Environmental Operations Manager

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

Serveas the liaison between the Electric Power Generation business unit, Expertise Centers and Corporate Environmental to ensure implementation of the corporate environmental program in the Power Generation Business Unit. Facilitate and lead in the identification, communication/reporting and resolution of environmental issues and concerns with the assistance of the Expertise Centers. Utilize Power Generation Business Unit knowledge to identify potential environmental risks as they relate to daily operations.

Essential Functions

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  Directsand manages Division Environmental Employees.

  
  
• Serves as the liaison between the Business Unit, Expertise Center, Regulatory Agencies, and Corporate Environmental Organization.
• Helps Business Unit operations personnel identify needs to provide technical support and guidance.
• Serves as the primary contact for the Business Unit on potential or identified environmental issues.
• Communicates environmental principles and objectives to management and employees to ensure understanding and incorporates same in all Business Unit practices.
• Establishes measures and targets for environmental performance through Business Unit management and provides performance tracking and reporting.
• Conducts periodic compliance inspections in conjunction with Corporate environmental staff/auditors.
• Identifies environmental aspects and/or non-compliance situations that should be addressed and works with operational personnel to develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Participates in environmental liability reporting.
• Works with the operations personnel to identify potential liabilities and to quantify the exposure.
• Develops and maintains Business Unit environmental procedures that incorporate regulatory requirements, CNP environmental policies, and business strategy into operational practices.
• Identifies environmental training needs for the Business Unit.
• Coordinates with Division Environmental Employees, and Power Generation to provide necessary training. Ensures all required training is completed and documented on schedule.
• Works with operations personnel to identify opportunities to participate in community and special interest groups that match business strategy and environmental policy.
• Works to identify and address potential impacts from new or proposed environmental regulation.
• In conjunction with Division Environmental Personnel, monitors and evaluates contractors' performance. Additionally, monitors cost control measures for environmental compliance.
  
  

Education Description

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  Bachelor'sDegree from accredited college or university in environmental studies.

  
  
  
  
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    or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field with seven (7) or more years operations or engineering experience in the electric power generation industry inclusive of environmental responsibilities.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Experience

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  Minimumseven (7) years' experience in an environmental compliance field.

  
  
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  Electric power generation experience preferred.

  
  

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: 05/16/2025

Posting End Date: 05/30/2025

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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