Locator, VNG

Southern Company • Newport News, VA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to protect company assets from damages by locating underground Company facilities in response to notices of excavation. This is an operational role that requires ensuring compliance is maintained with state, federal and corporate pipeline safety regulations, and standards for Southern Company Gas (SCG) and subsidiaries. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of natural gas utility locating
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan: the ability to obtain within required timeline.
• Knowledge and experience with natural gas pipeline systems

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree or other technical certification or training related to the utility industry
• One year of underground utility locating experience
• Experience with various types of locate equipment (Vivax, Radio Detection, Metro-tech, or equivalent)
• Gas infrastructure locating experience
• Asset Protection/Damage Prevention OQ’s
• Knowledge of easement Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act

Responsibilities

• Follow company procedures and jurisdictional mandates for locating natural gas facilities in the Virginia Natural Gas service territory
• Communicate, schedule, and complete natural gas locates for excavators working in Virginia
• Photo document natural gas locates
• Communicate damage prevention best practices to the Virginia excavating community
• Conducts education sessions with locate contractors, excavators, landowners, and homeowners regarding protecting assets.
• Stand by when any work is being performed on or near SCGs High Profile facilities by 3rd party excavators
• Monitor and follow-up on daily ticket load to prevent future damages.
• Operate and carry locating equipment.
• Operate portable computer.
• Use small tools. (hammer, screwdriver, shovel, pliers, and wrenches)
• Read and comprehend physical and electronic maps.
• Verify any existing marks on company mains and services.
• Utilize equipment to identify the location of the company mains and services.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees