System Operations Leader - The Woodlands, TX

Centric Services (“Centric”) delivers industry-leading high-speed internet through Centric Fiber and natural gas services through its UniGas division. Centric serves ground up commercial and residential developments, as well as master-planned communities in all major metropolitan markets across Texas and Central Florida. As the only integrated telecom and natural gas provider currently in the market, Centric is rapidly expanding into new regions due to its advantageous dual-model approach. Our team is dedicated to bridging infrastructure gaps through strategic value creation and continuous innovation.

We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused leader to manage a team of eight System Operations Technicians across our Texas markets. In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our natural gas systems safe, reliable, and ready to serve our communities — from metering and regulation stations to SCADA equipment and system operations. As part of our Gas Operations leadership team, you’ll collaborate closely with peers to deliver projects on time and on budget, while fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and teamwork. If you have 10+ years of gas utility operations experience and a passion for developing strong teams, we’d love to have you help shape the future of our growing, private equity–backed company.

General

• Upholds and advocates for Centric’s core values and behaviors as outlined in the Centric Values and Leadership Framework.
• Ensure that all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Foster a culture of always doing things the right way: the Centric Way (safety, openness, integrity, attention to detail, etc.)
• Collaborate closely with other members of the Project Management Department to ensure that all commitments and requirements are clearly understood.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Accountable for the safety and quality of gas system operations across all Centric projects and locations. 

• Ensures that department has sufficient staff who are appropriately trained and qualified to accomplish assigned projects (working with HR and Safety/Training). 

• Responsible for developing yearly department budget necessary to meet operational obligations. 

• Responsible for station equipment specifications and providing same to Supply Chain group, along with procurement schedule, to meet project requirements. 

• Responsible for developing and implementing a system of advance planning, design, and procurement to ensure gas transmission and metering/regulation systems are in a "ready status" on-time and on budget. 

• Accountable for maintenance and operation of all metering & regulator stations, and city gate stations across all Centric projects and locations. 

• Accountable for timely execution of all regulatory inspections and testing of facilities. 

• Accountable for installation and monitoring of all SCADA equipment. 

• Coordinates with Engineering Department design group relative to new and/or current City Gate and Regulator Stations, odorization requirements, cathodic protection systems, pressure relief capacities, system load analysis, designing measurement/communication requirements, and any large Industrial/commercial metering facilities. 

• Accountable for the maintenance of gas station/pipeline ROW's, i.e., signs, fencing, mowing, washouts, and skid upgrades/replacement, etc. 

• Ensures all Railroad Commission required paperwork is submitted to Regulatory and Compliance Departments when required for maintenance and station installation and/or modification. 
• Ensures emergency response readiness, planning, and on call schedule, is coordinated with other departments and all relevant stakeholders. 

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in related operational gas transmission and/or distribution roles. 

• Familiarity with PE and steel systems, and design / operation of city gates, metering and regulation stations and SCADA equipment, including holding relevant OQs. 

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team located in multiple locations. 

• Competitive base pay + bonus

• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• Generous PTO policy Benefits
• 10 company paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match

Centric Infrastructure Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.