Damage Prevention Coordinator

Flint Hills; Taft (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

401K company contribution

Excellent health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Three weeks’ vacation

Job summary

Flint Hills Resources is looking for a Damage Prevention Coordinator to support pipeline and terminal operations in Taft, Texas. This role focuses on protecting pipeline integrity through proactive measures and collaboration with contractors on excavation practices.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in Damage Prevention, be physically fit, and possess a valid driver's license. Flint Hills offers competitive health benefits, a 401K match, and tuition reimbursement among other perks.

Qualifications

• Three (3)+ years of experience in Damage Prevention or related fields.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Ability to respond to emergency call-outs within 30 minutes.
• Available for on-call rotation, including nights and weekends.
• Meet physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground pipeline assets accurately.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure safe excavation practices.
• Conduct routine Right-of-Way inspections.
• Manage One Call (811) tickets, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Engage contractors and landowners in safe work practices.

Skills

Damage Prevention

Pipeline Locating

Coordination with Contractors

Emergency Response

Physical Fitness

Job description

Your Job

Flint Hills Resources is seeking a Damage Prevention Coordinator (DPC) to support pipeline and terminal operations in the San Patricio County, Texas area. This role is primarily focused on protecting the integrity of pipeline assets through proactive management of excavation activities and right-of-way conditions. The position operates as part of an integrated field team, maintaining a strong field presence while collaborating with operations to support safe and reliable system performance across the area.

What You Will Do

• Locate and accurately mark underground pipeline assets using maps, records, and field equipment.
• Coordinate with contractors and excavators to ensure safe excavation practices and prevent damage near pipeline rights‑of‑way (ROW).
• Conduct routine ROW inspections to identify encroachments, potential threats, and high‑risk or repeat excavation areas.
• Respond to and manage One Call (811) tickets, ensuring timely, accurate documentation including photos, notes, and field records.
• Engage contractors, excavators, and landowners to promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Install and maintain ROW signage and pipeline markers to ensure clear identification and visibility.
• Support pipeline operations as part of a collaborative field team, including assisting with pigging activities and field execution.
• Assist with truck loading and unloading operations as needed.
• Provide support during routine operations as well as abnormal or emergency conditions.
• Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule, providing support for both Damage Prevention and Operations, including excavation‑related events, operational needs, and abnormal conditions to help ensure safe and reliable operations.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Three (3)+ years of experience in Damage Prevention, pipeline locating, or a related field, including work with underground pipeline or utility systems.
• A valid driver’s license with the ability to travel within the assigned operating area.
• Able to respond to an emergency call‑out within a 30‑minute window.
• Must be available to participate in an on‑call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb and balance. Physical ability to occasionally sit, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability & willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, fire‑retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots, etc. as required).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds).
• Is able to respond to audio alarms, or other loud noises that would indicate a safety concern.
• Must be able to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers.
• Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts, work in wet or humid conditions (non‑weather) and outdoor weather conditions, work in high, precarious places and work around fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience independently managing Damage Prevention activities for an assigned area.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, excavators, and landowners.
• Experience working in high‑volume 811 environments.
• Background in pipeline, terminal, or oil & gas operations.
• Familiarity with Right‑of‑Way (ROW) inspections and contractor oversight.

Our Benefits

• Bonus eligible.
• Automatic 401K company contribution and competitive match program.
• Excellent health benefits.
• Potential tuition reimbursement.
• Three weeks’ vacation to start.
• All necessary PPE is provided by the company.
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance as applicable.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).