Senior Compliance Coordinator

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 damage prevention and incident investigation and reporting activities, and payment of fines/penalties in compliance with the Federal and State Regulatory Requirements and Company Policies & Procedures. Develops, implements, and monitors standardized processes and key regulatory control mechanisms to ensure consistent and uniform regional compliance. Develops, implements, and monitors key operational utilization reports and coordination of internal and regulatory audits. Establishes an environment where compliance is proactive, and the division is fully prepared to meet all regulatory standards.

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

Essential Functions

• Coordinates responses to regulatory citations and audits, works closely with CenterPoint Energy Compliance and Gas Operations to research background information from third party damages
• Interpret federal and state regulations, agreements, policies, and procedures and provide solutions for company compliance.
• Communicates to company personnel at all levels, including developing presentations, conducting meetings, and developing reports to aid operational compliance.
• Supports federal and state D.O.T. inspections, division's pre-audits, reporting, and post-audit follow-up.
• 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.
• Interfaces with management to identify best practices and ensure consistent operational procedures throughout the organization.
• Assists with investigation coordination and root cause analysis, determinations, and recommendations. Provides regulatory and litigation support for legal and other proceedings.
• Supports data and information collection for annual D.O.T. reports and incident reports, incident investigations and safety related condition analyses and reporting.
• Develops key operational utilization reports and makes operations improvement recommendations to division management.
• Leads development of new policies, procedures, and guidelines for operations.
• Serves on various teams providing division level perspective to process improvement and issue resolution.
• Maintains databases required associated with division operations.
• Must demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Ethics and Compliance Code, and other Company policies and procedures, and take all required training courses.

• Must demonstrate respect for all individuals and adhere to the Company's values and business practices.
• Coordinates with customer service and support operations to optimize division operations resources.
• Participates in the evaluation and implementation of new products and procedures.
• Serves as a subject matter expert to research and develop responses for technical questions from division operations employees.

Education Description

Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics and grammar. A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Experience

• Requires at least seven (7) years of experience in compliance, operations, safety, business, and/or engineering with subject matter expertise in at least one area of regulatory, gas operations, procedure writing, or process improvement
• 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: 03/19/2025

Posting End Date: 03/29/2025

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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