Damage Prevention Specialist - Houston, TX

About the role

WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

Responsibilities

• Monitor excavation activities to ensure work is performed safely and within established utility tolerance zones.
• Verify the presence, accuracy, and adherence to utility locates prior to and during excavation activities.
• Coordinate with contractors and excavators to schedule monitoring for high-risk or sensitive excavation work.
• Identify potential conflicts between excavation activities and underground infrastructure and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Document field observations, findings, and compliance through photographs, written notes, and digital reporting systems.
• Ensure excavation practices comply with applicable local, state, and utility-specific safety regulations, standards, and 811 requirements.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of excavation monitoring activities and site visits.
• Communicate safety concerns, potential risks, and field issues to supervisors and relevant project stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings for high-risk excavation projects to review scope, utility conflicts, and safety protocols.
• Serve as a field representative supporting damage prevention and excavation safety initiatives.
• Position self to access tools and materials in various locations.
• Traverse job sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Move materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
• Conduct visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
• Ascend/descend into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in utility locating, underground construction, pipeline operations, damage prevention, or a related field. Experience working independently in outdoor field environments and managing multiple job sites preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.

Skills

• Proficiency in mobile technology (iPad) for reporting and documentation.
• Knowledge of DataFi reporting tools preferred.
• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).

Benefits

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

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