Lead Data Analyst, Electric Engineering

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:

Assess, develop, and implement a systematic approach of coordinating activities and practices to manage CenterPoint Energy Indiana South (CenterPoint-IN) assets and asset systems, their associated performance, and risk and expenditures optimally and sustainably over the life cycle of those assets.  Successfully manage, with minimal supervision, a wide range of asset strategy, policy, and program issues in various arenas including program and project development activities, cost/benefit analyses, strategic planning, and program management in conjunction with the operational areas of CenterPoint-IN. Make recommendations regarding all aspects of asset management based on business needs, profitability, and business risk challenges in an organized and orderly fashion.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement, and maintain data collection, reporting systems, and engineering drawings on corporate mainframe and computer-based systems with a focus on improving the efficiency of work processes and keeping data systems current.
• Evaluate, develop, maintain, and manage hardware and reporting systems in relation to inspection data, operations data, material and labor estimating, line statistical data, reliability data, lightning data, line fault locating, mapping, the distribution and transmission line inspection & rehabilitation program, and the distribution and transmission vegetation management program.
• Use SAP to lookup work orders, such as completion date, cost, and other relevant information.
• Provide data analytics & statistical reports to management using Excel macros or similar tools.
• Perform database development & enhancement with SQL programming.
• Interface with inspectors, construction personnel, engineers, attorneys, and management regarding inspection, rehabilitation, reliability, and R&D issues.
• Coordinate and/or perform distribution and transmission line inspection activities including job scheduling, field inspection, data collection, work order preparation, and quality assurance.
• Manage time effectively, handle multiple tasks and priorities, operate under general direction, develop own work methods as required yet follow standard procedures and determine when management is to be consulted on unusual situations.
• Communicate effectively with engineering, construction personnel, customers, and others in written and verbal form

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience that includes knowledge of data structure analysis and performing engineering calculations and design
• Programming experience or class in a language such as Python, SQL, VBA, or Java.
• Proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Knime, SAP, or BigQuery
• Experience with databases such as Oracle or Microsoft.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge and use of PowerBI or Tableau data visualization software
• Experience working with machine learning, statistical techniques, and algorithms
• Able to work well with both technical and non-technical personnel to gather and exchange information, resolve issues, plan activities and meet or exceed objectives.
• Read, understand, and apply industry terms for electric utility reliability.
• Interpret, analyze and produce electrical models, drawings and technical documents.

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: 06/03/2025​
Posting End Date: 06/26/2025

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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