Damage Prevention Technician

Atmos Energy•Columbus, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Damage Prevention Technician accurately locates and marks company facilities, including transmission and distribution systems, service lines, and other facilities. The role reads and interprets system maps and works with Company crews and outside contractors to provide needed re-marking and help prevent damage. It also investigates natural gas facility damage to determine root causes, maintains working relationships with excavators, municipalities, and Company personnel involved in excavation, and reports suspected system damage. The technician helps ensure Company maps and records are accurate and maintains records and reports required by Company and regulatory standards. The technician may assist other operations functions and perform C&M and Service work when not carrying out damage prevention duties. The position may involve standby duty, shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call-outs, occasional extensive hours, reporting outside the regular work area, and overnight travel. The technician identifies and reports safety and encroachment issues through resolution and is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment. The role requires adherence to Company values, policies, procedures, and safety requirements, including completing required safety training. This is an outdoor position in varied weather and may involve extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and rough terrain. A residence requirement may apply based on call-out response time. The technician works independently and/or as part of a team. The position is safety-sensitive and requires pre- and post-employment screenings, including applicable DOT and PHMSA drug testing and motor vehicle record checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or 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 the minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs), classroom training, and any other required qualifications, training, or certifications within six months.
Valid driver's license meeting Company standards.
Ability to communicate, persuade, and/or influence internal and external customers; strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to use the Company internet/intranet, take and upload digital photos of marking activity to line locate tickets, 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.
Ability to perform occasional bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and lifting.
Satisfy required pre- and post-employment screenings, including applicable drug testing and motor vehicle record checks for this safety-sensitive position.

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 needed re-marking and prevent damage.
Investigate natural gas facility damage to determine root causes.
Maintain working relationships with area excavators, municipalities, and Company personnel responsible for excavation activities; report suspected system damage.
Ensure the accuracy of Company maps and records relating to damage prevention.
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports to meet Company and regulatory requirements.
Assist other operations functions 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.
Follow Company values, strategies, policies, procedures, the Code of Conduct, and safety requirements; complete required safety training.