Supervisor, Technical Field Operations

CenterPoint Energy • Tyler, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role supervises the daily activities of craft personnel to complete tasks in the areas of leak survey, cathodic protection, regulation, odorization, and/or measurement. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance and capital improvement projects are completed in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The position involves supervising daily activities within technical field operations (TFO) in one or more areas involving: leak survey, cathodic protection, pressure regulation and control, odorization, or measurement activities in a Gas Region to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The supervisor is responsible for proactive and reactive inspections and subsequent troubleshooting, directing daily activities of company and contract personnel, ensuring annual performance reviews, scheduling required training, and ensuring employees are trained and equipped. Administrative duties include maintaining departmental records, timesheets, ordering equipment, scheduling resources, reviewing field reports, expense report approvals, managing work orders, and supervising departmental processes for compliance. The role supports the creation and implementation of maintenance plans, assists in developing and managing capital and expense budgets, negotiates contracts, and manages projects. It also supports regulatory reviews and audits, assists in evaluating new technologies, and interacts with Operations and Engineering to ensure system compliance. Emergency response resources are provided as required. Special projects include ensuring easements are cleared, inside meter set project atmospheric corrosion inspections, AC mitigation work, deep ground bed installations, and mass transit projects. The supervisor ensures a safe work environment and active participation in the CSAFE program. Specific duties for leak surveys, cathodic protection, measurement, and pressure regulation and control are also outlined, including ensuring surveys are completed, reviewing project needs, overseeing installations, addressing gas issues, and supporting maintenance and emergency response.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a combination of education and related work experience will be considered, with two (2) years of relevant work experience substituting for one (1) year of education, in addition to the required years of experience.
• Requires a minimum of six (6) years of experience in the delivery, distribution, or maintenance of natural gas systems or related environment.
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in leadership capacity, to include being a lead on a project, or specific initiative across multiple work groups, preferred.
• Experience working with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities within technical field operations (TFO) in one or more areas involving: leak survey, cathodic protection, pressure regulation and control, odorization, or measurement activities in a Gas Region to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Responsible for proactive and reactive inspections and the subsequent troubleshooting in their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for directing the daily activities of company personnel and contract personnel, ensures annual performance reviews are completed, schedules all required training, and ensures employees are trained and equipped to complete all assigned job activities.
• Maintains departmental records to ensure compliance and performs administrative duties involving timesheets; ordering equipment; scheduling resources; review of field reports and data; expense report approvals; managing work orders; and supervising all departmental processes to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supports the creation and implementation of maintenance plans to comply with regulatory or code requirements.
• Assists in developing capital and expense budgets, actively monitors/manages budgets throughout the year, negotiates contracts for service, and manages expense/capital projects through completion.
• Processes invoices and ensures projects are completed in a timely manner.
• Supports all regulatory reviews and audits of system records and responds to all regulatory data requests in area(s) of responsibility.
• Assists in the evaluation of new technologies and integrates into work processes where approved.
• Interacts with Operations and Engineering to ensure that all system replacements or modifications meet all internal and external compliance requirements.
• Provide emergency response resources (personnel and equipment) as required.
• Supports special projects such as but not limited to the following: ensuring easements for transmission lines are cleared and maintained; inside meter set project atmospheric corrosion inspections; AC mitigation work; deep ground bed installations; and mass transit projects.
• Ensure a safe work environment including active participation in the CSAFE program by all in the work group.
• For leak surveys, ensure that all main and service surveys are completed according to schedule, evaluate new technology and process improvements, and ensure audit issues are addressed as necessary.
• For cathodic protection, review major project needs (i.e. ground beds), review all steel jobs for cathodic protection design, evaluate new technology and process improvements, and ensure audit issues are addressed as necessary.
• For measurement, oversee the installation and troubleshooting of all meter stations, odorization equipment, and associated electronics; ensure that lost and unaccounted for gas issues are addressed; and involved with large volume billing errors.
• For pressure regulation and control, supervises staff to ensure all maintenance work is completed within compliance timelines, supports emergency response, and provides support for routine construction projects involving system pressure/capacity modifications.

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: Senior