Damage Prevention Specialist

Atmos Energy•Waco, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Atmos Energy Corporation, a natural gas-only distributor, is an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas. We safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability and our communities. Atmos Energy manages proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas.

Requirements

A general educational knowledge acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and five years experience in natural gas construction, damage prevention or related field experience.
Requires an in-depth knowledge of Company operations.
Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months.
Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.
Requires the ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and/or external customers at a management level on matters of a technical and/or complex nature.
Must have strong interpersonal skills.
Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site and available resources for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.
Requires an acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.
Must be able to lift tools, equipment and materials up to and including 45 pounds.
As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Responsibilities

Oversees pipeline crossings by third-parties.
Works with Company crews and outside contractors to have excavations performed for the purpose of damage prevention.
Conducts investigations of natural gas facility damages; completes damage investigations and follows through to resolution.
Reviews and reconciles invoices.
Responsible for contact with area excavators, municipalities, and Company personnel responsible for excavation activities.
Assures the accuracy of Company maps and records as they relate to damage prevention.
Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.
Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.
Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.
Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.