Center Point Energy is looking for a Technical Field Operations Supervisor to join our Team, located in Minneapolis, MN.

You will have the ability to supervise the daily activities of craft personnel to complete tasks in the areas of leak survey, cathodic protection, regulation, odorization, and/or measurement. Responsible to ensure that all maintenance and capital improvement projects are completed in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

We want you to know

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day.
• Subsides metro and parking discounts.
• 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 with immediate 100% vesting.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Supervise 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Assist in developing capital and expense budgets, actively monitors/manages budgets throughout the year, negotiates contracts for service, and manages expense/capital projects through completion. Process invoices and ensures projects are completed in a timely manner.
• Support all regulatory reviews and audits of system records and responds to all regulatory data requests in area(s) of responsibility.
• Assist 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.
• Support 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 the active participation in the CSAFE program by all in the work group.
• For leak survey, 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.

Your background includes:

• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in one of the following: gas and/or electric operations, accounting, engineering or related field. Including a minimum of one (1) years’ experience in leadership capacity; to include being a lead on a project, or specific initiative across multiple work groups.

A bonus to be:

• Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended period.
• Able to reach, grasp and move items.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle, including ability to enter and exit the vehicle unassisted, and travel long distances.
• Able to support the Emergency Operating Plan.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or call-outs and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to coordinate a response to emergency situations, including possible exposure to explosive environment.
• Able to work indoors, in an office environment, regardless of whether open office, cubicle or private office.
• Able to work in fast paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
• Able to work in outside field locations including being able to tolerate exposure to all weather conditions.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.
• Able to travel to work sites including out of town. Travel may require overnight stays, for work, meetings, environmental inspections, conferences, etc.
• Able to work more than 40 hours per week, as required meeting established deadlines and accomplish objectives.
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.

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