Damage Prevention Technician

The role

You will protect public safety and pipeline assets as a field technician. You will locate and mark underground utilities, respond to one-call tickets, and document your work. Most of the work is done independently.

What you will do

• Locate, mark, flag and report underground utilities such as power lines, cables, gas and water lines, abandoned pipelines, telecom wires and sewer systems
• Interpret and respond quickly to one-call tickets, reviewing maps and drawings as needed
• Maintain compliance records and document work, including photographing each location when complete
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance and construction performed by third parties
• Perform governmental compliance activities such as line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections, and valve inspections
• Communicate status updates and represent the Company with landowners, tenants, public and emergency officials, and at local meetings
• Participate in developing O&M Procedures and Site-Specific Procedures
• Perform all work in line with Company standards, procedures, regulations and tariff requirements

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of related experience
• Valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, various operating systems, and basic math
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high/low pressure systems, and following PPE guidelines
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, and follow work rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English required
• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 75 lbs., work in tight spaces, and climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
• Complete Operator Qualification for relevant tasks through Veriforce before performing the job's responsibilities

Benefits

• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Other benefit offerings

Before you apply

• Must complete Operator Qualification through Veriforce before performing the job's responsibilities
• Must live within approximately 50 miles of Alice, TX
• Must hold a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements

About the company

whitewatermidstream operates gas transmission pipeline with associated receipt and delivery meter stations. The Operations team protects public safety and pipeline asset integrity.