Senior Specialist Technical Training

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

Plan, design, develop, implement and direct technical training and development programs which address the need to improve and/or enhance individual performance with a focus on quality and safety.

Essential Functions

- Facilitate or support the delivery of technical training programs to ensure employee’s skills are current.

- Delivers training in the classroom, on-the-job, and via e-learning and analyzes which method meets the needs of a multigenerational workforce with various levels of experience and expertise.

- Provides strategic consulting in all aspects related to training and/or technical training for organization-wide initiatives and projects. Participates in the design, development and implementation of training programs of a broad organizational scope.

- Develops training materials in accordance with company procedures, regulatory guidelines and industry “best practices” including training handbooks, job aids, models, multimedia visual aids, computer and web-based tutorials, and standard operating procedures.

- Provides strategic consulting in all aspects related to training and/or technical training to ensure that training meets or exceeds necessary regulatory and company requirements.

- Facilitates or participates in effective training delivery including analysis, implementation, testing and documentation to ensure employee’s skills are current with technologies city codes, state statutes, administrative rules, manufacturers’ procedures, and company procedures.

- Analyzes applicable safety and regulatory policies and procedures and recommends changes to the training to ensure that these matters are included in the instructional system design process.

- Provides on-going technical resources to field personnel and supervisors to support individual and organizational performance and goals.

- Research and studies advancements in educational technologies and methods; evaluates effectiveness of training and development programs, utilizing appropriate data collection instruments and procedures.

- Recommends and/or implements innovative solutions, modifications, and enhancements to training curricula and instructional programs.

- Annually evaluates the effectiveness of training and development programs, utilizing appropriate data collection instruments and procedures.

Keep informed of the latest theory, practices, procedures and techniques in the areas of adult learning for assessing the acquisition of the knowledge and skills taught to assure the educational objectives are met.

Education

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Instructional System Design, Occupational Education, Industrial Technology or related field from an accredited college or university.

Will consider relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy experience for non-degree candidates.

Experience

Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in development and/or delivery of technical training programs. Experience in energy delivery, energy production, or similar technical field will suffice.

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:

11/20/2025

Posting End Date:

12/04/2025

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.