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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.
CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Staff Gas Engineering Specialist to join our Team, located at various CenterPoint territories in (Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, Ohio, Mississippi, or Minnesota).
You will have the ability to beresponsible for executing the compliance requirements for the Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP) as required by 49 CFR 192 Subpart O. This role is responsible for the identification, assessment and mitigation of pipeline safety risks associated with the transmission system. Responsibilities include maintaining and analyzing transmission asset data, planning, and executing in-line inspection and pressure testing assessments, and providing input on the long-term capital plans for the gas transmission system, including design & specifications for new/replacement transmission pipelines to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Facilitating the transmission pipeline risk modelling, threat identification, and review including implementing or enhancing the risk model.
* Developing transmission asset data improvement projects to improve threat identification, risk assessment, and assessment method selection, and mitigation project planning.
* Implementing procedures for material verification and maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) reconfirmation. Manage population samples for material verification and develop remediation plans.
* Coordinating with Engineering and System Planning on the timing, tracking and progress of transmission pipeline projects, including scheduling, project management, and documentation.
* Developing long-term infrastructure investment plans to address regulatory implications or record keeping issues pressure tests, replacements, retrofits, etc.
* Reviewing transmission work order documentation for traceable, verifiable, and complete records requirements.
* Performing all engineering analysis and technical support required for the TIMP program, including, but not limited to:
- Integrate historical TIMP assessments from Direct Assessment (ECDA and ICDA) and In-Line Inspections (ILI).
- Develop site specific ILI plans and coordinate ILI runs, including field support.
- Calculate safe operating pressures for any anomalies found.
- Monitor changes in high consequence areas (HCAs), moderate consequence areas (MCAs) and class location, including monitoring activity in transmission rights-of-way from feedback through operations.
- Update assessment schedule and risk model as needed and perform class location change studies.
- Evaluate valve spacing and blow off requirements.
- Perform purging calculations for transmission lines.
* Reviewing and approve transmission pipeline engineering designs to ensure compliance to all integrity required aspects of the pipe and design.
* Providing support for DIMP/TIMP regulatory, data requests and internal/external audits. Monitor changes in state and federal pipeline safety regulation and adapt TIMP program requirements accordingly.
* Providing data for internal performance reporting and external performance reporting including DOT Form PHMSA 7100.2.1 (Transmission Annual Report).
* Participating in industry committees to maintain a network of peers and knowledge for pipeline safety.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university or a combination of education and experience providing an equivalent level of knowledge and experience with a 2:1 experience to education ratio totaling 8 years.
- Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in natural gas utility design, flow analysis, or a related field.Applicants with fewer than (10) years experienced will be considered at a lower level within the job family.
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: 04/26/2024
Posting End Date: 05/12/2024
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.
CenterPoint Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.