Engineer, Gas

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

5d

About The Position

Applies engineering principles to develop, analyze and implement the distribution integrity plan in a safe, efficient and practical manner.  Manages integrity program for assigned region to include: developing system knowledge, identifying system threats, evaluating and ranking risk, measuring performance, monitoring results and conducting periodic evaluations for plan improvement.  This will also include integrating new federal regulations and providing guidance around how best to mitigate system risk through the use of technology-based tools, company standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or other approved engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a minimum of two years' experience in utility design or related project construction design.

Responsibilities

• Manage Distribution Integrity Management Plan (DIMP) implementation for assigned region(s)
• Analyze system data and subject matter expert input to best identify areas for resource allocation to reduce system risk
• Attend and participate in regional distribution integrity management audits
• Conduct regional subject matter expert DIMP meetings
• Assess new regulations for appropriate measures to address relevant threats to our system
• Utilize, assess and, where necessary, implement new software tools or software updates to enhance integrity management
• Utilize, assess and, where necessary, implement new company procedures or standards to enhance integrity management
• Work with assigned region(s), both engineering and operations, to understand system threats and select projects to mitigate risk
• Travel to and interact with assigned region(s), both engineering and operations, on a regular basis to make adjustments as necessary throughout the plan cycle.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees