Manager, Gas Storage & LP Operations

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:

Effectively manage the engineering, operation and maintenance of CenterPoint Energy's Underground Gas Storage Facilities and propane-air production and storage facilities.  Insure plants meets safety, reliability, regulatory, and financial requirements.

Essential Functions: 

• Use knowledge of underground gas storage, natural gas and propane air plant processes and equipment to determine appropriate management actions need to maintain safety, code compliance, high reliability and availability of the facilities.
• Plan, organize and direct the operation and maintenance of multiple plant sites to ensure the most effective return on the assets. 
• Develop and manage operations and maintenance processes and procedure to meet all safety and regulatory requirements for the UGS and LPG production and storage facilities, including requirements of DOT 192, NFPA 59, API 1171, MN Office of Pipeline Safety, Indiana Regulatory Commission, Indiana Division of Oil and Gas and other CenterPoint Energy, city and/or state requirements.
• Manage CenterPoint Energy’s relationships with the facility’s regulators including MN Office of Pipeline Safety, Indiana Regulatory Commission, local fire, police, Indiana DNR and community officials and adjacent neighbors.
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize the plant’s operations and maintenance costs and meet all safety and reliability requirements
• Plan, promote, design, engineer and implement capital improvements as required to meet safety, regulatory and reliability and continuous improvement needs of the facilities. 
• Hire and manage consultants as required.
• Manage the preparation of bids specifications and selection of contractors for as required for underground storage & peak shaving projects.  Manage contracts and contractor performance.
• Supervise, coach and improve employee and work group performance by establishing, communicating, and monitoring clear expectations of performance.  Manage employees on rotating shift schedule, direct schedule changes as needed to meet production operations.
• Develop budgets and manage spending against station budgets.
• Prepare and update Station Operation & Maintenance, Security, and Emergency manuals and procedures.
• Assume call out duties as scheduled in the Peak Shaving Department and respond to emergency situations as needed.  Provide backup as needed to other Peak Shaving Department Facilities.
• Recruit and hire competent staff, develop new training programs as required to meet changing equipment or code requirements. Direct and document classroom and on the job training and assessment of employees as needed to meet operational and regulatory needs.

Education:

BS Degree

Experience:

Seven years professional technical experience in natural gas or equivalent industry.

Experience with natural gas compression operation and construction

Demonstrated experience working with codes and standards

Two years of supervisory experience.

Experience working with process equipment.

Project management experience.

Experience with Natural Gas well workovers.

Experience with well logging and integrity management.

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: 07/30/2025​
Posting End Date: 08/13/2025

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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