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Damage Prevention Technician

whitewatermidstreamAlice, TX

💰 $35,000 – $52,000/yrFull-timeconstructionexcavationmaintenance and facilities

Quick Summary

Field-based Damage Prevention Technician responsible for locating, marking, and protecting underground utility lines and pipeline assets in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills & Keywords

utility locatingpipeline inspectiondamage preventioncompliance documentation

Job Responsibilities

Prevent damage by locating, marking, flagging and reporting underground utilities such as electrical power lines, cables, gas and water lines, abandoned pipelines, telecom wires and sewer systems.
Maintain compliance records and appropriately document work performed including photographing each location upon completion.
Quickly interpret and respond to one-call tickets; and may review maps and other drawings as necessary
Coordinate maintenance of all facilities and equipment performed by third parties, including pipeline right-of-way, excavation coating and back filling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, etc.
Oversee construction and maintenance by third parties including inspection of one-call tickets.
Perform governmental compliance activities, such as line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections, and valve inspections.
Participate in the development of O&M Procedures and Site-Specific Procedures
Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements and complete all applicable documentation and record keeping
Communicate status updates, issues and pipeline and maintenance activity to appropriate personnel and represent the Company when communicating with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, etc.)
Occasional travel including nights and weekends, as needed
Other duties as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

Benefits: This position is Full-Time located in the Alice, TX area. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.

High School Diploma, or equivalent
At least 2 years of related experience
Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office, various operating systems and perform basic math skills
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies
Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, PI&D's and other diagrams.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems and follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines
Ability to work in changing climate conditions
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English is required
Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 75 lbs. and be able to work in tight spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc.
Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required
Willing to live within approximately 50 miles of Alice, TX.
Must be able to complete Operator Qualification for relevant tasks through Veriforce prior to performing responsibilities of this position.