Senior Safety Specialist

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Date: Apr 22, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77034

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

The Public Safety Specialist III is responsible for the delivery of electric safety messages and demonstrations to those who work around electric utility systems and facilities.  This position will also have responsibilities for incident response, outreach events for the public, and maintenance of the CEHE Public Safety program elements.

Essential Functions

    • Serve as a point-of-contact for external inquiries about electric utility public safety.
    • Deliver electric safety presentations and demonstrations to at-risk work groups, such as contractors, crane operators, first responders, and public works.
    • Participate in and deliver electric safety messages at public outreach events.
    • Drive the company vehicle and demonstration trailer to work sites or agreed up locations.
    • Operate the electric safety demonstration trailer and use live-line tools and appropriate PPE to conduct arcing demonstrations.
    • Develop and update electric safety presentations.
    • Provides field consultations to workers and the public.
    • Conduct periodic reviews of CEHE facilities/equipment.
    • Participates in on-site review of incidents involving the public, reviews circumstances and reports findings.
    • Provide information and training on the CEHE Public Safety Program to internal work groups.
    • CEHE Public Safety Program administration.

Education Description

Requires a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Psychology, Engineering, Business, or related technical field. In lieu of a degree, two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education. This is in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below.

Experience

    • Requires at least five (5) years of relevant work experience which may include safety, human and organizational performance, incident investigation/management or continuous improvement.
    • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

    • Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and poles.
    • Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
    • Able to demonstrate and apply manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
    • Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
    • Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.

Working Conditions

    • Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy’s All Hazard Emergency Operation Plan (AHOP).
    • Able to work indoors in an office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise when at field installation sites.
    • This position will require approximately 10-15% travel across the six-state footprint.

 

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: 04/22/2026​
Posting End Date: 04/29/2026


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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Nearest Major Market: Houston