NiSource

Planner (Electrical and Maintenance)

NiSource  •  $97k - $145k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description


This position is a fast-paced, hands-on role that requires frequent field presence and direct interaction with work activities. Employees are expected to regularly perform job walk-downs in operating and maintenance areas to support planning, scheduling, and execution of work. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively in industrial environments and collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, contractors, and site leadership. Onsite attendance isrequiredfive days per week.

Essential Functions

  • Develops maintenance plans and work packets at an appropriate level of detail considering the size, complexity, and criticality of the job. Work packets shall consist of material/parts listings, procedures, drawings and equipment clearance requests.
  • Coordinates maintenance work schedules with operating and maintenance groups to ensure maintenance requirements to support reliable and efficient unit operations are addressed.
  • Places high priority on environmental equipment and systems maintenance to assure compliance with environmental permits and procedures. Emphasizes the commitment to performing all work in compliance with environmental procedures with crafts and contractors.
  • Issue accurate equipment clearance requests understanding the safety aspects of the job and relaying this understanding to the people involved with the ECR.
  • Assumes duties of maintenance supervisor during absences due to vacation, illness, or special assignment.
  • Responds to emergency calls outside of normal scheduled hours.
  • Develops work scopes and bids specifications for work performed by contracted resources. Manages projects performed by outside contractors in accordance with the Contractors Information Handbook. Performs real time cost tracking of projects to ensure projects are completed within budget.
  • Works closely with Material and Contract Services on material and contract labor procurement issues and dispute resolution.
  • Applies complete cost and labor estimates for all maintenance tasks assigned to crews or the backlog to support the work management and budget process.
  • Develops capital and O&M budget initiatives necessary to ensure long-term reliability of critical generating equipment.
  • Assists in the development of short outage plans to ensure work that is required to support unit reliability is prepared and can be efficiently executed when outage opportunities become available on short notice.
  • Assists operating departments in monitoring equipment and troubleshooting

Required Qualifications For Position

  • 5+ years of experience in a power plant, utility, construction, industrial, manufacturing, electrical, maintenance, operations, or related technical environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven technical competence and understanding of maintenance, operations, construction, industrial processes, or related technical disciplines.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to spend significant time in the field performing job walk-downs and coordinating work activities.
  • Knowledge of various computer software packages including maintenance management systems, project management software, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and planning skills.
  • Ability to encourage teamwork, participation, and individual accountability.
  • Understanding of and ability to apply maintenance and work management processes.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field, and/or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Experience in power generation, utilities, heavy industrial facilities, electrical systems, manufacturing, or large-scale construction projects.
  • Training in Master Standard Data (application of engineered benchmark standards).
  • Experience planning and coordinating outage, maintenance, construction, or capital project work.
  • Experience using enterprise work management and procurement systems such as Maximo, SAP, Ariba, or similar maintenance, asset management, and supply chain platforms.

Physical Demands
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.

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 at OneHR@nisource.com 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

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below:

Salary Range*:

$96,600.00 - $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:

2026-07-09

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2026-07-09

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

NiSource

About NiSource

NiSource (NYSE: NI) helps energize the lives of its nearly 4 million natural gas and electric customers across six states. Our local utilities – Columbia Gas and NIPSCO – ensure that customers receive safe, reliable and affordable natural gas and electric service each and every day. Our business plan is focused on proactively investing in our energy infrastructure – approximately $1.4 billion a year – to ensure we meet and improve upon our customer commitments for the next 100 years.

We employ more than 7,000 of our neighbors who are actively engaged in the communities we’re privileged to serve, making them great places to live and call home. NiSource is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana – about 35 miles from Chicago – and we maintain a significant corporate presence in Columbus, Ohio. Our utility operations also span Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Merrillville, IN
Year Founded
Unknown
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