Damage Prevention Technician

The role

You will protect public safety and pipeline assets as a field-based Damage Prevention Technician. Most of the work is done independently: locating and marking utility lines and responding to one-call tickets.

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 upon completion.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance and construction performed 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 developing O&M Procedures and Site-Specific Procedures.
• Perform all work in line with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Communicate status updates and issues to appropriate personnel and represent the Company with landowners, tenants, public and emergency officials, and at local meetings.

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
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs 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 from supervisors, keep required schedules, focus on details, 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
• Must complete Operator Qualification for relevant tasks through Veriforce before performing the job's responsibilities

Benefits

• Employer matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Other benefit offerings

Before you apply

• Must live within approximately 50 miles of Sealy, TX.
• Must complete Operator Qualification through Veriforce before performing the job's responsibilities.

About the company

WhiteWater operates gas transmission pipeline with associated receipt and delivery meter stations. Its Operations team is responsible for protecting public safety and the integrity of its physical pipeline assets.