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Specialist, Distribution System

CenterPoint Energy
Evansville, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025
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 Distribution System Operations (DSO) Specialist assists in the day-to-day electric distribution operations activities for the CenterPoint Indiana Distribution System Control Center. Supports real-time system operations and emergency restoration activities for the electric distribution system. Develops switching schedules for planned work clearances in addition to emergency switching orders to isolate faults while minimizing customer interruptions.

Essential Functions

  • Coordinates safe, reliable operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system.
  • Efficiently and effectively dispatches trouble orders daily across multiple areas.
  • Restores electric service in a safe and timely manner.
  • Coordinates outage restoration activities with Electric Field Operations and Transmission System Operations.
  • Writes safe and orderly switching schedules.
  • Executes switching schedules by communicating to Electric Field Operations each task to be performed. Monitor execution of switching schedules.
  • Maintains distribution system real-time situational awareness through the use of SCADA.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Education Description

  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in technical field of study, or relevant job-related experience for non-degree candidates. 


Experience

  • 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.


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: 04/21/2025

Posting End Date: 05/05/2025

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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