Damage Prevention Coordinator

Aspen Utility Company, a Quanta Services, Inc. company, has been serving Texas for over 15 years. We specialize in aerial and underground construction, design/engineering/permitting, inside plant cabling, small cell tower, and coax & fiber splicing. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven leader to support Damage Prevention and Damage Investigation initiatives within the telecommunications construction sector. This role plays a vital role in protecting critical infrastructure, preventing safety incidents, reducing service outages, and promoting safe excavation practices within the community. You will support public safety, service reliability, and regulatory compliance by working closely with utilities, contractors, municipalities, and one-call systems.

Responsibilities

• Investigate active and past damages.
• Create and deliver detailed reports on damage investigations.
• Serve as the liaison between field employees and the safety team, ensuring best practices are communicated and followed for damage investigation and prevention.
• Document, track, and review claims/damages assigned to you, saving all necessary information, including drafting final reports.
• Work closely with the Claims Division to identify hot spots and assist in resolving pending claims/damages.
• Respond to damage claims in a timely manner to gather necessary information and collaborate with the safety and construction teams on-site.
• Accurately document damages/claims with photos, notes, diagrams, etc.
• Identify the root cause of damage to prevent recurrence and determine if damage was preventable or non-preventable.
• Assist with locating utilities when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Field-based work with exposure to construction sites.
• Walking on uneven terrain, lifting equipment, and entering confined or controlled areas.
• Combination of field investigations and office/reporting work.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of telecom construction processes, including fiber optic, underground, and overhead infrastructure.
• Texas 811 knowledge.
• Experience in utilities, construction, safety, locating, or damage prevention preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting.
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Your choice of PPO, HDHP, HSA, FSA.
• Short-term and long-term benefits.
• Employee discounts on consumer goods.