Utility Locate Project Team Lead

Lake Superior Consulting•Lakeland, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Superior Consulting (LSC) is seeking a Utility Locate Project Team Lead to join our growing team. The Line Locating Lead will be responsible for accurately locating and marking cables, pipes, and other conduits that carry utilities underground. The locators’ efforts protect underground utilities from damage during projects that involve excavation. This individual will lead and train technicians while being under the supervision of the Utility Supervisor.

Requirements

Due to our driver policy, must be 21 years of age or older
High School Diploma
2-3 years of line locating experience preferred
Valid Driver’s License required
Ability to travel and work in an outdoor environment
Capability to operate a company vehicle and use general hand/power tools
Must have strong leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities
Commitment to working safely and producing high quality, ethical service
Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
Highly motivated and thrives in a dynamic, team-based and individual environment
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable with utilizing a laptop, Microsoft Office programs and cell phone
Availability to participate in on-call rotation

Responsibilities

Respond to locate requests within legal time limit – this includes routine and project locates as well as supporting unlocatable requests as needed
Mark found utilities using proper coloring system (APWA marking standards)
Read and interpret full plan sets to identify the size and type of underground utility. Compare as-builts, GIS, and historical records to identify conflicts
Coordinate with multiple crews, subcontractors and inspectors to locate in phases so work can be continuously in motion
Able to execute complex signal work, troubleshooting, and differentiating between parallel utilities
Accurate documentation of utility conflicts and anomalies
Complete required paperwork and logs for locates and line crossings/excavations
Help ensure work is done safely by adhering to LSC’s client guidelines and procedures
Strong communication ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned with conflicts, strategies, and timelines
Identify and manage risks including high-risk crossings as well as knowing when to escalate for potholing or vacuum excavation
Complete and maintain operator qualifications (OQs)
Operate and use electronic locating equipment
Gather data, prepare records and reports in a timely manner
Participate in weekly safety meetings and submit daily report documentation
Generate and gather equipment for kickoffs of projects
Ensure your work is utilized with respect to company goals
Document and report any incidents, near misses, and opportunities for improvement
Work in compliance with all technical procedures and guidelines
Lead designated regions locators to ensure tickets and projects are on schedule
Report to supervisor any region specific and locator specific issues
Assist in driving on time and damage percentage goals within your region
Communicate any workflow issues pertaining to projects with supervisor
Assist in audit specific re-training and follow up with locators
Drive proper locate, audit and unlocatable process with crew
Assist in on-call schedule rotation implementation for region