Senior Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness & Resp

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 Lead Coordinator, Training & Exercise, will be responsible for supporting the development, and execution of emergency preparedness and response training and exercise functions. The incumbent will be a subject matter expert for emergency management, with demonstrated experience supporting program management, tracking, and execution. This position is responsible for analyzing and providing input into implementation of company-wide initiatives that are highly technical in nature and impact every aspect of CenterPoint Energy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate the ability to support the validation and evaluation of complex emergency operational plans, processes, and procedures for large corporate businesses aligned with national standards and industry best practices.
• Provide input and data to inform making high impact decisions for the company that could result in significant business impacts.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide support to cross disciplinary teams and coordinate the development and execution of training, 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 a subject matter expert in area of responsibility.
• Routinely interacts with leaders across the company.
• Supports and coordinates the development and execution of training of the Incident Management Teams in accordance with National Incident Management (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) principles.
• Possess a NIMS ICS Instructor Qualification to support the instruction of Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) and other similar courses.
• Demonstrate project and program management skills to ensure projects are developed, implemented, and maintained according to project scope, and raises conflicts and concerns effectively.
• Responsible for supporting the establishment of program goals, project plans, budgets, and project 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. Emergency Management or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

4 or more years of functional emergency management experience or combination of education and training

4 or more years of project management experience.

Demonstrated experience in establishing and leading new initiatives that introduce cross organizational change.

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: 12/17/2025
Posting End Date: 12/31/2025

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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