Manager, Gas Safety & Compliance - TX Operations

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the management and administration of Employee and Contractor Safety within the Texas Gas Region and Enterprise Safety compliance programs. As a Safety Manager, you will work with operations and other Company stakeholders to integrate safety programs and initiatives into the operating strategies of the Company. You will also, promote a culture of safety across the organization, develop, implement, and review policies and programs, support the implementation of corrective and hazard mitigation actions, and work to establish a safe work place in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Requires either a bachelor’s degree in safety or related technical field (Safety Industrial Relations, Industrial Engineering (Safety), Science, Business or Behavioral Sciences from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree the position requires a minimum of ten years in the electric/gas energy delivery field with documented experience managing personnel and safety practices.
• Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive working experience in an Electric/Gas utility or related industry, with at least seven (7) of those years in safety, training, or risk management.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years’ experience acting as a lead or in a supervisory position.
• Able to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to conduct training and make presentations at all levels of the organization, as necessary.
• Able to show working knowledge of current and proposed Federal, State, and Local safety regulations including by not limited to Electric Transmission and Distribution standards and regulations.
• Able to demonstrate strong management skills including ability to coach and develop employees, instill customer and quality focus throughout the organization, build a strong employee team and maintain a teamwork environment.
• Able to work in an office environment and in outside field locations, including able to tolerate exposure to all weather conditions; hot, dirty and/or greasy equipment and noise.
• Able to work in fast-paced environment with a high volume workload and frequent, short deadlines that may require more than a 40 hour work week to meet established deadlines, including working nights or weekends as required.
• Able to work 16-hour days for extended periods of time during emergency operations (AHOP).
• Able to demonstrate the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer effectively.
• Able to view a personal computer monitor or laptop screen, sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to operate and knowledgeable of office equipment and software needed to effectively work in this position (Personal computer, mobile phone, printer/copier, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc)
• Able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Able to exert up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Certifications: ASP, CSP, or CUSP
• Preferred Experience: FMCSA/DOT Compliance, DOT/PHMSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Compliance, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Specialist or Safety Leader in Oil and Gas or a Utility, Leadership
• Preferred Skills: Project Management, Program Management, Communications, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and functional guidance to team members.
• Provide oversight and assurance for the completion of departmental projects and initiatives.
• Plan, implement, and maintain safety programs and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations for utilities.
• Analyze safety and compliance data to identify, develop, and implement actions.
• Drive our safety strategy and focus on Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention and promote learning events to achieve operational excellence.
• Work with operations leaders and other stakeholders to identify and support appropriate safety improvement actions.
• Promote a culture of service, solutions, and continuous improvement within the Safety organization.
• Collaborate with members of the Enterprise Safety team to maintain consistency, support, and delivery of safety and health processes.
• Direct, develop, and manage the Texas Gas Safety and Compliance team members.
• Responsible for the Safety review and approval of tools, materials, procedures, standards and protective equipment.
• Continue professional development by attending industry conferences and benchmarking with peer utilities and contract partners.
• Oversee compliance activities associated with DOT and PHMSA Drug and Alcohol testing.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs
• On-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs
• 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: Manager