Job Summary:
Detects and classifies natural gas system leaks by using advanced technology, including scheduled and specially requested leakage surveys, using a variety of leak detection tools on both walking and mobile surveys. Applies training to identify immediate hazardous situations to protect life and property.
Essential Functions:
Performs leakage surveys on natural gas transmission and distribution systems using mobile and portable leak detection equipment.
Exercises judgment in properly classifying and grading leak indications as to the level of hazard.
Completes all required leak documentation and notifications.
Maintains documentation of all leak survey activity.
Repairs above ground leaks when practical.
Conducts both inside and outside leak investigations in a thorough and professional manner. Adheres to company policies, procedures, safe work practices and standards.
Knows and complies with O.S.H.A., D.O.T., and State regulatory requirements of leak survey, leak investigation, operations, and gas distribution operations in general.
Works with Leak Survey supervisor on reporting, training, scheduling, equipment, and productivity issues.
Basic Qualifications:
Education:
Requires a high school diploma or GED
Experience:
Requires a minimum of two years of experience in natural gas distribution and/or service.
Competencies:
Business and Financial Acumen - Understand the impact actions and decision have on the bottom line of the enterprise.
Coaching and Development - Develop others' capabilities to empower them to reach their potential.
Collaboration - Eliminate boundaries and drive common goals.
Connecting, Listening, and Sharing - Maintain open, active, two-way communication.
Customer Focus Through Service - Understand and exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
Enterprise Mindset - Act in way that are best for the company as a whole.
Results Orientation - Reject the status-quo, find opportunities to improve and drive outstanding business results.
Steadiness - Demonstrate strength, poise, and an appropriate presence.
Physical Requirements:
Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods
Able to reach, grasp and move items.
Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
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.
Working Conditions:
Able to support the Emergency Operating Plan.
Able to work indoors, in an office environment, regardless of whether open office, cubicle or private office.
Able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight.
This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks for this position. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this position at the Company's discretion.
Must demonstrate respect for all individuals and adhere to the Company's values and business practices. Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company's values and business practices and do both consistently.
CenterPoint Energy provides an essential public service which vitally affects the health, safety, comfort and general well-being of the people living in the area served by the Company. If any business unit activates an emergency operation plan, because of a threat to the continuation of service to our customers, employees may be called to fulfill an assignment. All employees, whether in their normal job or an emergency operation plan assignment, are essential to successful service restoration. CenterPoint Energy values the role each employee plays in serving the needs of our community.
All applicants must take a pre-employment drug test and obtain a negative result as a condition of employment. In addition to a pre-employment test, employees performing job functions regulated by the Department of Transportation (i.e. safety-sensitive functions) are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Other testing (post-accident, reasonable cause, return-to-duty, follow-up, or return-to-work) may be required in accordance with work-related conditions.
THIS IS A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION - RANDOM DRUG TESTING REQUIRED!
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
1111 Louisiana St
Houston
Texas United States
www.centerpointenergy.com
