Damage Prevention Technician

<p>This position is an integral part of our Operations team and is responsible for protecting public safety and the integrity of physical pipeline assets. This is a field-based position, primarily working independently to locate and mark utility lines and respond to one-call tickets.&nbsp; WhiteWater facilities include gas transmission pipeline with associated receipt and delivery meter stations. This position will be reporting to our Lake Charles, LA office.</p> <p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Maintain compliance records and appropriately document work performed including photographing each location upon completion.</li> <li>Quickly interpret and respond to one-call tickets; and may review maps and other drawings as necessary</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Oversee construction and maintenance by third parties including inspection of one-call tickets.&nbsp;</li> <li>Perform governmental compliance activities, such as line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections, and valve inspections.&nbsp;</li> <li>Participate in the development of O&amp;M Procedures and Site-Specific Procedures</li> <li>Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements and complete all applicable documentation and record keeping&nbsp;</li> <li>Communicate status updates, issues and pipeline and maintenance activity to appropriate personnel&nbsp;and represent the Company when communicating with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, etc.)&nbsp;</li> <li>Occasional travel including nights and weekends, as needed</li> <li>Other duties as required.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements &amp; Qualifications: </strong></p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma, or equivalent</li> <li>At least 2 years of related experience</li> <li>Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, various operating systems and perform basic math skills</li> <li>Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies</li> <li>Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, PI&amp;D's and other diagrams.</li> <li>Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems and follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines</li> <li>Ability to work in changing climate conditions</li> <li>Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English is required</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required</li> <li>Willing to live within approximately 50 miles of Lake Charles, LA</li> <li>Must be able to complete Operator Qualification for relevant tasks through Veriforce prior to performing responsibilities of this position.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits</strong>: Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&amp;D insurances and other benefit offerings.</p>