Atlanta Gas Light Locator

About the role

This position protects company assets from damage by locating underground Company facilities in response to notices of excavation. This operational role ensures compliance with state, federal and corporate pipeline safety regulations and standards for Southern Company Gas (SCG) and subsidiaries.

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 protecting assets
• Stand by when any work is being performed on or near SCG's High Profile facilities by 3rd 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 any existing marks on company mains and services
• Utilize equipment to identify the location of the company mains and services

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent and a valid driver's license.

Preferred: Associate's degree or other technical certification or training related to the utility industry.

Required skills & knowledge

• 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 experience

• 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 & physical requirements

• 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 is spent in the field
• Overtime is required from time to time
• Second shift duties may be required
• Call outs will be required at times

Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.