CenterPoint Energy · 1 day ago
Emergency Operations Coordinator
Houston, TX, US, 77002
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCenterPoint Energy is a long-established utility company committed to delivering electricity and natural gas safely and reliably. The Emergency Operations Coordinator will lead day-to-day operations of the Emergency Operations Center, ensuring technical readiness and operational continuity while collaborating with various departments to support program priorities.
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Responsibilities
Maintain emergency preparedness and response programs, plans, and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational standards
Respond to and support emergency activations, serving as a key technical and operational resource during incidents
Oversee daily functionality of the Emergency Operations Center(s), including IT and audiovisual systems, readiness checks, and coordination during activations
Manage and troubleshoot EOC technology platforms, ensuring seamless integration of IT/AV systems for incident management
Conduct, facilitate, and participate in drills, exercises, and training programs to ensure operational readiness and compliance. May also be responsible for developing and delivering training in support of the larger training and exercise program
Perform assessments and gather data to support Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment processes
Ensure the Employee Storm Roster (ESR) is accurate and ready for immediate activation at all times
Lead After Action Reviews and implement improvements to plans and procedures
Lead meetings and deliver briefings to internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with Incident Command System (ICS) principles; FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications preferred
Strong technical aptitude with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new technologies quickly
Experience with IT/AV systems in operational environments
Ability to analyze information under emergency conditions and make sound decisions
Maintains composure and sound judgment under pressure, ensuring effective decision-making during high-stakes situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact effectively across all organizational levels
Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing demands, and work independently with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy under pressure
Comfortable operating in a high-paced environment with competing priorities
High level of availability outside routine work hours to respond to incidents
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Emergency Management certifications are not required, but ICS familiarity is essential
Preferred
8 -10 years of experience in military operations (junior NCO level or equivalent), first responder roles, or disaster response
Prior experience in an operations center environment (EOC or similar technical operations center)
Field experience combined with technical and administrative capabilities
Exposure to leadership or other critical decision-making responsibilities
Benefits
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
Company
CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.65B2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2025-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Jason Wells
Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Foster
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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