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Environmental Coordinator
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$81,972 / year median in Indiana
+16% projected growth
Job Description
- Promote and ensure a safe working environment and public safety
- Operate in a manner consistent with the NiSource Core Values
- Comply with company policies, procedures and best practices, and other directives from management
- Manage closure of environmental liabilities, including former Manufactured Gas Plants (MGPs), as well as retired electric generating stations, gas storage and compressor stations
- Assist in environmental Due Diligence reviews on behalf of the Company
- Coordinate with third-party consultants in reviewing data and formulating remedial and waste management recommendations based upon analytical results
- Activities related to budgeting and spend forecasting as related to capital project budgets, Environmental Reserves, and Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) estimates
- Act as a company representative for interaction with regulatory agencies
- Develop and oversee the completion of investigation studies and remedial actions
- Complete compliance inspections and assist with periodic environmental audits, coordinate completion of corrective actions resultant of either
- Coordinate and/or perform required environmental activities necessary to ensure environmental programs and permits are properly implemented and attain 100% environmental compliance
- Day-to-day activities will include the collection and review of project information, development of project work plans and work scopes, review of technical reports prepared by others, management of and work with consultants and contractors, and budget management Additional duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain a working knowledge of current environmental regulations and the regulatory process
- Analyze and interpret environmental related rules, regulations, policies and guidelines as necessary to meet applicable requirements and/or corporate directives
- Management of spill response activities, as needed
- Utilize existing systems, processes and procedures to identify and communicate opportunities for environmental related continuous improvement
- Provide clear, concise and effective communication with business partners to keep leaders informed of environmental liability and project status Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in science, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field
- Direct relevant environmental remediation or compliance experience (minimum 3 years for Coordinator 2, 5 years for Coordinator 3); alternatively, relatable environmental regulatory experience
- Experience in managing third-party consultants or vendors
- Ability to develop and manage budgets and cash forecasts
- Be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ability to work both independently and within a team
- Proficient technical skills and/or experience in areas involving environmental remediation, compliance, or risk management
- Must have excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills
- Ability to compose complex technical information in written form; it is expected that the applicant will be able to provide detailed interpretation of technical data regarding water, soil, sediment, air/vapor media characterization performed at sites
- Working knowledge of environmental, water and waste management requirements, including RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, and SPCC regulations with ability to analyze, identify issues/opportunities, and develop/communicate programs from a multifunctional, cross-process perspective to enhance business goals
- OSHA 40 Hour
HAZWOPER
Training Certificate (or ability to obtain)- Competence in the use of electronic spreadsheets and word processing software
- Ability and willingness to travel Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. degree in an environmental related field
- Knowledge of remediation techniques for groundwater and/or soil
- Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) remediation experience
- Experience in managing field-based construction/demolition activity
- Skilled in principles of project management
- Experience with environmentally related engineering and institutional controls
- Working knowledge of natural gas and/or electric generation/distribution operations
- Experience to analyze, interpret, present and communicate data for use as a basis for action to direct and cause continuous improvement
Salary Ranges:
Environmental Coordinator 2: 82,200.00- 102,800.00
- 123,200.00 USD Annual Environmental Coordinator 3: 96,600.00
- 120,700.00
- 144,900.
- : $82,200.00
- $144,900.00
- 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:
2026-09-10 Posting End Date (if applicable): 2026-09-18 Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance