Damage Prevention Technician

About the Role

This position involves locating and marking company facilities, ensuring damage prevention, and maintaining accurate records and maps related to the transmission and distribution systems. The role requires collaboration with company crews, contractors, and external stakeholders, as well as responding to emergencies and safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Accurately locate and mark company facilities, including transmission and distribution systems, service lines, and other facilities.
• Read and interpret system maps.
• Work with company crews and outside contractors to provide re-marking support and prevent damage.
• Conduct investigations of natural gas facility damages to determine root causes.
• Maintain working relationships with area excavators, municipalities, and company personnel responsible for excavation activities; report suspected damages.
• Ensure the accuracy of company maps and records related to damage prevention.
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports to comply with company and regulatory requirements.
• Assist other operations functions and perform construction, maintenance, and service work when not engaged in damage prevention duties.
• Hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, and respond to emergency call-outs; may require occasional extensive hours.
• Report outside of the regular work area as needed.
• Identify, address, and report safety and encroachment issues to resolution.
• Operate and inspect assigned company vehicles and equipment safely.
• Adhere to company values, strategies, policies, and procedures, including AtmoSpirit, customer service, safety, and the Code of Conduct.
• Familiarize yourself with the Safety Manual and complete all required safety training to maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Two years of experience in natural gas, damage prevention, service, construction and maintenance, and/or pipeline operations.
• Thorough understanding of company operations.
• Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and required classroom training or certifications within six months.
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with company standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external customers.
• Ability to use the company’s internet/intranet, upload digital photos of marking activity, and utilize systems for data entry and retrieval.

Work Conditions

• Works outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme climates and temperatures.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and rough terrain.
• May require overnight travel.
• May have a residence requirement due to call-out response time.
• Works as an individual contributor and/or as part of a team.

Physical Demands

• Requires occasional bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and lifting.
• Requires acute senses of sight, hearing (corrected or uncorrected), and a strong sense of smell.
• Must be able to lift tools, equipment, and materials up to 45 pounds.

Other Requirements

This is a Safety-Sensitive position requiring pre- and post-employment screenings, including drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks.