Corrosion Engineer Specialist

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. 

Summary:

Manages projects from design through completion, including support of plans of projects with engineering department. Works under the supervision and direction of a Corrosion Supervisor. Helps designs new or relocation pipe facilities such as gas distribution facilities for subdivisions, system improvements, and public improvement projects.

Performs all aspects of cathodic protection work, including analysis, design and maintenance of cathodic protection systems.  Performs manual and skilled duties in the construction, operation, maintenance, and corrosion control program for natural gas pipelines in accordance with DOT 192 Regulations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designs intermediate gas distribution facilities and associated support systems including cathodic protection.
• Provides design support to local gas operations.
• Coordinates efforts with customers, and all vendors that provide corrosion with service including all CNP districts gas and or electric.
• Communicates with district operations staff when necessary to determine where corrections are needed or assisting them with a problem.
• Mentors and trains new employees.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the permanent natural gas distribution system records including its evolution, development, archiving, and maintenance.
• Analyzes field data gathering activities, including test point checks, rectifier readings, bond readings, and analyzing pipe to soil results.
• Designs and installs gas pipeline protection systems, including installation of conventional ground beds and sacrificial anodes, when required.
• Troubleshoots the Cathodic Protection system to determine repair needs
• Maintains all records related to cathodic protection systems.
• Ensures the design, maintenance, and construction requirements meet Regulatory requirements established by Municipal, Parish, State, and Federal authorities.
• Ensures compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Company standards pertaining to corrosion control, investigations, operations and maintenance in general.
• Complies with all DOT and OSHA federal regulations, including keeping abreast of changes and updates that may occur, staying abreast of changes and updates that may occur.
• Other duties as determined by Manager of Technical Field Operations or TFO Operations Supervisor.

Education:

Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar, spelling and punctuation

Experience: 

Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience in natural gas utility design or a minimum of four (4) years of related construction project design

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Licenses/Certifications, Abilities & Personal Characteristics (KSLAPs):

• Able to make sound decisions based on engineering and operational principles and Company policies.
• Able to learn and use computer programs and PC software proficiently, including GIS, SAP modules, e-mail, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet programs.
• Able to demonstrate and apply effective project management and time management skills to meet project deadlines and remain within budget.
• Able to multi-task and manage several projects or activities at one time while still meeting all deadlines, milestones and delivery dates.
• Able to demonstrate and apply excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate and interact with all levels of management and associates and perform well in a team environment.
• Able to represent Company in a professional manner in matters and meetings with both private and public, entities and officials.
• Able to cultivate relationships and partner with business and community contacts to achieve business results.
• Able to apply extensive knowledge of company policies and procedures and DOT CFR 192.146 regulations, TAC Code and natural gas pipeline design codes.
• Able to use initiative, good judgment and tact to complete assigned tasks.
• Able to meet and maintain performance and attendance criteria for the job.
• Able to meet all physical requirements, competency-based assessments, pre-employment background checks, pre-employment drug screen and other selection criteria determined by the Company.

• Able to provide a valid state driver's license and present and maintain a good driving record and to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Able to view and operate a personal computer monitor or laptop screen and sit for long periods of time.
• Able to operate office machines including telephone, photocopier, fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle including ability to enter and exit the vehicle unassisted.

Working Conditions:

• Able to respond to emergency on call assignments such as Emergency Response (ER) and All Hazards Operations Plane (AHOP) if needed.

• Able to work indoors in normal office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, hot, dirty and/or greasy equipment and noise when at field installation sites.

• Able to work regular daytime hours.
• Able to work occasional weekends and evenings as required.
• Able to travel outside of primary work location, in any weather conditions and occasionally overnight, to field locations, remote areas, conferences and/or meetings.
• Able to wear personal protection safety equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, and ear plugs occasionally as required by the work.
• Able to work with routine exposure to all weather conditions, dirty/greasy equipment, hot equipment and noise.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime, and to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to respond to callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to explosive environment on occasion.
• Able to travel out of town, which may require occasional overnight stays
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks for this position.  Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this position at the Company’s discretion.

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: 10/09/2025​
Posting End Date: 10/16/2025

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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