Operations Supervisor Mankato

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. 

Job Summary

To supervise and direct the operation and maintenance of the natural gas system in accordance with established plans, policies, and procedures. This may include the areas of construction and maintenance, meter installation, welding, leak survey, cathodic protection, regulation, odorization, and/or measurement. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Provide our customers with a safe and adequate energy supply. Coach and develop a team of employees ensuring desired individual and team performance and maintain a cohesive team environment. Participate as an effective team member of Natural Gas Operations that strategically supports company and corporate goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Observes, coaches, develops employees, and improves individual and team performance by creating an environment that allows individuals and teams to contribute to their maximum potential.
• Conducts timely and effective performance discussions.
• Upholds the corporate affirmative action commitment and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Implements and monitors Natural Gas Operations’ strategic plan. Ensures results that are customer driven, safe, cost effective, and compliant with internal and external code, policy, and procedure.
• Develops department goals, expense/capital budgets and collective bargaining contract administration in a manner that supports department, company and corporate objectives, values, and services.
• Maintains departmental records to ensure compliance. May include involvement in internal and external audits.
• Manages work orders and supervises departmental processes to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. 
• Supports the creation and implementation of maintenance plans to comply with regulator or code requirements. 
• Coordinates fleet maintenance and maintains adequate supply of materials, equipment, tools, and supplies to complete work. 
• Evaluates and tests new technology to help ensure industry leading innovation and results.
• Processes invoices, expense reports, and daily timesheet approval. 
• Ensures employees are trained and qualified to complete all assigned job activities.
• Collaborates with Engineering and other departments to ensure all system replacements, modifications, and repairs meet internal and external compliance requirements.
• Cost effectively manages activities to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. Initiates regular contact with internal and external customers to understand their needs and expectations and build positive relations. Resolves customer complaints in a timely and constructive manner.
• Implements and administers policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for our customers, employees, and the public. Includes supervising emergency situations that occur any time of day, night, or weekend.
• Assumes weekly after-hours callout as required, promoting safety awareness to employees, and assuring the availability of safety equipment to ensure the customer an adequate and safe energy supply.

Education Description

Requires Business Administration Degree from an accredited college or university or; equivalent years of service and leadership experience.

Experience

Requires 3 years leadership experience in the delivery, distribution, or maintenance of natural gas systems or related environment. Experience working with SAP is preferred. 

Physical Requirements

• Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.
• Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.

Working Conditions

• Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.
• Able to work indoors in an office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise when at field installation sites.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional or mandatory overtime; may be required to work rotating shifts.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to travel occasionally overnight.

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
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transit subsidies
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
  
   

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date:  11/06/2026 
Posting End Date: 11/13/2026 

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.

 
Compensation: $97,259.20 to $145,888.80 Annually
CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum starting compensation range at the time of posting for the opportunity. This annual compensation range is specific to Minnesota and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

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