Operations Specialist - Damage Prevention 4256

Tallgrass; St. Paul (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking a field-focused Damage Prevention Inspector to implement and coordinate the Company Damage Prevention Program across pipelines, stations and facilities. This role involves patrolling, locating, inspecting excavation work and maintaining safety/compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating public awareness, documenting inspections, liaising with landowners and officials, training staff, and ensuring asset protection and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Patrols and locate facilities prior to excavations.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Coordinate Damage Prevention and Public Awareness activities.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark facilities in accordance with Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures.
• Perform pipeline patrols, inspections, and conduit/asset assessments.
• Coordinate stakeholder communications with landowners, officials, and contractors.
• Document inspections and report safety/environmental concerns.
• Train staff and oversee third-party personnel as needed.

Skills

Field inspection

Public liaison

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PHMSA regulations

Job description

Primary Purpose

Implement the Company Damage Prevention Program including performing and coordinating work group activities including patrolling, locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection of Company gas/liquids pipelines, appurtenances, compressor stations and other related facilities. Responsible for performing and documenting the operations and maintenance activities performed on company assets necessary to maintain reliability and compliance.

• Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during excavations.
• Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys and inspection per Company procedures.
• Coordinate local Damage Prevention and Public Awareness liaison activities and complete appropriate documentation as outlined in Company Public Awareness Plan.
• Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures for excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
• Represent the Company during contact with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.)
• Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required by Company Policies and Procedures (e.g., personnel and progression, contractors, visitors . .).
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.). and complete the necessary documentation per Company Policies and Procedures.
• Perform mapping, recordkeeping, and data entry duties per Company policies and Procedures.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Conduct right-of-way inspections to identify and address Geotechnical concerns with the potential of adversely impacting Company assets.
• Complete all applicable documentation and recordkeeping; perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and Company tariff requirements.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances.
• Operate, maintain, adjust, and make minor repairs on equipment such as industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs/initiatives, assist in the development of O&M procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• General upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment (pipeline right-of-way, gathering/storage areas, excavate/repair/coat/backfill pipelines, building construction, concrete work, paint, weed control, etc.)
• Demonstrate performance towards operational excellence.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Purpose

Implement the Company Damage Prevention Program including performing and coordinating work group activities including patrolling, locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection of Company gas/liquids pipelines, appurtenances, compressor stations and other related facilities. Responsible for performing and documenting the operations and maintenance activities performed on company assets necessary to maintain reliability and compliance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during excavations.
• Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys and inspection per Company procedures.
• Coordinate local Damage Prevention and Public Awareness liaison activities and complete appropriate documentation as outlined in Company Public Awareness Plan.
• Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures for excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
• Represent the Company during contact with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.)
• Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required by Company Policies and Procedures (e.g., personnel and progression, contractors, visitors . .).
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.). and complete the necessary documentation per Company Policies and Procedures.
• Perform mapping, recordkeeping, and data entry duties per Company policies and Procedures.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Conduct right-of-way inspections to identify and address Geotechnical concerns with the potential of adversely impacting Company assets.
• Complete all applicable documentation and recordkeeping; perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and Company tariff requirements.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances.
• Operate, maintain, adjust, and make minor repairs on equipment such as industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs/initiatives, assist in the development of O&M procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• General upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment (pipeline right-of-way, gathering/storage areas, excavate/repair/coat/backfill pipelines, building construction, concrete work, paint, weed control, etc.)
• Demonstrate performance towards operational excellence.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.