Job Description
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Inclusion and Diversity
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.
Learn more in the About Us section of our careers web site.
As the Seasonal Construction Inspector, you will direct, monitor, and inspect contractor construction activities and complete related documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements and construction agreements.
Specifically, you'll have the opportunity to:
Attend construction meetings with government representatives (city, county, state) to obtain and provide construction project updates, and relay the information to the crews and management.
Provide accurate and complete field construction documentation including a detailed list of materials used on the job and ensure timely processing of related records to maintain the integrity and accuracy of company record systems.
Review and prepares daily progress reports for compliance with applicable contracts and agreements.
Respond to customer inquiries for construction or conversion information, provides customers with project status updates and post installation troubleshooting to ensure complete customer satisfaction with the service delivery process.
Update distribution system maps and performs various construction related and non-construction related activities as assigned to support the service delivery process during the non-construction season.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Requires one year of construction or utility operations/natural gas distribution system experience (one full construction season equivalent to one year).
Preferred Experience, Education and Skills:
Education or training specific to natural gas distribution system installation.
Job Location: Minneapolis, MN
Houston, TX
Company Overview?
Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Natural ???Gas
We sell and deliver natural gas to more than 4.5 million homes and businesses in eight states: Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota (including Minneapolis), Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas (including greater Houston area). We are investing in modernizing our natural gas infrastructure and are committed to eliminating cast-iron pipe in all our territories.
Electric Transmission?? and Distribution and Power Generation????
We maintain the wires, poles and electric infrastructure serving more than 2.5 million metered customers in the greater Houston area and in southwestern Indiana. We also own and operate nearly 1,300 megawatts of electric generation capacity in Indiana. We are committed to the reliable delivery of electricity generated from power plants and renewable energy resources to homes and businesses.
Competitive Energy Businesses??
Our competitive energy businesses include three areas: natural gas marketing and energy-related services; energy efficiency, sustainability and infrastructure modernization solutions; and construction and repair services for pipeline systems, primarily natural gas. Our competitive energy businesses’ footprint spans nearly 40 states.
CenterPoint Energy Home Service Plus®
?????For over 80 years, HSP has provided heating and cooling solutions for Minnesota homeowners. We proudly offer expert repair, along with service and maintenance plans, and professional sales for both gas and electric equipment.
CenterPoint Energy and HomeServe
We are partnering with HomeServe, a trusted nationwide provider of emergency home repair programs, in our natural gas markets in Texas and in Houston to offer our customers service repair plans that reduce the stress and expense from the unexpected. - See more at: https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/about-us/company-overview#sthash.Bs7wjgA1.dpuf