JOB SUMMARY:

Monitors the production and inspects the work quality of electric transmission line construction contractors and associated support contractors to ensure that acceptable work products and services are provided, and the work is performed in a safe and reliable manner in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local and CenterPoint Energy company standards & specifications.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required

EXPERIENCE:

At least ten (10) years of applicable work experience in construction management/operations, environmental/safety compliance, materials management/operations, or land acquisition/management in a corporate or electric utility environment. Transmission line construction, Telecommunications cellular antenna (i.e., PCS) construction/operations or Pipeline construction, maintenance, or operations] 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.

• Observe contractors performing assigned transmission line work to ensure safe and efficient work are being performed in a satisfactory manner in compliance with federal, state, local and company standards and specifications.
• Review work orders and “ride-out” jobs with the Contractor before and during actual work activities to identify and assess obstacles, difficulty factors, special right of way concerns, circuit outage & work tag schedules, material availability and manpower requirements.
• Assist contractors with the selection and procurement of CenterPoint Energy furnished materials, including handling and delivery of materials when required.
• Coordinate tool and equipment sharing between CenterPoint Energy and contractors to ensure maximum utilization and availability when needed.
• Provide assistance in the interpretation and understanding of all Technical Drawings, Transmission Standard Drawings, Sketches, Maps, Charts, Etc.
• Safeguard self, contractors, other employees and members of the public in the course of business by following safety rules set forth in the Company’s Safety Manual.
• Research issues and facilitate work orders. This may include securing access, obtaining permits, verifying security clearances, etc.
• Provide input and approval for material substitution or alterations.
• Perform field quality control inspections of contractor job sites and work processes and oversee corrective actions taken on all rejected contractor installations.
• Monitor, maintain, and update manual and computerized work management records, assuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate daily with Operations Supervisors to discuss and review Job Progress, Line Outage Requirements, Deviations from Standards, Special Concerns, Etc.
• Meet with Customers/Landowners as necessary to obtain special access rights, explain expected construction impact to property, and resolve complaints on projects.
• Utilize various SAP applications to review Work Orders and to document job close-out activities.
• Make periodic evaluations of contractor performance and quantify results, including contract compliance and “scorecard” comparisons.
• Prepare bid documents and participate in Contract development and negotiations, as required.
• Participate in internal and external industry working groups and task forces, as required.