Damage Prevention Specialist

Eversource Energy•Waterbury, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves receiving and processing 'Call Before You Dig' requests, locating and marking distribution facilities, reviewing blasting tickets, and monitoring third-party construction for compliance with regulations and company policies. The specialist will use ticket processing systems to maintain documentation, obtain field data for mapping improvements, and inspect construction sites and gas service installations for compliance with standards and laws. They will also attend pre-construction meetings and perform facility locating to meet performance targets. This is a union-represented position, and successful applicants must join the union. The position is categorized as safety-sensitive for drug testing purposes. Emergency response and potential Emergency Restoration assignments are part of every employee's role.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent (GED).
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
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 as they affect 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.
Must join the union.

Responsibilities

Receives, records and completes Call Before You Dig locations requests.
Locates and marks out distribution facilities.
Reviews Blasting Tickets and notifies supervisor of the need for special monitoring of blasting activity.
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.
Attend pre-construction meetings with excavators to discuss scope and scale of construction to enhance damage prevention as necessary.
Perform locating of company facilities at a performance which annually meets or exceeds the “At Fault Damage” performance targets.
Provide after-hour coverage for CBYD/Damage Prevention and Emergency Locates.
Respond to emergency situations as part of the role, which may include Emergency Restoration assignments outside of normal responsibilities, hours, and location.