CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Associate Gas Controller

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $65K — $98K *
Minneapolis, MN 55407In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required; BA/BS preferred or equivalent knowledge through education and experience.
  • 1 year of experience with natural gas operations and flow/pressure relationships.
  • 3 years of multitasking and troubleshooting experience in regulated environments.
  • Understanding of SCADA systems and basic gas distribution principles.
  • Ability to adhere to processes and procedures in operational settings.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and control the gas pipeline system remotely within established operational parameters.
  • Identify and communicate abnormal operating conditions tracked by the SCADA system.
  • Maintain real-time documentation of gas system operations and changes.
  • Analyze gas usage and pressures, taking corrective actions as needed.
  • Manage gas nominations to fulfill contract obligations and assess customer demand.
  • Support emergency response communications and troubleshooting during outages.
  • Coordinate with various departments to ensure safe gas delivery and operation procedures.

Benefits

  • Benefits eligibility starts on the first day of employment.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependents.
  • 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions.
  • Flexible work hours, paid holidays, and vacation time.
  • Assistance with professional growth through tuition reimbursement and training programs.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Remotely monitor and control gas pipeline system by following established protocols to safely deliver natural gas to all CNP customers. Monitors and controls operating pressure and flow rates, forecasts and load balances the gas system for customer demand, leverages gas purchase contract language, manages curtailment operations, and communicates operational issues with both internal and external stakeholders. Provides analysis of system performance and translates processes and procedures into practice as required.

Essential Functions

  • Remotely monitor and control gas system reliably, within operational parameters and Control Room Management (CRM) rules, while meeting supply targets and other regulatory requirements.
  • Monitors Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and recognizes Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC) and alarms and communicates issues to appropriate departments and/or directs changes to settings remotely or through field personnel.
  • Maintains a documented 'real time' operational status of the gas system and communicates status and pipeline changes to affected departments to ensure safe and reliable operation.
  • Maintains, documents, and communicates the record of department actions, operational challenges, and deviations from daily operating plans to ensure accurate documentation is available on file.


Essential Functions Cont'd

  • Analyzes gas usage and distribution system pressures from the SCADA network and takes appropriate action to ensure safe and reliable operations.
  • Reviews, monitors, and manages gas nominations to ensure that contract obligations are met.
  • Assists in forecasting the total customer demand daily and recommends changes to gas supply, peaking supplies, and/or initiates curtailment strategies to meet and balance that demand.
  • Works with other departments (Engineering, Gas Supply, Gas Transportation, Technical Field Operations, System Operations, Integrity Management, District personnel, Dispatch, Customer Service, Gas Storage, and others) to ensure safe reliable gas delivery to our customers.
  • Performs basic trouble shooting of SCADA system and provides support to the System Operations group for SCADA programming changes, daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of field SCADA equipment.
  • Serves as single point of contact, during and after normal business hours, for large volume customers and pipeline suppliers when emergencies arise.
  • Required to pass Operator Qualifications (OQ) and Gas Controller Training Program in processes and procedures as defined by the Department of Transportation.
  • Assist in making recommendations for isolation of the gas system for emergency repairs of damaged facilities, rerouting of gas supplies, an implementing Gas Control Plans as needed.
  • Provides Dispatch department and Customer Service department with gas facility and outage information when required.


Education Description

  • High School Diploma/GED required, preferred BA/BS degree from an accredited university, or combination or education & experience providing equivalent knowledge.


Experience

  • Requires a minimum of one (1) year applicable experience with an understanding of basic principles and characteristics of natural gas including flow and pressure relationships and natural gas operations.
  • Requires 3 year demonstrated history of multi-tasking, troubleshooting of complex systems, utilization of data in decision making processes, and adherence to processes and procedures, ideally in a regulated environment.

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: 08/31/2026
Posting End Date: 09/25/2026

Compensation: $65,956.80 to $98,935.20 Annually
CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum starting compensation range at the time of posting for the opportunity. This annual compensation range is specific to Minnesota and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc

CenterPoint Energy is a domestic energy delivery company. The Company’s business segments include Electric Transmission and Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, Competitive Natural Gas Sales and Services, Interstate Pipelines, Field Services and Other Operations. The Company serves metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. The company also owns a 58.3% interest in a midstream partnership it jointly controls with OGE Energy Corp. with operations in natural gas and liquids-rich producing areas of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.

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Learn more about CenterPoint Energy, Inc
Size
9,418 employees
Market Cap
$19.2 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$773 million
Founded
1866
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
NASDAQ
CNP
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