Associate Gas Inspector
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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

Plan, coordinates, and inspect the field work performed by outside contractors with the objective of assuring that work conforms to company standards, specifications and schedules. Work includes but is not limited to installation, operation, repair of gas mains and service lines and service related work that is performed at the customer's meters.

Essential Functions

Directs, monitors, and inspects contractor construction activities and completes related documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements and construction agreements.

Attend construction meetings with government representatives (city, county, state) to obtain and provide construction project updates, and relay the information to the crews and management.

Provides accurate and complete field construction documentation including a detailed list of materials used on the job and ensures timely processing of related records to maintain the integrity and accuracy of company records.

Reviews and prepares daily progress reports for compliance with applicable contracts and agreements.

Responds to customer inquiries for construction or conversion information, provides customers with project status updates and post installation troubleshooting to ensure complete customer satisfaction with the service delivery process.

Reviews vendor invoices, verifies charges and quantities for work performed and processes as necessary.

Reviews and verifies the accuracy and completeness of as built construction drawings.

Occasionally works night and call outs to support the service delivery process.

Essential Functions Continued

Occasional travel to various gas districts to support the service delivery process.

Randomly performs non-destructive and destructive testing on plastic and steel joints for QA/QC and system integrity.

Coordinates work with contractors throughout the build process for compliance with project scope and specifications.

Observes and inspects all phases of work performed by contractors to assure conformance with company standards and procedures. Interprets blueprints and drawings of work to be performed.

Responsible for QA/QC and inspecting work performed by one or more contract crews.

Performs other duties as required.

Education Description

Requires a high school education or GED.

Experience

Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of gas construction or related work experience.

Requires a valid/current state issued driver's license.

Large tapping/plugging, high pressure/high stress pipeline experience, a plus.

CWI, NACE-AMPP (CP-Coating) certifications are a plus.

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.

Diversity, Equity 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

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 TimePosting Start Date: 09/25/2024Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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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