Associate Coordinator, Service Gas

CenterPoint Energy is looking for an Associate Gas Service Coordinator to join our CEHG Gas Operations District, located in Victoria, TX.

You will have the ability to: Meet with builders, developers, and customers to coordinate actions required to provide gas service; initiates and develops opportunities for gas sales, and represents the Company on gas service, billing and other customer account issues.

We want you to know

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.

Diversity and Inclusion
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.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Subsides metro and parking discounts
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• 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 with immediate 100% vesting.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Meet with builders, developers, and customers, or their representatives to coordinate actions required to provide gas service.
• Represent the company in negotiations related to service extension issues, customer billing, and account and deposit requirements. Resolves customer concerns and handles all responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Determines customer gas loads and metering requirements. Prepares construction sketches, layouts and drawings of existing and proposed distribution facilities and coordinates activities with other personnel from Engineering & Operations.
• Prepares financial analysis to evaluate the feasibility and cost for adding customers
• Coordinates and prepares customer proposals such as Pre-Development Contracts and correspondence and invoices for Contribution in Aid of Construction
• Prepare work orders, either on Customer Information System or SAP.
• Prepare estimates of cost for material and labor to complete projects with commercial and residential development customers; coordinates work orders and estimates of cost.
• Verifies equipment type, size, and location; review facilities for compliance with the city and county ordinances and Company standards; stakes the location of proposed facilities for construction forces where appropriate.
• Support project construction through regular communication with customer, construction forces, other utility (phone, electric, water) personnel, governmental entities and others. Monitors construction progress and serves as liaison between customer and Houston Gas departments to ensure timely completion of work.
• Initiate and develop opportunities for gas sales, or provide leads for successful market-driven activities to educate and promote the use of appropriate gas end-use technologies to targeted customers.
• Prepare client presentations and departmental reports accessing computer systems
• Support community and civic organizations through active participation, project coordination and fund-raising events. Develop relationship with community and civic leaders so that Houston Gas is regarded as a partner
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Your background includes:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college preferred. Area of concentration in construction science, construction management, engineering, or technology preferred.
• Requires two (2) years of applicable experience in construction management, engineering, or technology may be considered