Lead Operational Practice Specialists

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Develops, implements, and monitors standardized processes and key regulatory control mechanisms to ensure consistent and uniform compliance in all jurisdictions. Provides business and technical expertise to support the development and administration of the company's operational activities for compliance with federal and state pipeline safety regulations and company operations standards throughout CenterPoint Energy Gas Operations. Develops and implements processes and procedures and works with field personnel, engineers, technical specialists, regulatory agencies, operating regions, and departments to facilitate an ongoing understanding of, and ensure compliance with, regulatory initiatives and company policy across all Gas Operations.

Essential Functions

• Communicates information to company personnel at all levels within the company, including presentations to management teams.
• Creates and maintains open dialogues with departments, requests information and responds by providing suggestions, alternatives, and assistance. Leverage relationships to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to operational issues throughout Gas Operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor key regulatory control mechanisms to ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including rules and regulations.
• Interfaces with management to identify best practices and ensure consistent operational procedures throughout the organization
• Provides leadership and expertise for Gas Operations in fashioning policies and procedures concerning operator qualification and public awareness.
• Facilitates the development of new policies, procedures, and guidelines for Gas Operations. Serves on various internal committees and external gas industry teams, providing company-level perspective to process improvements and problem resolution.

Education Description

Requires bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, will consider relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy experience for a non-degree candidate totaling eight (8) years, where one (1) year of applicable college equals two (2) years of related work experience. Experience in lieu of educations is in addition to the Experience requirements.

Experience

Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Pipeline operations with subject matter expertise in at least one of the following areas: regulatory, gas operations, procedure writing, business, information technology, engineering, or process improvement.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time
Posting Start Date: 07/17/2025
Posting End Date: 07/27/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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