Damage Prevention Specialist

Atmos Energy Corporation; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmos Energy Corporation in Radford, VA is seeking a dependable Damage Prevention professional to oversee third-party pipeline crossings and coordinate excavation activities with company crews and outside contractors.

The role involves investigating facility damages, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring safety standards are met. The position may require standby shifts, travel, and extended hours, with emphasis on complying with DOT/PHMSA regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; five years of experience in natural gas construction or damage prevention.
• Must obtain and maintain Operator Qualifications (OQs) and required training within six months; valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to convey technical information to internal and external customers.
• Ability to utilize company web resources for data entry, reference, and retrieval tasks.
• Outdoor work in all weather; physical ability to lift up to 45 pounds; standing, bending, and climbing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pipeline crossings by third-parties.
• Works with crews and outside contractors to arrange excavations for damage prevention.
• Conducts investigations of natural gas facility damages and follows through to resolution.
• Reviews and reconciles invoices.
• Maintains accuracy of maps and records related to damage prevention.
• Maintains safe operation and inspection of company vehicles and equipment.
• May require stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, and extended hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

• 1. Oversees pipeline crossings by third-parties.
• 2. Works with Company crews and outside contractors to have excavations performed for the purpose of damage prevention.
• 3. Conducts investigations of natural gas facility damages; completes damage investigations and follows through to resolution.
• 4. Reviews and reconciles invoices.
• 5. Responsible for contact with area excavators, municipalities, and Company personnel responsible for excavation activities.
• 6. Assures the accuracy of Company maps and records as they relate to damage prevention.
• 7. Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.
• 8. May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours.
• 9. Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.
• 10. Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.
• 11. Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
• 12. Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.
• 13. Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Experience Level: A general educational knowledge acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and five years experience in natural gas construction, damage prevention or related field experience. Requires an in-depth knowledge of Company operations.

Certificates, Licenses, etc.: Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months. Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.

Communication Skills: Requires the ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and/or external customers at a management level on matters of a technical and/or complex nature. Must have strong interpersonal skills.

Computer Skills: Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site and available resources for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.

Work Conditions: Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, and under houses as well as confined spaces. May require overnight travel. May have residence requirement due to call-out response time. Works as an individual contributor and/or as member of a team.

Physical Demands: Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting. Requires an acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell. Must be able to lift tools, equipment and materials up to and including 45 pounds.

Other Requirements: As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Family:

Damage Prevention