Damage Prevention Inspector

Delmarva Power & Light Co.; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

PECO Energy Company is seeking a Field Inspector to oversee excavation near PECO underground facilities and ensure compliance with PA One Call laws. You will educate excavators and audit field conditions while coordinating with PECO operations to protect public safety and infrastructure.

The role requires strong gas/electric operations knowledge, mapping and reporting tool proficiency, and availability for extended hours during storms or emergencies.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience with natural gas or electric distribution or transmission construction.
• Proficient with PC applications including Word, Excel, Get Map, Byers View Station, e-mail, GT Viewer and Bentley Red Line.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Gas Operator Qualification and ability to become qualified in required areas.
• Knowledge of safe and prudent excavation practices.
• Experience with locating PECO Energy underground gas and electric facilities.
• Work across the entire PECO Energy Service Territory including Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, Philadelphia and York Counties.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work independently, prioritize and schedule tasks.
• Serve as subject matter expert on safe excavation activity.
• Ensure compliance with PECO policies and safety standards.
• Complete conclusive reports and interpret PECO maps.
• Be available for extended hours during storms or emergencies.
• Hand dig and perform related tasks as needed.
• Safely operate a PECO vehicle.
• Cover the PECO service territory as required.
• Report to job site at start and sign off at shift end.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Safety compliance

Overtime readiness

Education

Gas Operator Qualification

Valid driver's license

Tools

Word

Excel

Get Map

Byers View Station

GT Viewer

Bentley Red Line

Job description

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Are you in?

Primary Purpose

Provide inspection, location and electronic documentation of excavation activity in proximity to PECO Energy underground facilities to assure compliance with Federal Standard for Gas and Electric Damage Prevention Program, and PA One Call laws. Educate excavators and the general public about PA One Call Law and PECO Energy Underground Construction Standards. Audit and document field conditions ensuring the proper identification of underground facilities. Communicate and interface with other PECO Operations groups as necessary to ensure the safety of general public and PECO facilities. Properly identify the location of PECO's underground plant using a variety of tools.

Note: Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Ability to work independently, prioritize and schedule work.
• Function as the subject matter expert on safe excavation activity and represent PECO at Pa One Call events and pre-excavation meetings.
• Ensure compliance with PECO Policies, Procedures, Standards and the Safety Rule Book.
• Ability to complete a conclusive report in electronic format and interpret PECO maps.
• Ability to work overtime or extended shifts as required based on business need.
• Ability to hand dig and perform tasks as required.
• Ability to safely operate a PECO vehicle.
• Ability to work across the entire PECO service territory.
• The ability to report directly to the job site for start of shift and quit on site at shift end.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years' experience with natural gas or electric distribution or transmission construction
• Proficient with PC applications including Word, Excel, Get Map, Byers View Station, e-mail, GT Viewer and Bentley Red Line.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• To be/or have the ability to become, Gas Operator Qualified and qualified in all areas required to perform the tasks.
• Knowledge of safe and prudent excavation practices.
• Experience with locating PECO Energy underground gas and electric facilities.
• Work across the entire PECO Energy Service Territory including Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, Philadelphia and York Counties
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Locating Certification
• Understanding and knowledge of gas and electric prints throughout the 5-county territory.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $58.97/Yr. – $/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.