Lead Operational Practices Specialist
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Job Description
About the Company
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Their vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of their long-term growth strategy. CenterPoint has an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of their diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward their company objectives. They strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities they serve.
Job Description
Lead Operational Practices Specialist
Provides business and technical expertise to support the development and administration of the company’s operational activities for compliance with federal and state 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 ensure consistent and uniform compliance in all jurisdictions.
Essential Functions
Assists with the coordination of federal and state inspections and regional pre-audits, reporting and post-audit follow-up. Provides data and information for annual reports and incident reports, incident investigations and safety-related condition analyses and reporting.
Provides leadership and expertise for Gas Operations in fashioning policies and procedures concerning operator qualification and public awareness.
Interprets applicable federal and state regulations, agreements, policies, and procedures and provides solutions for company compliance.
Facilitates the development of new policies, procedures, and guidelines for Gas Operations.
Communicates information to company personnel at all levels within the company, including presentations to management teams.
Develop, implement, and monitor key regulatory control mechanisms to ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including rules and regulations.
Creates and maintains open dialogues with departments, requests information and responds by providing suggestions, alternatives, and assistance. Leverage relationships to identify opportunities for improvement and develop 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 and external gas industry teams, providing company-level perspective to process improvements and problem resolution.
Education Description
Bachelor’s degree required.
Will consider relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy experience for a non-degree candidate.
Experience
Prefer a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Pipeline operations with subject matter expertise in at least one of the following areas: regulatory, gas operations, procedure writing, business, information technology, engineering, or process improvement.
