coaching when deemed necessary to educate on proper procedures to follow for tasks conducted
  • Ensure all safety requirements are followed for field tasks conducted and proper PPE donned
  • Document and report any findings(violation of procedures) observed
  • Provide recommendations to leadership in regards to additional training that may be needed based on field observations
  • Assist local management in developing a process improvement plan when deemed necessary
  • Communicate with training department any gaps observed based on field observations
  • Ensure an un-biased evaluation of company personnel while conducting QA/QC's
  • Communicate with various Operating Areas to plan and organize QA/QC schedule
  • Provide additional support as needed to local areas when deemed necessary
  • Conduct QA/QC service type audits on employees across the NiSource footprint
  • Conduct QA/QC audits on plant/distribution employees throughout the operating areas
  • Assist as needed in combined team audits(team audits are conducted four times a year in various state)
  • Travel to various states when needed for training and to attend meetings
  • Knowledgeable in field operations and state specific Policies and Procedures
  • Minimum two years' experience in service/meter technician type activities
  • Effective written and oral communications skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Interpersonal skills, enjoy working in a team type environment
  • Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

  • Minimum two years experience in plant/distribution type activities
  • Knowledgeable in operations computer support systems
  • Prior training experience
  • Bachelor degree in business or technical discipline
  • Prior leadership experience
  • Prior auditing experience in field activities
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