CenterPoint Energy

Manager, Training & Exercise

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Date: Apr 11, 2025


Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002


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

The Manager, Training & Exercise will be responsible for managing emergency preparedness and response training and exercises functions. The incumbent will be a subject matter expert for emergency management with demonstrated experience providing program management, training and exercise development and evaluation, and project tracking and execution. This position is responsible for understanding and implementing complex company-wide initiatives that are highly technical in nature and impact every aspect of CenterPoint Energy’s business.

Essential Functions

Demonstrated ability to test and evaluate complex emergency operational plans, processes and procedures for large corporate businesses aligned with national standards and industry best practices.
Responsible for making high impact decisions for the company that could result in significant business impacts.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross disciplinary teams to develop and execute trainings, exercises, and drills aligned with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and synchronization of schedules, doctrine, governance, and purpose.
Represents the company with emergency management officials, trade associations, and other critical infrastructure and emergency partners on essential operational planning prior to emergencies and supports those same relationships during events.
Serves as subject matter expert in area of responsibility.
Routinely interacts with leaders across the company.
Develop and execute training of the Incident Management Teams in accordance with National Incident Management (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) principles.
Provide leadership, guidance and direction to staff to assure appropriate projects are developed, implemented, and maintained according to project scope.
Identifies and manages resolution of unusually complex issues that typically require innovative solutions, are long term in nature, and typically have major safety, financial and operational impacts on key business unit and Company objectives.
Responsible for establishing program goals, developing project plans, budgets, and schedule.
Performs other duties as assigned.
24/7 availability to support emergency operations and disasters.

Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. *

Education Description

Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Degree in Emergency Management or related field preferred.

Experience

Requires 5 or more years of functional emergency management experience or combination of education and training.
5 or more years of supervisory or project management experience.
Demonstrated experience in establishing and leading new initiatives that introduce cross organizational change

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)

Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing emergency management.
Experience performing management/leadership functions such as leading a team, participating in the selection process for subject matter experts, and providing coaching to others.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of training and exercise development in alignment with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
Understanding of the electric and natural gas utility industry.
Ability to create a vision and strategy that integrates the needs of various business lines into an integrated corporate view.
Experience in creating metrics to monitor the effectiveness of new processes to meet the company mission.
Skill in both verbal and written communication.
Experience coaching employees on crafting, editing, proofreading detailed reports to convey technical real-time information to an executive audience. In addition to experience to write/create processes, procedures, and guidelines for detailed operational tasks.
Experience conducting performance reviews, disciplinary/corrective actions, and producing developmental plans for employees.

Experience leading teams through stressful circumstances including during emergencies / crisis. *


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: 04/11/2025


Posting End Date: 04/14/2025


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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