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:
Performs company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the repair and maintenance of our natural gas distribution facilities.
Essential Functions:
- Responds to and investigates emergency calls to ensure safe delivery of natural gas and to maintain public and personal safety.
- Responds to utility related calls for all customers, locates gas leaks at customer's premise, and takes necessary steps to maintain public and personal safety.
- Maintains and repairs the gas distribution system as needed. Work will be performed in an efficient, accurate and productive manner.
- Performs other related tasks including, but not limited to leak survey work, line locating, meter reading, meter painting, and work order system documentation.
- Participates in training externally and internally, both field and classroom to increase job knowledge and competency. Advises and assists other employees on the job to provide technical, safety and procedural knowledge.
- Operates and maintains company vehicle in a safe manner, controls parts inventory, and is responsible for tool and equipment condition in order to ensure safe efficient service.
- Enroll and maintain good standing in the gas fitters apprenticeship program
Basic Qualifications:
Education:
Experience:
- No prior experience needed
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: 08/11/2025
Posting End Date: 08/22/2025
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: 34.66 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.
#LI-CNP
CenterPoint Energy
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), company vehicle
Aug 12, 2025