Damage Prevention Technician

Atmos Energy•Danville, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for accurately locating and marking company facilities, including transmission and distribution systems, service lines, and other facilities. The technician will interpret system maps, work with company crews and outside contractors to prevent damage, and conduct investigations of natural gas facility damages to determine root causes. A key aspect of the role involves maintaining relationships with excavators, municipalities, and company personnel involved in excavation activities, reporting any suspected damages. The technician will also ensure the accuracy of company maps and records related to damage prevention, complete necessary records and reports, and may assist with other operations functions or C&M and Service work. The position may require on-call duties, including shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call-outs, and extended hours, potentially involving travel outside the regular work area. The role also includes identifying and reporting safety and encroachment issues, and ensuring the safe operation and inspection of company vehicles and equipment. Adherence to company values, strategies, policies, and procedures, as well as a commitment to safety and the code of conduct, is essential. Familiarity with and adherence to the Safety Manual and completion of all required safety training are mandatory.

Requirements

High school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Two years experience in natural gas, damage prevention activities, service, construction and maintenance, and/or pipeline operations.
Thorough understanding 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.
Valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.
Ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and/or external customers.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site.
Ability to take and upload digital photos of marking activity to each line locate ticket.
Ability to utilize all available systems for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.
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

Accurately locates and marks company facilities (transmission & distribution systems, service lines, & other facilities).
Reads and interprets system maps.
Works with Company crews and outside contractors to be available for any needed re-marking to prevent damage.
Conducts investigations of natural gas facility damages to determine root causes.
Maintains working relationship with area excavators, municipalities, and Company personnel responsible for excavation activities.
Reports any suspected damages to our system.
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.
Assists other operations functions as needed and may perform C&M and Service work when not performing damage prevention duties.
May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours.
Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.
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.