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Lead Safety Specialist

Alvin, TX · On-site

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our ... Conduct observations/audits of personnel, tools, equipment, and work practices to provide assurance ...

CenterPoint Energy

Associate Forester

Bellaire, TX · On-site

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our ... This is the single largest operating expense for the company spanning between 4,000-6,000 miles.

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Do workers at CenterPoint Energy get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
83% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Does CenterPoint Energy pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
81% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

At CenterPoint Energy, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
74% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from CenterPoint Energy affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
95% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at CenterPoint Energy?

Most people get paid time off work.
93% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do workers at CenterPoint Energy worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do CenterPoint Energy workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
37% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it for CenterPoint Energy workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
36% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at CenterPoint Energy?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
89% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do CenterPoint Energy managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do jobs at CenterPoint Energy spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
19% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at CenterPoint Energy?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is working at CenterPoint Energy good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
68% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at CenterPoint Energy feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
91% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at CenterPoint Energy get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
36% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at CenterPoint Energy?

Some people feel stressed out here.
51% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at CenterPoint Energy enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
89% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at CenterPoint Energy recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
75% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at CenterPoint Energy?

Most people got enough training when they started.
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at CenterPoint Energy?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 76% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people think CenterPoint Energy’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
76% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how CenterPoint Energy is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

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Transmission System Operator

CenterPoint Energy

Evansville, IN • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

CenterPoint Energy rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description

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
The Transmission System Operator is responsible for operating CenterPoint Energy (CNP) - Indiana's electric transmission system in compliance with all applicable corporate policies and procedures and regulatory requirements (FERC, NERC, RFC, DOE). The Transmission System Operator has the authority to take or direct real time actions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System, up to and including, shedding of firm load without obtaining approval from a higher authority within CNP. The Transmission System Operator complies with Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO) operating protocols and procedures and is responsible for real-time reliability coordination.
Essential Functions
  • Responds to, and directs the response to, transmission/substation system status changes, including alarms, remote terminal units, transmission operations or lockouts, transmission facility overloads, and substation devices.
  • Coordinates with the MISO Reliability Coordinator concerning transmission outages, overloads, transmission congestion issues, remedial actions, and transmission security. Determines corrective actions and implement action plans.
  • Direct and coordinate field switching and clearance activity (by radio, telephone, or supervisory control) to ensure safety of personnel and equipment.
  • Analyze Energy Management System (EMS) data to verify accuracy and to stay abreast of power system changes.
  • Monitor and control voltage as prescribed by the System Voltage Profile. Make appropriate voltage changes using static and dynamic voltage sources.
  • Communicate efficiently and professionally with inside and outside entities. Provide excellent customer support to all entities.
  • Be available for duty when system events require additional resources at the Control Center
  • Initiate appropriate emergency responses and notifications as required by system conditions and events.
  • Initiate contingency plans for the loss of the Control Center.
  • Always observe safety rules and procedures.
  • Coordinates all emergency activities between CenterPoint Energy and MISO, including implementation of Capacity Emergency and Transmission Emergency procedures.
  • Maintains chronological logs of all pertinent system activities.

Essential Functions cont'd
  • Conducts power flow studies for expected or contingency conditions and develop an operating plan to mitigate identified issues in coordination with MISO and other affected entities.
  • Coordinates and supervises restoration activities if/when CenterPoint Energy experiences a total or partial system blackout.
  • Coordinates activities and notifications when any CenterPoint Energy operational or electrical facility receives a security threat.
  • Analyzes major transmission or generation system disturbances, determines what remedial action is required, sets priorities, coordinates with MISO, and then carries out the implementation of corrective action.
  • Coordinates actions following a telecommunication outage and takes corrective steps to minimize the effect.
  • Takes direct action in response to unplanned facility outages and coordinates its return to service while maintaining security of the transmission system and safety of those responding.
  • Executes voltage reduction or load shedding when appropriate.
  • Exercises authority to take or direct timely and appropriate action, up to and including shedding firm system load, to prevent or alleviate Operating Limits Violations without obtaining approval from higher-level personnel.
  • Maintains surveillance of weather activities and direct operation of the transmission system in a conversative state as needed.
  • Validate and coordinate hourly tie-line metering values in coordination with neighboring entities and the Interchange Analyst while ensuring hourly system load values are reasonable.

Education Description
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in technical field of study, or relevant job-related experience for non-degree candidates.
Experience
  • 1-2 years of relevant work experience preferred. If not already NERC Certified at the RC level, the applicant must have the ability to obtain and maintain a NERC Certification
  • Able to obtain and maintain a valid NERC Certification at a Reliability Coordinator level.
  • Able to apply knowledge of power flows, voltage control, generation control, system operations, and EMS tools in daily system operations.
  • Able to make complex operational decisions drawing on experience and a minimum of varied input about system conditions.
  • Able to remain calm in emergencies and give instructions to others.
  • Able to perform the mathematics required to support decision-making.
  • Able to rely on, and act on, one's own assessment of system conditions.
  • Able to collaborate with others in normal and emergency operations towards achieving the best possible outcomes for CenterPoint Energy as a whole.
  • Able to influence others toward action on a particular point of view.
  • Able to demonstrate the company's core values of integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect.

Working Conditions
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines
  • Able to provide on-call support 24 hours on occasion.
  • Able to perform work indoors in an office environment and outdoors as needed.
  • Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and return to work while off duty.
  • Able to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands.
  • Able to travel to attend or conduct training, visit facilities and/or attend regulatory hearings, industry, or professional association conferences and/or other meetings (with customers, vendors, contractors, communities, etc.) and stay overnight as required.
  • Able to support Emergency Operating Plan. Will be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to support restoration efforts

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: 08/10/2026
Posting End Date: 08/17/2026
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.
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