Jonathan Welch

Experience

1. Health & Safety Program Manager

   NiSource

   Mar 2023 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Implemented, coordinated, and supported the H&S programs within the Columbia Gas Companies, with specific focus on construction and contractors for NiSource capital major projects.• Responsible for the hiring and managing 3rd party Safety Inspectors staffing across the Columbia Gas Companies.• Created a contractor safety orientation for the major project footprint, which was later adapted to the entire company.• Collaborated with other business units to prepare Policies, Plans and Procedures to be implemented across the network.• Development and approval of site-specific safety plans, local and state safety committees, and investigation or remediation work plans. • Investigated accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards or uncomfortable conditions in the workplace.• Prepared summaries, inspection forms, and interpretations, for construction operations on the requirements of new or existing OSHA, EPA, DOT or other regulations. • Worked closely with Engineering, Construction and Project Management to oversee and maintain safety programs, systems and procedures for company employees and contractor business partners. • Developed improvements in processes design, procedures, and operating equipment, to minimize the hazard potential or environmental impact. • Provided third party contractor prequalification program support for the managing, monitoring, incident reporting and safety performance evaluation of current and future contractor business partners for NiSource. • Oversaw contractor safety performance data, contractor and company incident notifications and near miss reporting programs, assist in contractor safety support functions, and overall contractor safety management program.

Education

• Penn State Altoona

  Credits for Transfer to Slippery Rock University

  2012 — 2013

• Slippery Rock University

  Bachelor's Degree, Safety Management

  2015