Engineer - Gas (Little Rock, AR)

Job ID: DIS00616
Posted on: 4/19/2021 5:59:46 PM
Location: Little Rock, AR US

Job Description

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

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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.

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As the Engineer - Gas, you will apply engineering principles to develop, analyze and implement the distribution integrity plan in a safe, efficient and practical manner. Manages integrity program for assigned region to include: developing system knowledge, identifying system threats, evaluating and ranking risk, measuring performance and monitoring results, and conducting periodic evaluations for plan improvement. This will also include integrating new federal regulations and providing guidance around how best to mitigate system risk through use of technology-based tools and company standards and procedures.

Specifically, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Manage Distribution Integrity Management Plan (DIMP) implementation for assigned region(s)
Analyze system data and subject matter expert input to best identify areas for resource allocation to reduce system risk
Attend and participate in regional distribution integrity management audits
Conduct regional subject matter expert DIMP meetings
Assess new regulations for appropriate measures to address relevant threats to our system
Utilize, assess and, where necessary, implement new software tools or software updates to enhance integrity management
Utilize, assess and, where necessary, implement new company procedures or standards to enhance integrity management
Work with assigned region(s), both engineering and operations, to understand system threats and select projects to mitigate risk
Travel to and interact with assigned region(s), both engineering and operations, on a regular basis to make adjustments as necessary throughout the plan cycle

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college.
• Requires a minimum of two years experience in gas utility engineering, technical field operations, measurement, or other related operations.
• Requires a valid driver's license.

Preferred Experience, Education and Skills:
• Preferred degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil engineering.
• Experience supporting gas distribution integrity plans.

Job Location: Little Rock, AR

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.