Senior Compliance Operations Specialist

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

Provides business and technical expertise to support the development and administration of the company's operations activities in compliance with 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. Develops, implements and monitors standardized processes and key regulatory control mechanisms to insure consistent and uniform compliance in all jurisdictions. Establishes an environment where compliance is proactive, and the company is fully prepared to meet all regulatory audit standards at any time. Provides subject matter expertise and trade knowledge to aid operational compliance, incident response, reporting and investigation, and policy development and standardization.

**This position will report to our office in New Braunfels, TX.

Essential Functions

• Interpret, develop, implement and monitor key regulatory control mechanisms to support compliance with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and to lead adherence to compliance initiatives.
• Assist with the coordination of federal and state regulatory inspections, responses, and reporting. Perform regional pre-audits, on-site incident investigations, incident reporting, and safety-related condition analyses and reporting.
• Provides compliance support and operations expertise to Gas Operations in fashioning policies and procedures concerning technical training, operator qualification, damage prevention, and public awareness.
• Interprets applicable federal and state regulations, agreements, policies and procedures and provide solutions for company compliance.
• Support development, modification, and communication of new policies, procedures and guidelines for Gas Operations, including collaboration with Gas Strategy, Management of Change, Operational Practices, and Change Management, and operations leadership.
• Creates and maintains open dialogues with departments, requests information and responds by providing suggestions, alternatives and assistance. Leverages relationships to identify opportunities for improvement and develops solutions to operational issues throughout Gas Operations.
• Interfaces with management to identify best practices and ensure consistent operational procedures throughout the organization.
• Assists with coordinating incident investigations and root cause analysis, determinations and recommendations.
• Serves on various internal committees, as well as external gas industry teams, providing company-level perspective to process improvements and problem resolution.

Education Description

Bachelor's degree is preferred but will consider relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy experience for non-degree candidates.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Pipeline operations with subject matter expertise in at least one (1) of the following areas: Regulatory, Gas Operations, Procedure Writing, Engineering, and/or Process/Continuous Improvement. In addition to the previously mentioned expertise areas, experience in Agile Methodology will be considered.
• Must have a valid driver's license and able to maintain a good driving record.
• Relationship Building and ability to support a team environment.
• CNP Policies and Procedures as applicable to the Texas Administrative Codes preferred.
• SAP Reporting, including SAP WO Reviews for data accuracy preferred.
• Operations experience in service, construction, and/or Technical Field Operations preferred.
• Project Management preferred.
• Technical Training preferred.
• Risk Mitigation preferred.
• Proficient in Excel reporting, including generating Ad-hoc Reports, PivotTables, etc. preferred.

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: 03/14/2025

Posting End Date: 03/24/2025

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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