Center Point Energy is looking for a Corrosion Specialist I to join our Team, located in Victoria, TX.

You will have the ability to design and maintain cathodic protection on distribution and transmission pipelines. Monitor and conduct specialized corrosion tests, troubleshoot, design and recommend corrective actions to maintain cathodic protection that ensures compliance with CNP Operations manual, state and federal codes.

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.

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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
• 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 with immediate 100% vesting.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Plan, coordinate, direct, and participate in the installation of corrosion protection equipment, such as rectifiers and anodes, and also recoating of exposed pipe at bridge crossings or any other places where our system is, by design, subject to atmospheric corrosion.
• Ensure compliance with all CNP Operations manual policies, State and D.O.T. Regulations. Assists in TRCC audits and responds to questions concerning cathodic protection.
• Conduct electrical potential and current tests of test point locations to determine levels of cathodic protection. Test and maintain records of rectifiers and resistance bonds.
• Based upon review and analysis of routine electrical test results, locates electrical isolation and continuity problems, determines corrective action, and submits work orders to appropriate personnel for remedial action.
• Maintain field records of cathodic ally protected distribution system, submit corrections, additions and deletions for input into the corrosion computer program, and prepares and updates cathodic protection maps.
• Design cathodic protection systems for new and existing mains to reduce system maintenance costs and to comply with government regulations.
• Make preliminary recommendations for main replacement or cathodic protection, due to corrosion, based on field inspections, pipe-to-soil potentials, soil resistively, leak history and other related information to ensure safety and compliance with government regulations.
• Perform other Corrosion/Leak Detection activities as apparent or assigned.
• Must be willing to successfully complete additional training as needed.

Your background includes:

• Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience working in the gas industry. Must have a valid State of Texas Class “C” driver’s license and a safe driving record.

A bonus to be:

Able to have a working knowledge of a personal computer.

Able to operate a motor vehicle including ability to enter and exit the vehicle unassisted.

Able to meet all the physical demands of this position, including lifting and carrying up to 90 pounds, walking up to 8 hours, bending and climbing.

Able to walk proposed pipeline route and move swiftly, if needed.

Able to bend at knees multiple times throughout the day.

Able to work with moderate daily pressure to meet deadlines.

Able to wear personal protection safety equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, protective footwear, and ear plugs, occasionally.

Able to work overtime (scheduled and/or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends) occasionally, as needed or required to meet established deadlines.

Able to travel for installations, inspections and/or investigations in field locations, attend or conduct training, visit manufacturing facilities and/or attend regulatory hearings, industry, or professional association conferences and/or other meetings (with customers, vendors, contractors, communities, etc.) and stay overnight as required.

Able to be included in random drug screen pool required by DOT safety sensitive positions.

May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.

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