Atlanta Gas Light Locator

About the role

This position protects company assets by locating underground natural gas facilities in response to excavation notices. The role ensures compliance with state, federal, and corporate pipeline safety regulations for Southern Company Gas (SCG) and its subsidiaries. This is a bargaining unit position.

Responsibilities

• Follow company procedures and jurisdictional mandates for locating natural gas facilities in the Atlanta Gas Light service territory.
• Communicate, schedule, and complete natural gas locates for excavators working in Georgia.
• Photo document natural gas locates.
• Communicate damage prevention best practices to the Georgia excavating community.
• Conduct education sessions with locate contractors, excavators, landowners, and homeowners regarding asset protection.
• Stand by when work is performed on or near SCG’s High Profile facilities by third-party excavators.
• Monitor and follow up on daily ticket load to prevent future damage.
• Operate and carry locating equipment.
• Operate a laptop computer.
• Use small tools (hammer, screwdriver, shovel, pliers, and wrenches).
• Read and comprehend physical and electronic maps.
• Verify existing marks on company mains and services.
• Utilize equipment to identify the location of company mains and services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Knowledge of natural gas utility locating.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan (ability to obtain within required timeline).
• Knowledge and experience with natural gas pipeline systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or other technical certification related to the utility industry.
• Knowledge of easement and Georgia Underground Facilities Protection Act (GUFPA).
• One year of underground utility locating experience.
• Experience with various types of locate equipment (Vivax, Radio Detection, Metro-tech, or equivalent).
• Gas infrastructure locating experience.
• Asset Protection/Damage Prevention OQ’s.

Working Conditions

• Stooping, kneeling, reaching above and below shoulders; frequent bending.
• Carrying equipment up to 45 lbs.
• Walking long distances to locate underground facilities.
• Exposure to outdoor elements (rain, sun, heat, cold).
• 95% of time spent in the field.
• Overtime may be required.
• Second shift duties may be required.
• Call outs may be required.

Benefits

Southern Company invests in employee well-being through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including competitive base salary, annual incentive awards (for eligible employees), and health, welfare, and retirement benefits. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program. View benefits summary.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), serving approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through marketing companies. Nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.