Environmental Technician II

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

Provide technical support to environmental specialists in executing environmental policies and procedures for company operations and in assuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Processes Mineral Oil Soil - Makes decisions regarding how to dispose of spill debris based on analytical data and directs the designated waste management contractor accordingly.
• Researches the location of transformers involved in spills.
• Coordinates with IT programmers regarding upgrades & designs of the SAP Oil Spill Notification Data Management System and other IT programs as needed.
• Processes oil spill jobs daily and coordinates with designated oil spill cleanup contractor on daily field assignments.
• Reviews, analyzes and processes environmental laboratory results.
• Reviews, corrects & TECO’s oil spill job folders.
• Communicates with designated oil spill cleanup contractor on folder information and SAP issues.
• Communicates with outside Environmental Consultants regarding transformer inquiries and prepares appropriate follow-up letters for signature by Environmental Manager.
• Creates work orders and adds operations to existing work orders for solid waste handling and disposal jobs.
• Creates and maintains a SharePoint system for storage of waste manifests and quick accessibility in the event of a regulatory inspection.
• Creates and maintains a spreadsheet for tracking the status oil spill job folders from creation to final close out.
• Oversees administrative assistant temps during an EOP event.
• Provides technical assistance to the professional staff as requested.
• Reviews and approves invoices from vendors.
• Complete working knowledge of all Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Teams.
• Knowledge of SAP and Coupa would be beneficial. 

Education Description

• Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages), punctuation, grammar and spelling. 

Experience

• Requires at least three years of relevant work experience. 

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: 07/10/2025​
Posting End Date: 07/24/2025

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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