CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Operations Manager

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $80K — $110K *
Franklin, IN 46131In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 8 years in gas/electric operations, accounting, or engineering field if no degree
  • At least 5 years in gas/electric operations with 3 years in a supervisory or management role

Responsibilities

  • Manage gas distribution functions and underground system operations
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
  • Cultivate relationships with business leaders, officials, and community contacts
  • Investigate fire and explosion sites for liability assessment
  • Deliver speeches and presentations to various groups

Benefits

  • Paid training from day one
  • Flexible work schedule and paid time off
  • Transit subsidies for commuting
  • Wellness benefits including fitness club discounts
  • 401(k) match and contributions for retirement savings
  • Professional development programs with tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Manages the gas distribution functions for a specific geographic service area. Is responsible for operation and maintenance of the underground distribution system, customer service and accounting activities to assure dependable gas service is supplied to all customers. Represents the company in the community, maintains effective customer relations and provides a high profile presence with active community involvement.

Essential Functions

  • Manages the gas distribution functions for operation and maintenance of the underground distribution system, may direct individual employees and crews or may manage supervisor of service, construction & maintenance and/or operations.
  • Monitors operations and accounting activities to assure consistent compliance with regulatory requirements and tariffs, operating standards, company policies, guidelines and processes.
  • Cultivates relationships with business leaders, elected officials, community contacts and appointed regulatory staff members to achieve business results.
  • Investigates fire and explosion sites to evaluate extent of company liability and protect against possible fraudulent property damage claims.
  • Make speeches and presentations to elected officials, community groups and employees.


Education Description

  • Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business administration, marketing, engineering or related field. In lieu of education requires a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in one of the following: gas and/or electric operations, accounting, engineering or related field.


Experience

  • Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in one of the following: gas and/or electric operations, accounting, engineering or related field, including a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a supervisor or manager.


Physical Requirements

  • Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
  • Able to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
  • Able to exert up to 10 Lbs of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.


Working Conditions

  • paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Able to work in a normal office environment with occasional travel to off-site locations and stay overnight as required.
  • Able to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.
  • Able to work more than 40 hours per week, as required meeting established deadlines and accomplish objectives.


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: 07/22/2026
Posting End Date: 07/29/2026

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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We believe diversity drives innovation. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee can thrive. Our diversity training ensures that everyone, from leadership to new hires, understands the value of differences.

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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
* Ladders Estimates

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