Pipeline Locator

TECO Energy; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Gas System in Florida's Sarasota region is hiring a Pipeline Locator to accurately locate and mark underground facilities and support the Damage Prevention program. You will work with GIS maps, operate locating equipment, and communicate with excavators and the public to prevent pipeline damages.

This on-site role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and at least 1 year of locating experience; overtime and emergency call-outs are possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Minimum 1 year of underground utility locating experience or qualify under ASME B31Q.
• Ability to read GIS maps and learn job-related skills.
• Proficient with computers and electronic ticket management systems.
• Experience operating electronic locating equipment.
• Knowledge of state one-call requirements and underground construction practices.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions affecting operations.
• Willingness to learn excavation best practices and PHMSA/FPSC rules.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to excavation notices per state requirements.
• Locate and mark underground assets on roadways, private property, easements, and other locations.
• Operate electronic detection equipment to locate pipelines.
• Perform light excavation with hand tools when needed.
• Provide GIS updates and facility records to the GIS team.
• Assist with damaged facility investigations and documentation.
• Build relationships with excavation contractors to reduce damages.
• Available for emergency locate response when required.

Skills

GIS map reading

Underground locating

Electronic locating equipment

One-call requirements

Driver's license

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

GIS mapping software

Job description

Title: Pipeline Locator
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida - Sarasota
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

WHO WE ARE

Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

HOW WILL YOU HELP DRIVE THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS?

Accurately locate and mark PGS underground facilities to ensure public safety and prevent pipeline damages resulting from excavation work. Support the PGS Damage Prevention Program by ensuring compliance with Sunshine 811 statutes, standards, and best practices through collaboration with PGS Damage Prevention team, internal and external business partners, and the public in protecting gas pipeline facilities from second- and third-party damages. Assist damage prevention efforts by providing education and influence to PGS team members, excavators, and the public regarding the importance of safe and responsible excavation practices in order to prevent pipeline damages.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution.
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Minimum of 1 year of underground utility locating experience. In lieu of experience, may hold all Operator Qualifications under the ASME B31Q Pipeline Personnel Qualification.
• Must have the ability to learn all job-related skills; Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of GIS utility map reading.
• Must be proficient in operating a computer and familiar with electronic ticket management systems.
• Must have proven competency in operating electronic locating equipment.
• Good working knowledge of state one-call requirements and underground construction practices.
• Must have the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions, and clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.
• Must regularly use independent judgement in work assignments and decision making that affects company operations.
• Ability to learn and understand excavation best practices, PHMSA and FPSC rules and regulations, and company safe work practices

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and respond to excavation notices, as appropriate, adhering to company policies, and state one-call requirements utilizing an electronic locate ticket management system.
• Accurately locate and mark the location of underground assets on roadways, private property, easements, and other locations, using required spray paints, flags, and other related equipment.
• Operate electronic detection equipment to locate and mark underground pipeline facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
• Perform light excavation with hand tools to expose buried utilities when necessary.
• Provide electronic map updates and facility record corrections to GIS team as needed.
• Assist with damaged facility investigations, root cause evaluations, data gathering, and completion of required documentation related to excavation damages.
• Build and maintain relationships with excavation contractors to reduce damages.
• Assist other employees as needed and is available for emergency locate response call-out on a rotating or as-needed basis, perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE?

• Minimum of 2 years of pipeline locating work experience.
• Knowledge of the geographic area.

WHO WILL BE A PART OF YOUR TEAM?

• Frequent interaction with Operating Center personnel and Damage Prevention Coordinator.
• Frequent interaction with customers, second and third party contractors, other utilities, governmental agencies, vendors and members of the general public.

Our Competencies

• Puts Safety First – Protect people and the environment every day
• Be Curious & Adapt – Welcome change and keep learning
• Create Value for Customers – Build relationships and deliver quality work
• Be Accountable & Respectful – Do what’s right and follow through
• Foster Strong Teams – Build trust through teamwork and help people grow

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

• Must be able to work overtime including call-out duty as business needs dictate.
• Overtime work includes weekends, holidays and call-out/stand-by schedule on a rotating basis.
• Must be able to respond to emergency locate requests and/or other business needs within divisional guidelines and work outdoors for extended periods of time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work assigned.
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, stairs and the like using feet, legs, hands, and arms.
• Must be able to maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching, on/in narrow or slippery surfaces and/or spaces.
• Must be able to independently operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
• Must be able to independently enter/exit a motor vehicle as required during an eight-hour shift.
• Must be able to bend and/or stoop requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Must be able to kneel and or crouch by bending legs at knees to come to rest at knees and bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Must be able to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to grasp/handle small hand tools and other objects by applying pressure with fingers and palms.
• Must be able to work primarily with fingers (pinching, picking, etc.) rather than using the whole hand or arm.
• Must be able to pull, push, lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/40.
• Must not have an average hearing loss greater than 40 decibels in the better ear at frequencies of 500, 1000 and 2000 with or without a hearing aid.
• Must be able to smell gas odorant in normal concentrations.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions by extending arms and hands in any direction with substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Must be able to rotate and revolve body (twist) as to face in another direction.
• Must be physically capable of indoor/outdoor manual labor.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

• We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving:
• Performance Bonus: Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive Pension plan.
• Ownership Opportunities: Participate in Emera’s Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success.
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid Parental Leave
• Growth and Development: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.
• And much more!

Whether you’re launching your career or looking to advance it, Peoples Gas is the perfect place for you, offering exciting opportunities for a long-term career with a dynamic, growing company.

Incident Response Assignment

Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity.

Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receivetraining related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.