CenterPoint Energy

Regulated electric and natural gas utility

Director of Operations

Operations & LogisticsPosted on Nov 6

Full-time$155.2k - $232.7k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business administration, marketing, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
A minimum of seven years of experience in the utility industry is required, including at least three years of experience as a supervisor or manager.
The employee must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and minimal force frequently to move objects.
The employee must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
The employee must be able to communicate in writing and verbally, in person or through technical equipment such as a telephone.
The employee must be able to use the manual dexterity needed to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
The employee must be able to travel occasionally overnight.
The employee must be able to work in an office environment and outdoors at field installation sites with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise.
The employee must participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan.
The employee must work regular hours, with occasional or mandatory overtime, and may be required to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

Manage a functional process of the company's gas operations business and provide direct oversight for operational and budgetary needs to deliver safe, reliable service at reasonable operating costs.
Manage relationships with regulatory and elected officials whose actions could affect the company's ability to operate efficiently.
Manage and direct company activities, coordinating with support staff from other organizations as needed.
Manage service, construction, and maintenance work performed by company and contractor personnel.
Direct and assign security, maintenance, and housekeeping of the service center building, grounds, and related equipment.
Monitor and maintain leases for the current service center building and grounds.
Develop, monitor, and adjust the operating budget and productivity targets consistently and efficiently.
Develop and implement the operating and financial strategy in line with company direction and vision, and report progress.
Engage frequently with company executives and external executives to explain and discuss matters that may influence important decisions.
Assist employees and counsel customers, contractors, and regulatory bodies on unusual or difficult problems arising from employee work.
Interpret and administer policies as they apply to employees, customers, and the general public.
Conduct periodic field inspections to check the quality of employees' work.
Influence and achieve operating culture change across varied work groups.
Promote corporate citizenship and train and counsel employees to maintain a positive company image with customers and community, civic, and government officials.
Ensure regulatory compliance of operations and quality-of-service regulations.
Maintain regular and frequent contact with city, county, and state officials, using appropriate timing, tact, and judgment.
Work with community officials to provide information about company operations, local rates, and negotiated agreements.
Promote employee and public safety by participating in safety meetings, inspecting equipment and work areas, participating in accident investigations, and initiating corrective action for hazardous situations.
Exercise independent judgment in emergency situations when established policies and procedures are absent.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business administration, marketing, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

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.

Job Summary

Management of a functional process of the Company’s gas operations business; provides direct oversight for all operational and budgetary needs with objective of providing safe, reliable service to customers at reasonable operating costs; manages relationships with regulatory and elected officials that could affect the Company’s ability to operate efficiently.

Essential Functions

Manages and directs Company activities including coordination of activities with support staff of other organizations as needed.
Manages service and/ or construction and maintenance work performed by Company and contractor personnel.
Directs and assigns security, maintenance and housekeeping of service center building, grounds, and all related equipment.
Monitors and maintains the leases applicable to current service center building and grounds.
Develops, monitors and adjusts the operating budget and productivity targets in a consistent and efficient manner.
Develops the operating and financial strategy consistent with Company direction and vision, implements the strategy and reports the progress.
Frequent contacts with executives both within and outside the Company on matters requiring explanations and discussion which may influence important decisions.
Assists employees and counsels customers, contractors, and regulatory bodies regarding unusual or difficult problems arising out of the work performed by employees.
Interprets and administers policies as they apply to employees, customers and the general public.
Periodically makes field inspections to check quality of work performance of employees.
Effectively influences and achieves operating culture change across all varying work groups.
Promotes corporate citizenship, and trains and counsels employees to assure they are building and maintaining a good Company image with customers and their respective community, civic and governmental officials.
Responsible for regulatory compliance of operations and quality of service regulations.
Regular and frequent contacts with city, county and state officials, requiring a sense of timing, tact and judgment in dealing with them.
Works with the community officials to provide information concerning the operations of the company and is responsible for providing information affecting local rates and negotiating agreements.
Promotes employee and public safety through participation in safety meetings, inspection of equipment and work areas, participation in accident investigations and initiation of corrective action for hazardous situations.
Exercises independent judgment in emergency situations as required in the absence of established policies and procedures.

Education Description

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business administration, marketing, engineering or related field. Preferred

Experience

Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the utility industry, including a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a supervisor or manager.

Physical Requirements

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 sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.

Working Conditions

Able to travel occasionally overnight.
Able to work in an office environment.
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.
Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
Able to work regular hours, with occasional or mandatory overtime; may be required to work rotating shifts.

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
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Paid training
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
Life, AD&D, Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Transit subsidies
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 11/09/2026
Posting End Date: 11/16/2026

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.

Compensation: $155,158.40 to $232,737.60 Annually
CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum starting compensation range at the time of posting for the opportunity. This annual compensation range is specific to Minnesota and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

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About the Company

CenterPoint Energy

Regulated electric and natural gas utility

CenterPoint Energy delivers electricity and natural gas to customers in several states (Indiana, Ohio, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, and Texas) as a regulated utility. It generates, transmits, and distributes electric power and natural gas, and also sells natural gas services. The company earns revenue by charging approved rates set by state regulators for its utility services, with a focus on safe and reliable energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its approach centers on maintained utility infrastructure and regulated pricing, differentiating it from competitive energy suppliers by operating as a regulated, monopoly-style service provider in its service areas. The company's goal is to provide dependable energy delivery while meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring steady, predictable utility earnings through approved rate structures.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1866

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