IBEW 66 - District Operations Service Area Assistant

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Date: Sep 13, 2024

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77043

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

You will have the ability to provide day-to-day administrative support for all activities within the Distribution Operations area office, including data entry, work order processing, bi-weekly bargaining unit payroll entry and reconciliation of payroll issues, assisting with meeting arrangements (reserving auditorium and conference rooms), and filing, record maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Perform all needed administrative duties including requisitioning and expediting request for material, tools and office supplies; typing, distributing, and filing documents; maintenance of electronic employee time records, maintain filing system for tailboards, property damage reports and signed timesheets. (for Distribution linemen, Primary Metering, and Major Underground groups).

• Clear error log, enter missing time, run over/under report, and print timesheets in SAP. Enter weekly duty bonuses allotted to linemen that qualify for the duty bonus pay provided by the supervisors. Keep record of vacation/holiday balances and work schedules for distribution operations and major underground personnel. Submit annual holiday carryover form for employees that work Christmas Eve/Christmas Day. Prepare shift change notifications and enter shift changes in SAP.

• Maintain and update, per the guidance of distribution operations / major underground supervision, the service center Duty Roster for linemen weekly duty rotation. Maintain and update service center Seniority list for linemen. List edit daily for field completed, back office complete order types: HDC1, HDC2, HDC3, HDCT, and HDMT order that have capital material on them. Create and review SAP work orders and field sketches. Perform SAP notification entries, TECO SAP work orders.

• Research and correct orders missing, material, labor and or sketches in order to TECO or cancel orders. Communicate with Distribution Operations/Major Underground personnel to learn job status or schedule Interface with building maintenance personnel as needed to ensure repair and maintenance of facilities. Monitors and report compliance and non-compliance to department policies, procedures, and protocols.

• At the request of distribution operations / major underground personnel retrieve relevant information pertaining to the status of the service request. Process credit card expenses in One Pay for supervisors and or managers. Maintains records of safety footwear, prescription safety glasses purchased, and reimbursement for mileage by entering it in One-Pay.

• Acts as department liaison with outside vendors for printer equipment, toll road tags, and permit for vehicles. Notarize affidavits for Field Service Representatives and other distribution operations / major underground groups. Correct distribution operations / major underground specific work order errors on the 60 & 240-Day report. Complete quarterly Freeway Crossing list by printing and attaching inspection sheets and closing out each order.

Education Description

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of basic mathematics, English grammar and punctuation.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years in distribution construction, reliability, customer service and or marketing position. Related experience performing clerical and /or administrative duties, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and email software.

• Proficient in standard office software (Microsoft Office suite) and computer systems, as well as operate a 10-key adding machine, copy scanner and fax machine.

• Knowledge of CIS, SAP, CRM, FocalPoint, NetCADOPS, SharePoint, One Pay, CNP University screens and programs preferred.

A bonus to be

• Able to pass clerical testing and aptitude assessments as required by the company. Able to communicate effectively with customers, staff, and field personal through personal contact or using telephone or radio devices.

• Able to demonstrate knowledge and or possess the aptitude to learn CIS and SAP screens and programs. Able to create basic maintenance orders for security lights and other distribution equipment.

• Able to enter trouble orders and change orders into system. Able to work with minimal supervision.

• Able to demonstrate knowledge and or possess the aptitude to learn the work order tracking system (SAP). Able to communicate basic outage inquiries to customers, linemen and/or supervisors.

• Have knowledge of or possess the aptitude to learn the REED Group procedures for time keeping purposes Able to develop, analyze, interpret, and communicate technical information for drawings, reports, and documents.

• Able to operate a motor vehicle. Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently, take all required training courses and do so timely.

• Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company’s values and business practices and do both consistently. Notary Public.

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 Time

Posting Start Date: 09/13/2024​

Posting End Date: 09/29/2024

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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Nearest Major Market: Houston

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