Shelton Mitchell
About Shelton Mitchell
Shelton Mitchell serves as the Street Light Operations Manager at CenterPoint Energy, where he oversees the maintenance and installation of over 450,000 street lights and leads a significant LED conversion project in Houston. He has extensive experience in utility project management, having held various positions within the company since 2005.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Shelton Mitchell has held multiple positions at CenterPoint Energy, showcasing a progressive career in street lighting operations. He currently serves as the Street Light Operations Manager, a role he has occupied since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as the Street Light Operations Supervisor from 2017 to 2019 and as the Street Light Engineering Supervisor from 2016 to 2017. His earlier roles include serving as the LED Project Manager from 2014 to 2016 and as a Senior Service Consultant from 2012 to 2014. He began his tenure at CenterPoint Energy as a Service Consultant, a position he held from 2005 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Shelton Mitchell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University, completing his studies from 1995 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in managing large-scale utility projects, particularly in street lighting operations and the implementation of LED technology. This expertise is evident in his leadership of significant projects, including the major LED street light conversion initiative in Houston.
Background
Shelton Mitchell has extensive experience in the utility sector, specifically focusing on street lighting operations. His career at CenterPoint Energy spans over 15 years, during which he has taken on various roles that contributed to his current position. His work has primarily been based in the Houston, Texas area, where he has developed a deep understanding of the operational needs and challenges associated with street lighting.
Achievements
In his current role as Street Light Operations Manager, Shelton Mitchell oversees the maintenance and installation of over 450,000 existing street lights and manages the installation of more than 7,000 new street lights each year. He leads a significant LED street light conversion project in the City of Houston, which aims to convert 175,000 street lights to LED technology, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing urban infrastructure and sustainability.