Associate Gas Inspector

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Date: Sep 22, 2024

Location: Eagle Lake, TX, US, 77434Ft. Smith, AR, US, 72908New Braunfels, TX, US, 78130Universal City, TX, US, 78148Seguin, TX, US, 78155San Marcos, TX, US, 78666Sinton, TX, US, 78387Pleasanton, TX, US, 78064Kingsville, TX, US, 78363Laredo, TX, US, 78040Victoria, TX, US, 77905El Campo, TX, US, 77437

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

Plans, coordinates, and inspects the field work performed by outside contractors with the objective of assuring that work conforms to company standards, specifications and schedules. Installs, operates, repairs gas mains and service lines along with 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.

• Attends 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.

• Reviews vendor invoices and verifies charges or quantities.

• Responds to customer inquiries for construction or conversion information.

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

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

Education Description

• Requires a high school education or GED.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 2 to 3 years of gas construction or related work experience.

• Large tapping/plugging and high pressure/high stress lines experience a plus.

Physical Requirements

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

• Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.

• Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Able to work indoors in an office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise when at field installation sites.

• Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).

• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.

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: 09/23/2024​

Posting End Date: 10/03/2024

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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