Clearance Coordinator

WHO WE ARE:
Founded in 2007, DTI (Diversified Technology, Inc.) is a successful African American owned IT Consulting/Staffing firm based in Chicago's Loop.
WHAT WE DO:
We focus on providing delivery, staffing, and supported services such as enterprise integration/implementations including, but not limited to, CRM, EAM, ERP, PMO, and QA. We service clients in SLED (state/local gov't & education), financial services, fortune, public utility, as well as regularly partnering with Big 4 SI partners.
Job Summary
Clearance Coordinator
Job Summary
The Clearance Coordinator is part of the Clearance Coordination Center (CC) within Gas Control and is responsible for authorizing applicable gas-related work across NiSource gas transmission and distribution operations.
This role involves planning, reviewing, coordinating, and approving work activities while maintaining awareness of activities that may affect NiSource gas assets. The Clearance Coordinator works closely with internal teams, field personnel, upstream pipeline providers, and contractors to support safe and efficient gas operations.
The position requires the ability to review concurrent work, supply positions, and real-time system conditions; analyze and update gas special instructions; coordinate field activities; and provide accurate documentation and reporting.
Key Responsibilities

• Review and execute clearance requests by phone under normal and emergency conditions.
• Review work requests and supporting documentation to determine whether and when field maintenance, repair, or construction activities can begin.
• Prioritize, approve, suspend, or modify clearance requests based on system-wide situational awareness.
• Use Clearance Management tools and applications such as j5, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and similar tools to record and analyze work activities.
• Support simultaneous work avoidance (SWA) efforts and identify potential risks or opportunities for improvement.
• Support audit requests and maintain appropriate documentation and analysis.
• Review, approve, and track system events and communicate required changes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with upstream suppliers, Gas Control, field personnel, and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Clearance Coordinators and Clearance Engineers to identify and avoid potential simultaneous work.
• Coordinate system changes with Clearance Engineers, Gas System Planning, Gas Control, Field Engineering, System Operations, and other departments.
• Stop or modify work when conditions indicate that workers are unsafe or unprepared.
• Apply independent judgment when evaluating and approving clearance requests and assigned work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret technical plans, processes, and procedures.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform effectively during emergency and contingency situations.
• Ability to perform self-guided study and training as instructed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in the gas utility industry or natural gas operations.
• Experience manipulating and analyzing data using tools such as:
  • Excel
  • Access
  • SCADA
  • Synergi
  • j5
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • Similar applications
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions among various alternatives under pressure.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience and knowledge of utility or industrial operations.

Work Schedule & Location
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Available Schedules

Safety Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of the employee safety program.
• Report unsafe conditions and take appropriate action to help prevent injuries.
• Support an interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of coworkers.
• Remain focused on assigned tasks and promote productivity through good work habits.

Inclusion & Diversity

• Respect different perspectives, opinions, convictions, and backgrounds.
• Engage with team members, customers, and external partners in a respectful manner.
• Help create a safe and positive work environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued.
• Recognize and respect the diversity of experiences, challenges, and cultures within teams and external work environments.

Pay rate: $
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DTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Illinois state or federal law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.