Damage Prevention Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Prevent damage by locating, marking, flagging and reporting underground utilities such as electrical power lines, cables, gas and water lines, abandoned pipelines, telecom wires and sewer systems.
• Maintain compliance records and appropriately document work performed including photographing each location upon completion.
• Quickly interpret and respond to one-call tickets; and may review maps and other drawings as necessary.
• Coordinate maintenance of all facilities and equipment performed by third parties, including pipeline right-of-way, excavation coating and back filling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, etc.
• Oversee construction and maintenance by third parties including inspection of one-call tickets.
• Perform governmental compliance activities, such as line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections, and valve inspections.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures and Site-Specific Procedures.
• Communicate status updates, issues and pipeline and maintenance activity to appropriate personnel and represent the Company when communicating with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings.
• (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, etc.)

Requirements & Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, various operating systems and perform basic math skills.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, PI&D's and other diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems and follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English is required.
• Able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 75 lbs. and be able to work in tight spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc.
• Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required.
• Willing to live within approximately 50 miles of Lake Charles, LA.
• Must be able to complete Operator Qualification for relevant tasks through Veriforce prior to performing responsibilities of this position.

Benefits

• Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.