Field Leader Damage Prevention

NiSource•Canonsburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead a staff of Damage Prevention Coordinators (DPC’s) to improve locate accuracy, minimize damage to buried facilities. Monitor DPC performance at meetings with related personnel to determine employee effectiveness. Coordinate DPC vacation schedule to maintain adequate levels. Create and Maintain a training program for new DPCs Approve daily time sheets and administer the annual vacation schedule Approve all expenses with in My Spend Monitor High Risk Excavator report and assign DPC to those tickets Work with OCM’s to ensure that turnbacks and other trouble tickets are resolved timely Ensure that turnbacks are documented and repaired in accordance with our standards Conduct field audits on DPC’s and contractor locators to ensure quality locates are taking place Manage and enforce CBA Ensure that customer/public outreach is taking place with the DPC’s Supports the timely execution of locate requests and accurate facility locates to prevent personal injury, property damage, and to protect company assets. Solicit local support to assure completion of work within the mandated 48 hour window Contractors have most current facility records and that records have been loaded into the GIS system Execute compliance in accordance with state specific one-call legislation requirements. Execute and addresses locate requests that are in danger of exceeding mandated timeframes. Makes the necessary communications to ensure that facilities are protected and marked, as required Continually prioritizes workload to assist field personnel as non-compliance issues are identified Collaborates with internal and external regulatory compliance in identifying areas for improvement. Suggests process improvements to further enhance safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction Execute 811 education programs developed by Locate Analyst Evaluate and track DPC execution of the 811 education programs Makes multiple judgment-based decisions relating to one-call legislation compliance, emergency response, and safety concerns in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED
4+ years or more of supervisory or related experience.
Basic knowledge of gas and electric construction practices
Ability to motivate various stakeholders with varying priorities to accomplish a common goal
Strong organization skills to efficiently manage field operations personnel
Good technology and computer based skills
Possess the vision to recognize potential problems and develop solutions.
Strong communication skills to work with others inside and outside the Company
Ability to work with others in a positive manner to coordinate resources and accomplish work requirements
Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Portfolio Management Professional (PMP) Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Lead a staff of Damage Prevention Coordinators (DPC’s) to improve locate accuracy, minimize damage to buried facilities.
Monitor DPC performance at meetings with related personnel to determine employee effectiveness.
Coordinate DPC vacation schedule to maintain adequate levels.
Create and Maintain a training program for new DPCs
Approve daily time sheets and administer the annual vacation schedule
Approve all expenses with in My Spend
Monitor High Risk Excavator report and assign DPC to those tickets
Work with OCM’s to ensure that turnbacks and other trouble tickets are resolved timely
Ensure that turnbacks are documented and repaired in accordance with our standards
Conduct field audits on DPC’s and contractor locators to ensure quality locates are taking place
Manage and enforce CBA
Ensure that customer/public outreach is taking place with the DPC’s
Supports the timely execution of locate requests and accurate facility locates to prevent personal injury, property damage, and to protect company assets.
Solicit local support to assure completion of work within the mandated 48 hour window
Contractors have most current facility records and that records have been loaded into the GIS system
Execute compliance in accordance with state specific one-call legislation requirements.
Execute and addresses locate requests that are in danger of exceeding mandated timeframes.
Makes the necessary communications to ensure that facilities are protected and marked, as required
Continually prioritizes workload to assist field personnel as non-compliance issues are identified
Collaborates with internal and external regulatory compliance in identifying areas for improvement.
Suggests process improvements to further enhance safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Execute 811 education programs developed by Locate Analyst
Evaluate and track DPC execution of the 811 education programs
Makes multiple judgment-based decisions relating to one-call legislation compliance, emergency response, and safety concerns in a fast-paced environment