• Job Description

  Req#: 2663

  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 program manager will be expected to lead, develop, manage, and improve assigned programs, including the serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention program. Participates in collaborative activities to optimize safety performance with a focus on Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention, Human and Organizational Performance Principles (HOP), and Learning Teams.

  Essential Functions

  • Lead the development and implementation of safety programs aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements; with a focus on Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention, include Human and Organizational Performance Principles (HOP), and Learning Teams.
  • Liaise with and support business unit safety and operational leadership to lead and influence continuous improvement.
  • Develop SIF prevention policies and guidance materials for enterprise safety related programs.
  • Establish and maintain training materials; including human and organizational performance, learning teams, and high-energy sources.
  • Develop the governance standards for controls assessments and field verifications.
  • Conduct field visits seeking to validate and assess the health of assigned programs.
  • Conduct annual reviews to ensure safety-related & training programs are up to date.
  • Develops safety-related content for inclusion into daily communications, meetings and bulletins.
  • Implement and support the high-energy controls assessment process; continuously improve and maintain dashboards, scorecards and files related to the SIF prevention process.

  Essential Functions Continued

  • Leads departmental technology projects. Develops sustainable, scalable, and quantifiable business process improvements. Collects and analyzes data to initiate, develop and recommend business practices to enhance program performance and operational excellence.
  • Lead and/or participate in internal and external special project teams; to include providing safety department representation for enterprise-level operating systems improvements, digital transformation, and safety systems functional testing.
  • Oversee the alignment and utilization of change management processes to support the strategic and tactical integration of HOP principles concepts, tools and techniques across the organization.
  • Engage, develop, and maintain relationships with external partners, organizations, and memberships.
  • Facilitate learning teams for serious injuries and tracks preventative actions as needed.
  • Present on topics related to the program to various groups.

  Education Description

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Psychology, Engineering, Business, or related technical field.

  Experience

  • Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of prior work experience in Safety, with at least five (5) years of proven work experience in serious injury prevention, agile project management, continuous improvement, analytical and problem-solving skills, effective time management to achieve critical deadlines, and the ability to apply advanced knowledge of human and organizational performance (HOP) philosophies.
  • ASP/CSP/SMS/PMP or equivalent certification 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.
  
  Diversity, Equity 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
  • 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: 10/04/2024
  Posting End Date: 10/14/2024

  
  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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• About the company

  ​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.

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