DCO Lead Assistant

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Date: Jul 6, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77064

Company: CenterPoint Energy

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

CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Lead Assistant to join our Distribution Control Operations Team, located in Houston, TX.

You will have the ability to: provide administrative and clerical support for all activities within Distribution Control Operations for supervisors, Manager and Director and staff for all secretarial, clerical, time entry, and ad-hoc reporting needs for the Department.

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for management and reconciliation of controllers’ time records, data entry, overtime reporting, and FMLA time corrections. This work is very time sensitive and requires detailed analysis and understanding of bargaining unit rules and labor scheduling. Includes tracking and reporting of attendance, time records and overtime.
  •  Manages multiple responsibilities in a dynamic and demanding work environment while maintaining a positive professional presence.
  •  Orders supplies and equipment for two office locations.
  • Orders supplies including coffee bar supplies, phones, laptops etc.
  • Manages and maintains confidential information, records, reports and personnel files.
  • Keep record of vacation/holiday balances and work schedules for Distribution Control
  • Process union and supervisor shift changes and enter SAP.
  • Interface with facilities building maintenance personnel as needed to ensure repair and maintenance of equipment for two office locations.
  • Acts as department liaison with outside vendors for printer equipment, toll road tags, vehicle oil changes and tags, coffee machines, water and ice machines, cell phones etc.
  •  Process credit card expenses and mileage reimbursements in One Pay for supervisors, manager, and controllers.

Education Description

Requires a High School diploma or GED. Experience with union payroll processing required.

Experience

  • Requires 4 years of secretarial or administrative requiring regular exercise of initiative, use of personal judgment and discretion without immediate supervision, attention to detail and multi-tasking.
  • Requires proficient knowledge of software (including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and e-mail) and basic knowledge of mainframe systems.
  • Requires excellent communication skills, telephone etiquette and customer service.

 

 

 

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: 07/06/2026​
Posting End Date: 07/10/2026


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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