Applications Developer

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Date: Mar 24, 2025

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002

Company: CenterPoint Energy

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 advanced technical support, training, and instructions to the Electric Operations Distribution organization. Designs, develops, and manages core automated programs and systems used by distribution operations. Responsible for analysis of core data to ensure accuracy of historical records. Seeks areas of opportunity to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Electric Operations. Aids in identifying and developing KPI’s for various departments across Electric Operations.

Essential Functions

• Readand interpret technical specifications and system issues.

• Ability to interpret new system requests and changes with skills to communicate enhancements in a training environment and to program developers.

• Supports the management and staff of various internal customers on automated programs and systems.

• Performs or assists with acceptance testing. Performs root-cause analysis of hardware and software problems, identifies causes and recommends solutions.

• Participates in internal and external department projects.

• Manages priorities and/or deadlines and smaller projects.

• Provide trainings to internal customers on various systems and processes.

• Support applications used by Distribution Controllers and Distribution Operations personnel.

• Maintain integrity of electrical mapping system in PSE.

• Ability to develop ad hoc reports as assigned using Business Objects, SQL, and analyzing data in Excel, potentially developing in a Power BI/Tableau Dashboard

• Required to support rotating 24/7 duty schedule and respond to call outs as needed.

Education Description

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a Business-related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, a related technical discipline combined with a minimum of 2 years of work experience will be considered.

Experience

• Require 2 years of electrical distribution field or office experience

• Preferred experience with SAP, Tableau, GIS, electrical network, Python, and SQL queries

Working Conditions

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with a high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines that may require more than a 40-hour work week to meet established deadlines, including working nights and/or weekends as required.

• Able to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands.

• Able to travel to attend meetings and/or training occasionally, with possible overnight travel required.

• Able to perform work successfully in an open office environment.

• Able to support and participate in the Emergency Operating Plan (EOP). Will be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and perform assigned responsibilities to aide in the company’s restoration efforts.

• Currently, no permanent work from home options. Flexible schedules available.

Physical Requirements

• 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 demonstrate the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer effectively.

• Able to view a monitor or laptop screen for extended periods of time.

• Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

• Able to reach, grasp and move items.

• Able to operate office machines, including telephone, cell phone, photocopier, scanner, and fax machine.

• Able to support rotating (24/7) duty schedule.

• Able to respond to call outs as needed.

• Able to attend meetings at various CenterPoint Energy locations.

• Able to communicate orally in a clear manner and hear spoken communication in person or on equipment, such as the telephone or mobile phone.

• Able to speak, read and understand the English language.

• Able to see and distinguish between colors.

• Able to work a varied schedule with projects and deadlines requiring the ability to meet changing demands and multi-task.

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: 03/24/2025​

Posting End Date: 03/31/2025

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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Nearest Major Market: Houston

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