Damage Prevention Lead - Safety & Compliance Training

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) seeks a Damage Prevention Coordinator to lead the Damage Prevention Program across electric, water, and natural gas operations, developing procedures, training, and public awareness to reduce damages and improve safety.

The role coordinates with Tennessee 811, excavators, regulators, and internal teams, providing field coaching, incident reviews, and performance dashboards while ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Experience applying safety, construction, utility, or operational practices in field environments.
• Knowledge of Tennessee 811 processes, DIRT reporting, utility locating and marking, GIS systems, and mapping workflows.
• Ability to analyze data, develop procedures and training, communicate with diverse stakeholders, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Damage Prevention and Public Awareness Programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain program procedures, performance metrics, and compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal departments to support damage prevention activities, records management, training, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide field support, guidance, and coaching for damage investigations, construction activities, and safe excavation practices.
• Maintain and update procedures related to locating, marking, ticket management, and mapping discrepancies.

Skills

Safety program management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Collaboration

Independent judgment

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

GIS

Ticket management systems

Job description

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) seeks a Damage Prevention Coordinator to lead the Damage Prevention Program across electric, water, and natural gas operations, developing procedures, training, and public awareness to reduce damages and improve safety.

The role coordinates with Tennessee 811, excavators, regulators, and internal teams, providing field coaching, incident reviews, and performance dashboards while ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.