Manager, Gas Compliance

Job Summary

The Manager, Gas Compliance supports the execution and continuous improvement of the natural gas regulatory compliance program across CenterPoint Energy’s service territory. This role oversees day‑to‑day compliance activities, supports regulatory audit readiness, and monitors adherence to federal, state, and local pipeline safety regulations.

• Support implementation and ongoing administration of the natural gas regulatory compliance program, ensuring alignment with PHMSA, DOT, state PUC, and other applicable pipeline safety regulations.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and changes, maintain compliance documentation, and communicate regulatory impacts to operational teams.
• Coordinate preparation for regulatory audits, inspections, and investigations, ensuring timely responses, documentation, and follow‑up on findings.
• Manage corrective action tracking and closure, facilitate root cause analysis, and support risk mitigation strategies to address compliance gaps.
• Partner with Gas Operations, Engineering, and Operational Standards to align procedures, work practices, and technical standards with regulatory requirements.
• Support preparation and validation of regulatory reports, compliance metrics, and dashboards, while analyzing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with teams including Operations, Engineering, Safety, GIS, Legal, and Capital Delivery to ensure projects and operational activities meet regulatory requirements.
• Participate in incident review processes and regulatory communications, supporting continuous improvement and regulatory readiness.

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Engineering, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, Business, or related technical discipline. Professional certifications in compliance, regulatory affairs, PE, PMP, or Six Sigma are a plus.

• Minimum seven (7)+ years of experience in natural gas operations, pipeline safety, regulatory compliance, or related energy infrastructure fields.
• Two (2)+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections, or compliance monitoring activities.
• Familiarity with PHMSA, DOT pipeline safety regulations (Parts 190–199), and state regulatory environments.
• Utility or pipeline operator experience strongly preferred.

• Able to communicate written and verbal communications in person or via technical equipment such as telephone.
• Able to demonstrate and apply manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
• Able to work a varied schedule with projects and deadlines requiring the ability to meet changing demands.

• Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy’s All Hazards Emergency Operation Plan (AHOP).
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• 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 travel occasionally overnight.
• Able to work in an office environment.

The company abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). The 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The company takes affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.