Damage Prevention Technician

Atmos Energy • Radford, VA

5d

About The Position

The Damage Prevention Technician locates and marks company natural gas facilities, interprets system maps, supports Company crews and contractors with re-marking, and investigates facility damage to identify root causes. The role maintains relationships with excavators, municipalities, and Company personnel; reports suspected damage and safety or encroachment issues; and helps ensure the accuracy of Company maps and records. It also maintains required reports, may assist with other operations and perform C&M and Service work, and is responsible for safe operation and inspection of assigned vehicles and equipment. The technician is expected to follow Company values, policies, procedures, and safety requirements and complete required safety training.

The work is performed outdoors in varied weather and terrain, with possible exposure to temperature extremes and high noise levels. Overnight travel may be required, and a residence requirement may apply because of call-out response times. The position may involve stand-by duty, shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call-outs, occasional extensive hours, and reporting outside the regular work area. It may be performed individually or as part of a team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Two years of experience in natural gas, damage prevention activities, service, construction and maintenance, and/or pipeline operations.
• Thorough understanding of Company operations.
• Obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs), classroom training, and any other required OQs, training, or certifications within six months.
• Valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.
• Ability to communicate, persuade, and/or influence internal and external customers; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use the Company's internet/intranet website, take and upload digital photos of marking activity to each line locate ticket, and use available systems for data entry, reference, and retrieval.
• Ability to lift tools, equipment, and materials up to 45 pounds.
• Acute sense of sight and hearing, corrected or uncorrected, and a strong sense of smell.
• Meet required pre- and post-employment screenings, including DOT/PHMSA drug testing and motor vehicle record background checks.

Responsibilities

• Accurately locate and mark company transmission and distribution systems, service lines, and other facilities.
• Read and interpret system maps.
• Coordinate with Company crews and outside contractors to provide re-marking as needed to prevent damage.
• Investigate damage to natural gas facilities and determine root causes.
• Maintain working relationships with area excavators, municipalities, and Company personnel responsible for excavation activities; report suspected damage to the system.
• Help ensure Company maps and records are accurate as they relate to damage prevention.
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports to meet Company and regulatory requirements.
• Assist other operations functions as needed and perform C&M and Service work when not performing damage prevention duties.
• Identify, address, and report safety and encroachment issues through resolution and completion.
• Safely operate and inspect assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
• Adhere to Company values, strategies, policies, procedures, safety requirements, and the Code of Conduct; complete required safety training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED