Chuck Hackney
About Chuck Hackney
Chuck Hackney serves as the Director of Technology Control Center Operations at CenterPoint Energy, a position he has held since 2019. With over 37 years of experience in utility engineering and IT project management, he has held various leadership roles within the company since 1981.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Chuck Hackney has held multiple positions at CenterPoint Energy since 1981. He currently serves as the Director of Technology Control Center Operations, a role he has occupied since 2019. Prior to this, he was the Sr. Director of Technology Systems Management from 2014 to 2019. His career at CenterPoint Energy includes various leadership roles such as Director of Telecommunications Delivery Services, Director of Information Technology Infrastructure Operations, and Director of Data Center Operations. He has also been involved in significant projects like the Smart Grid Strategy Development and the CNP Smart Grid Deployment Project.
Education and Expertise
Chuck Hackney studied Civil Engineering at Mississippi State University, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 1977 to 1981. He furthered his education at Rice University, completing the Rice Advanced Management Program in 2006. He is a registered professional engineer in Texas and has over 37 years of experience in utility engineering planning and design, as well as IT project and operations management. His expertise includes organizational design, development, and personnel management for large projects and operations.
Background
Chuck Hackney began his career at CenterPoint Energy as a Civil Engineer/Lead Engineer in T&D System Engineering from 1981 to 1988. He progressed through various roles, including Supervising Engineer in Fossil Power Plant Engineering and Division Manager of IT Distributed Computing Operations. His extensive background encompasses management positions in transmission and distribution system engineering, fossil power plant engineering, and operations technology that support regulated electric and gas operations.
Achievements
Throughout his career at CenterPoint Energy, Chuck Hackney has advocated for and implemented continual process improvement initiatives within Technology Control Center Operations. His leadership in various projects and roles has contributed to the advancement of technology systems and operational efficiency within the organization. His experience spans multiple facets of utility operations, showcasing his commitment to enhancing service delivery and operational effectiveness.