Damage Prevention Technician

The role

You will protect public safety and pipeline assets by locating and marking underground utilities and responding to one-call tickets. The work is field-based and mostly done alone, with compliance records and photos of each location.

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.
• Quickly interpret and respond to one-call tickets; review maps and drawings as needed.
• Maintain compliance records and document work, including photographing each location upon completion.
• Coordinate and inspect third-party maintenance and construction on pipeline right-of-way.
• Perform governmental compliance activities such as line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections, and valve inspections.
• Participate in developing O&M Procedures and Site-Specific Procedures.
• Communicate status and activity to appropriate personnel and represent the Company with landowners, tenants, officials and at local meetings.
• Perform all work in line with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Other duties as required.

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 and various operating systems; basic math skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, PI&D's and other diagrams
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high/low pressure systems; follow PPE guidelines
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions
• Ability to work with a team, take direction, keep schedules, focus on details and follow work rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English required
• Lift, push and pull a minimum of 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

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.

About the company

WhiteWater's Operations team protects public safety and pipeline assets. Its facilities include gas transmission pipeline with receipt and delivery meter stations.