Field Technician Sr, Damage Prevention

ONE Gas, Inc.

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision packages

Paid Time Off

401(K) with 100% match up to 6%

Profit Sharing contributions possible

Job summary

ONE Gas, Inc. is seeking a field professional to perform damage investigations, locate audits (QAQC), and RADAR activities across service areas.

The role includes locating pipelines, mapping marker balls, and updating reports in DIMS, with regular travel and potential call-out work. Two to four years of relevant experience are typical, with prerequisites including basic knowledge of gas characteristics and safety procedures, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

Two to four years of relevant experience; minimum one year required.
Experience performing leakage surveys.
Training in operating/safety procedures, customer interaction, locating lines, natural gas characteristics.
Intermediate knowledge of procedures and state damage prevention laws.
Basic knowledge of cathodic protection.
Experience reading maps, plats, diagrams, logs and manuals.
Applicable driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Conduct locate assists, line locate audits, damage investigations, and RADAR activities.
Respond to RADAR requests/orders.
Troubleshoot difficult locates; consult with third parties and regulators.
Communicate and present to internal and external stakeholders.
Install and map marker balls, locate stations, near-surface markers.
Update and maintain reports, including DIMS and excavation activity.
Perform line locating audits for company and contractors.
Inspect, calibrate, maintain, repair line location tools and equipment.
Maintain regular attendance; travel as needed.
Work call-out rotation and adapt to changing business needs.

Skills

Line locating

Damage investigations

RADAR requests

Communication skills

Travel ability

Map/diagram interpretation

Safety procedures knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

Line location equipment

Damage prevention tools

Job description

Performs work related to damage investigations, locate audits (QAQC), risk assessments and damage reduction efforts (RADAR), locate company pipelines, and perform no-access activities.

Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct locate assists, line locate audits, and damage investigations, and Watch and Protect activities.
Respond to lower Risk Assessment and Damage Reduction (RADAR) requests/orders.
Troubleshoot difficult locates or high-profile gas line facilities. Consult with third parties, regulatory agencies, and company employees regarding line location.
Ability to effectively communicate and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders in a variety of settings.
Install and map:
- Marker balls
- Locate station
- Near surface marker
Update and/or maintain reports and records, including, but not limited to:
- Report on excavation activity report
- Damage Investigation Management Systems (DIMS) reporting
- Proficient knowledge of DIRT contributing practices and factors
Perform line locating audits for company and contractors.
Inspect, calibrate, maintain, and/or repair line location tools and equipment.
Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to effectively manage changing business needs and evolving priorities.
Available to travel, including occasional short-notice travel, to support operations across geographically diverse service areas.
Ability to work call-out rotation.
Demonstrated proficiency in both field operations and administrative responsibilities, including the use of office productivity and data management software.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

None required.

Experience

This role typically calls for two to four years of relevant experience; (Minimum of one-year relevant experience is required).
Experience performing leakage surveys.
Training and experience relative to:
- Company and governmental operating/safety procedures
  - Basic customer interaction and communication
  - Locating lines
  - Characteristics of natural gas
Intermediate knowledge and training related to:
- Company and governmental operating/safety procedures
- State damage prevention laws
Basic knowledge of cathodic protection.
Experience in use, function, maintenance, and repair of damage prevention tools and equipment.
Knowledge of Jameson Tape.
Experience in reading and interpreting maps, plats, atlas pages, diagrams, dials, gauges, work logs, job orders, and applicable operation and repair manuals

Licenses and Certifications

Applicable driver's license.

Additional Requirements

Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 50-60 times a day; up to 75 pounds 10 times a day.
Travel over uneven terrain including but not limited to:
- Mud
- Gravel
- Sand
- Rocks
- Ice
- Snow
Walk, stand, kneel/stoop, and drive for extended periods.
Push spud bar (or similar tools) in ground and extract.
Able to operate tools and equipment required.
React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
Smell odorant in natural gas (as applicable).
Communicate and/or exchange information or instructions including use of company communication devices.
Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.
Peripheral vision.

This job description is meant as a guideline for employees of ONE Gas, Inc. It is not a definitive or exhaustive description and consequently may not include all tasks or functions related to the position. This document does not create, and is not part of, an employment contract. Please note the position may change to meet the changing requirements of the business. Employees may be assigned duties either, in addition to or instead of, those set out in this document and the position is subject to further changes at management’s discretion.

About Us

ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in the state; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in the state in terms of customers.

Its largest natural gas distribution markets by customer count are Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka, Kan.; and Austin and El Paso, Texas. ONE Gas serves residential, commercial, industrial, transportation and wholesale customers in all three states.

Inclusion & Diversity is a core value at ONE Gas. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:

Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
Paid Time Off
401(K) plan that is 100% matched up to 6%.
Profit Sharing contributions may also be made under the 401(k) Plan.
Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance.
Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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