Senior Safety Investigations & Learning Specialist

Senior Safety Investigations & Learning Specialist 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 subject matter expertise with a technical focus on event learning, incident management, investigations, and near‑miss processes. Facilitates learning teams and supports Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) approach to strengthen operational learning and Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention. Performs in‑depth event analysis, identifies trends and control gaps, develops sustainable corrective actions, and partners with leaders and stakeholders to implement improvements. Essential Functions Lead end‑to‑end investigations for high‑potential and significant incidents, integrating event learning principles throughout all phases including investigation strategy, root cause analysis, documentation, reporting, and development of sustainable corrective actions to strengthen operational learning and reduce risk. Facilitate Learning Teams with a focus on human and organizational performance principles to support learning. Leads serious injury (SIF) investigations that may include a formal causal analysis. Conducts event reports with executive leadership. Works in close collaboration with corporate, operations and safety leadership to develop and implement sustainable corrective actions and process improvements to prevent incidents. Facilitates regular meetings to verify timely completion of corrective actions from event learnings and maintains corrective action log. Tracks and analyzes high‑energy events to identify trends, direct or critical controls, and Hosts weekly departmental meetings to review and classify incidents according to the Safety Classification and Learning (SCL) model. Maintains data accuracy in the incident management database. Manage projects associated with program implementation and maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Serves as a serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention advocate presenting or training as requested, covering topics including Human and Organizational Performance fundamentals (HOP), energy wheel, high‑energy hazard identification, critical controls, and operational learning. Prepares and communicates findings from high‑value learning events across the business. Essential Functions Continued Develops safety related communications for inclusion into daily communications, meetings and bulletins. Supports the high‑energy controls assessment process. Collaborates and builds partnerships with stakeholders, managers, supervisors, and crew members to promote integration and adoption of SIF prevention, HOP and event learning. Trains and supports additional Learning Team Facilitators. Education Description Requires a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Psychology, Engineering, Business, or related technical field. Experience Requires at least five (5) years of relevant work experience which may include safety, human and organizational performance, incident investigation/management or continuous improvement. Experience utilizing recognized incident investigation and event learning methodologies such as TapRooT®, ICAM, Topset, or similar root cause and operational learning frameworks, preferred. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification preferred. Physical Requirements Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and poles. 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 demonstrate and apply manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment. Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time. 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. Working Conditions Hybrid role based in Houston, TX. Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy’s All Hazard Emergency Operation Plan (AHOP). 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. This position may require approximately 10% travel across the six‑state footprint as needed. 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 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: 07/06/2026 Posting End Date: 07/12/2026 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr CenterPoint Energy, Inc.