CenterPoint Energy

Distribution Ops Service Area Assistant, Bellaire

Bellaire, TX

full_time

About This Job

Date: Jul 10, 2025

Location: Bellaire, TX, US, 77401

Company: CenterPoint Energy

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

Provides day-to-day administrative support for all activities within the Distribution Operations area office, including data entry, work order processing, bi-weekly bargaining unit payroll entry and reconciliation of payroll issues, assisting with meeting arrangements (reserving auditorium and conference rooms), and filing, record maintenance.

Essential Functions

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Perform all needed administrative duties including requisitioning and expediting request for material, tools, and office supplies; typing, distributing, and filing documents; maintenance of electronic employee time records, maintain filing system for tailboards, property damage reports and signed timesheets. (for Distribution linemen, Primary Metering, and Major Underground groups)

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Clear error log, enter missing time, run over/under report, and print timesheets when needed in SAP.

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Complete Quality Control Checklist for Payroll activities.

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Enter weekly duty bonuses allotted to linemen that qualify for the duty bonus pay provided by the supervisors.

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Keep record of vacation/holiday balances and work schedules for distribution operations and major underground personnel

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Maintain and update service center Seniority list for linemen.

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Performs work order creation in SAP to ensure the accuracy of records used to construct, maintain, and operate the company’s electric delivery system. Any work that does not require a pole loading analysis (PLA) or requires a structural analysis.

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Completes work order completion processes; prioritize and track issues through resolution including communication of results to key stakeholders.

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Creates and analyzes reports to verify accuracy and timeliness of work order origination, completion and error reporting including 60-90-120-240 day, Retirement, Unitization, and CWIP reports.

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Communicate with Distribution Operations/Major Underground personnel to learn job status or schedule.

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Interface with building maintenance personnel as needed to ensure repair and maintenance of facilities.

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At the request of distribution operations / major underground personnel retrieve relevant information pertaining to the status of the service request..

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Maintains records of prescription safety glasses purchased, and reimbursement for mileage by entering it in One-Pay; process credit card expenses in One Pay for head linemen, supervisors and or managers as requested by Electric Operations.

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Acts as department liaison with outside vendors for printer agreement

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Notarize affidavits for Field Service Representatives and other distribution operations / major underground groups.

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No WOTS report orders associated with Service Consultants. DOSAA’s will only correct trouble orders or work order maps with a DOSAA’s employee number.

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Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, with following exceptions:

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May volunteer to coordinate non-profit activities within the service center (i.e. Blood Drive, March of Dimes, United Way) but not required as part of essential duties/responsibilities.

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May volunteer to present safety topics at safety meetings or complete safety observations but not required as part of essential duties/responsibilities.

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No additional QA/QC work.

Education Description

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of basic mathematics, English grammar, and punctuation.

Experience

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Requires a minimum of three (3) years in distribution construction, reliability, customer service and or marketing position. Related experience performing clerical and /or administrative duties, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.

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Proficient in standard office software (Microsoft Office suite) and computer systems.

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Knowledge of SAP, CRM, IRIS, GViewer, NetCADOPS, SharePoint, One Pay, Talent Hub screens and programs preferred.

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Able to communicate effectively with customers, staff, and field personal through personal contact or using telephone or radio devices.

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Able to demonstrate knowledge and or possess the aptitude to learn all software and programs necessary to complete job functions.

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Able to create basic maintenance orders for security lights and other distribution equipment.

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Able to work with minimal supervision.

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Able to communicate basic outage inquiries to customers, linemen and/or supervisors.

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Have knowledge of or possess the aptitude to learn the Alight Group procedures for time keeping purposes.

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Able to develop, analyze, interpret, and communicate technical information for drawings, reports, and documents.

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Able to operate a motor vehicle.

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Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently, take all required training courses and do so timely.

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Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company’s values and business practices and do both consistently.

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Notary Public

Physical Requirements

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Able to demonstrate and apply manual dexterity to operate a personal computer or laptop.

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Able to see, hear, speak, and distinguish colors.

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Able to view monitor or screen for extended periods of time.

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Able to operate a personal computer or laptop and other office equipment, such as multi- line telephones, speaker phones, radio, photocopier, facsimile machine, calculator and scanner.

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Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

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Able to read, write and speak English.

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Able to bend at waist, stoop, crouch, kneel, squat, walk, handle, carry, lift, pull, push, and reach.

Working Conditions

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Able to work in an office environment with moderate pressure to meet deadlines.

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Able to work overtime (scheduled and unscheduled), including reporting early, skipping lunch and/or working late, as needed to meet established deadlines.

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Able to travel occasionally to other work locations, for meetings or for training, very infrequently overnight.

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Able to work with minimal supervision and with many deadlines, schedules, and timelines.

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Able to work either alone and/or at locations other than normal work locations.

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Able to be highly dependable or reliable, including punctual and regular attendance.

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Able to support Emergency Operating Plan.

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

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

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Competitive pay

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Paid training

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Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

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Transit subsidies

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Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off

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Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

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Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

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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: 07/14/2025

Posting End Date: 07/21/2025

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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Nearest Major Market: Houston

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