Gas Locator – Atlanta Field Tech, Damage Prevention

Southern Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL Services Company in Atlanta seeks a field locator to protect assets by locating underground natural gas facilities in response to excavation notices, ensuring compliance with state, federal and corporate pipeline safety standards. This bargaining unit, full-time role requires field work in outdoor conditions.

This position emphasizes 95% in-field work with overtime and second-shift possibilities; you will read maps, document locates with photos, and share best practices with excavators and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of natural gas utility locating.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan: the ability to obtain within required timeline.
• Knowledge and experience with natural gas pipeline systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow company procedures and jurisdictional mandates for locating natural gas facilities in the Atlanta Gas Light service territory.
• Communicate, schedule, and complete natural gas locates for excavators working in Georgia.
• Photo document natural gas locates.
• Communicate damage prevention best practices to the Georgia excavating community.
• Conducts education sessions with locate contractors, excavators, landowners, and homeowners regarding protecting assets.
• Stand by when any work is being performed on or near SCGs High Profile facilities by 3rd party excavators.
• Monitor and follow-up on daily ticket load to prevent future damage.
• Operate and carry locating equipment.
• Operate a laptop computer.
• Use small tools. (hammer, screwdriver, shovel, pliers, and wrenches).
• Read and comprehend physical and electronic maps.
• Verify any existing marks on company mains and services.
• Utilize equipment to identify the location of the company mains and services.

Skills

Gas locating

Interpersonal skills

Operator Qualification

Gas pipeline knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Associates degree / technical certification

Job description

AGL Services Company in Atlanta seeks a field locator to protect assets by locating underground natural gas facilities in response to excavation notices, ensuring compliance with state, federal and corporate pipeline safety standards. This bargaining unit, full-time role requires field work in outdoor conditions.

This position emphasizes 95% in-field work with overtime and second-shift possibilities; you will read maps, document locates with photos, and share best practices with excavators and