Damage Prevention Specialist

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment will not be considered.

About the role

Plans and performs a variety of technical and clerical assignments associated with the Damage Prevention function of gas facilities in an assigned geographic area of the Company. Starting pay rate: $33.35 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Receives, records and completes Call Before You Dig location requests; locates and marks out distribution facilities.
• Reviews Blasting Tickets, notifies immediate supervisor or local Area Maintenance Supervisor as to the need for special monitoring of blasting activity per Company Operating Policy and Standards regarding blasting jobs.
• Monitors progress of third-party construction in compliance with company Operations and Maintenance Policies as well as state and federal regulations.
• Uses ticket processing systems to create, update and maintain high quality documentation as to work performed to complete the CBYD ticket. Completes all tickets with proper documentation in the processing systems in a timely manner.
• Obtains field data and prepares as-built sketches on available systems to be used by mapping department to improve company facility records.
• Examines gas service installations for conformance to Company standards.
• Inspects Construction sites to ensure compliance with CBYD laws and Company Standards.
• Attends pre-construction meetings with excavators to discuss scope and scale of construction to enhance damage prevention as necessary.
• Performs locating of company facilities at a performance which annually meets or exceeds the “At Fault Damage” performance targets.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent (GED).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Skills

• Knowledge of engineering, construction and maintenance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of applicable governmental codes and regulations affecting gas distribution.
• Knowledge of accounting and business procedures.
• Knowledge of environmental requirements affecting operational activities.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, operate computers and derive accurate mapping information from computer systems.
• Ability to operate electronic pipe locating equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Working Conditions

• Constantly exposed to high noise levels, traffic, construction site hazards and hazards on customer’s property.
• This is a union represented position; membership in the union is required.
• This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if currently in a non-safety sensitive position.
• Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of the role. If employed, you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.

Schedule

Damage Prevention Specialist work schedule to complete CBYD tickets on a scheduled straight time basis (shift to start between 6 AM and 6 PM) will be as follows:

• Monday - Friday
• Tuesday - Saturday

Personnel will be located at various AWC to provide adequate coverage. When necessary, management may move resources between work centers to provide additional coverage.

Take Home Vehicles (Pilot Program): Specialists will be at their first location at the start of shift. Specialists will be paid until their shift is done and will not be paid to drive home. The Specialist will discuss with supervisor the night before if workload or work schedule (meeting, supplies, etc.) require different arrangements.

After Hour Coverage (Extension of Day and Emergency): Extension of the day coverage for CBYD/Damage Prevention and Emergency Locates will be provided. In each AWC, an OT list will be maintained for this position. If a resource is needed after hours for an Emergency Locate, the Company will use the current process of securing a Distribution Mechanic to do the Emergency Locate.

Pay

$33.35 per hour