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
To weld and perform layout work required on new and replacement gas facilities, including those designed as transmission lines. To provide coaching and mentoring for all welders as needed. To weld as necessary, install and maintain the distribution system, make welded repairs on vehicles and equipment and to weld specialty items as needed. Provides performance feedback to all Weld Shop personnel. Monitors work to ensure that distribution regulation posts, loops, and meter sets are fabricated to CenterPoint Energy's specifications.
Essential Functions
- Welds on all gas facilities to include those designated as transmission or distribution, to accomplish the installation and maintain the life of the gas mains and services.
- Assists with managing daily work assignments of all welders to include fabrication requests, monitoring or restocking the weld material inventory levels for the welders.
- Assists with training, coaching and mentoring new welders in proper welding techniques, procedures and proper use of tools.
- Uses flame cutting torches and other approved power tools to cut, bevel and trim as needed to follow proper welding procedures.
- Complete layout work on gas main and service installations, offsets, and relocations.
- Makes welded repairs on vehicles and equipment to extend the working life and/or make changes and modifications.
- Maintains truck and shop welding and fabrication equipment to ensure maximum performance and safe operations.
Education Description
Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and the calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar and punctuation.
Experience
Requires one year (1) welding work experience (wire and stick) on natural gas distribution and/or transmission pipelines.
Requires a valid state issued driver's license and able to maintain a good driving record.
Physical Requirements
- Able to maneuver up to 100 pounds.
- Abe to walk, bend, climb and lay in awkward positions on a daily basis
- Able to operate a personal computer, laptop.
Working Conditions
- Able to work a reasonable amount of overtime and subject to call outs for work assignments at all hours.
- Able to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
- Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.
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.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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.
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: 01/14/2025
Posting End Date: 01/26/2025
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.
Compensation Rate: $49.29 Hourly
CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the starting fixed pay rate at the time of posting for the opportunity. This hourly compensation is specific to Minnesota and the pay rate negotiated in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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CenterPoint Energy
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Jan 15, 2025