Quality Auditor/Watch & Protect Technician

GridHawk•Decatur, IL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

An experienced technician who performs Quality Audits on completed Locating Tickets and responsible for a variety of tasks related to utility protection for a variety of utility clients. The Watch and Protect technician will be responsible for overseeing contractors digging on and around utility facilities, and monitoring excavation to help prevent damage from being done to critical facilities. ● Perform Quality Audits On-site audits of completed work should include o Inspection of locate marks and marking standards for accuracy. o E-Sketch documentation o Billing and status codes used. o Screen capture and photo documentation review o Scope of the tickets work area completed. Be sure to focus on accuracy and marking standards while performing the audit. Any serious concerns found during audits should be communicated to the supervisor immediately and addressed while onsite. ● Watch & Protect Compares real world conditions to the record documentation to identify errors and omissions Verifies location of all client facilities within specified dig extents Watches and protects client facilities within a given area as directed by the client Understands contractor’s means and methods for subsurface installations Responsible for monitoring and providing surveillance of critical infrastructure where excavations are known to be taking place or will be taking place soon Contacting excavators and scheduling with them to monitor critical excavation Monitoring excavations near critical infrastructure to prevent damage from being done to client facilities Locates and marks underground facilities using various industry tools, standards and methods including the use of various locating devices and utility maps Performs ticket audits to ensure locators are accurately locating facilities and following proper marking procedures In order to obtain employment with GridHawk LLC, candidates MUST complete a background check. Company policy requires no violations within the last 5 years. Candidates MUST also take and pass a DOT drug test. All employees of GridHawk LLC, are assigned proper technology and work vehicles in order to perform all work-related duties. We will provide you the tools you need to achieve including: ● Company vehicle, laptop and smartphone ● Uniforms and all personal protective equipment provided

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate
Valid driver’s license
2 years of experience in the locating industry
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to read and interrupt prints at a high level.
Multiple years locating and pipeline technician experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to be able to work smoothly with citizens, company, contractor representatives, and customers
Good organizational skills to be able to handle many varied tasks at once
Knowledge and understanding of safe worksite practices
Experience with the construction and installation of below grade infrastructure
Experience working within and utilizing existing utility standard designs
Experience with complex urban underground utility infrastructure
Experience with serving as firm/client liaison
Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others
Experience in the use and basic maintenance of industry standard locating equipment
Experience using basic communication and tech devices
Capable of moving about on construction work sites, public streets and parkways
Capable of lifting up to 50/75lbs
Ability to stand, walk, kneel or sit for extended periods
Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various measurement, locating and testing instruments
Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Work safely outside in all weather conditions year-round
Occasionally work in excavations areas and roadways
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration
The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud

Nice To Haves

Utility locating: 2 years (Preferred)
Day Shift (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform Quality Audits On-site audits of completed work should include o Inspection of locate marks and marking standards for accuracy.
E-Sketch documentation o Billing and status codes used.
Screen capture and photo documentation review o Scope of the tickets work area completed.
Be sure to focus on accuracy and marking standards while performing the audit.
Any serious concerns found during audits should be communicated to the supervisor immediately and addressed while onsite.
Watch & Protect Compares real world conditions to the record documentation to identify errors and omissions Verifies location of all client facilities within specified dig extents Watches and protects client facilities within a given area as directed by the client Understands contractor’s means and methods for subsurface installations Responsible for monitoring and providing surveillance of critical infrastructure where excavations are known to be taking place or will be taking place soon Contacting excavators and scheduling with them to monitor critical excavation Monitoring excavations near critical infrastructure to prevent damage from being done to client facilities Locates and marks underground facilities using various industry tools, standards and methods including the use of various locating devices and utility maps Performs ticket audits to ensure locators are accurately locating facilities and following proper marking procedures