Senior Damage Prevention Technician - Gas Utilities

Atmos Energy; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Health Savings Account (HSA) Company

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Paid Training

Linked-In Learning

Job summary

Atmos Energy in Colorado is seeking a Damage Prevention Technician to locate and mark company facilities, read system maps and coordinate with crews to prevent damage. The role includes investigations of damages, maintaining maps and reports to meet regulatory requirements.

Work is outdoors in all weather with potential overnight travel. A high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in natural gas or related fields are required, plus the ability to obtain Operator Qualifications

Qualifications

• Requires ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and external customers.
• Must obtain and maintain Operator Qualifications (OQs) and related training within six months.
• Requires valid driver's license in accordance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Accurately locate and mark company facilities (transmission & distribution systems, service lines, and other facilities).
• Reads and interprets system maps.
• Works with Company crews and outside contractors for re-marking to prevent damage.
• Conducts investigations of natural gas facility damages to determine root causes.
• Maintains records and reports to comply with regulatory requirements.
• May perform C&M and Service work when not performing damage prevention duties.
• May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, or emergency call outs.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Operator Qualifications (OQs)

Job description

Atmos Energy in Colorado is seeking a Damage Prevention Technician to locate and mark company facilities, read system maps and coordinate with crews to prevent damage. The role includes investigations of damages, maintaining maps and reports to meet regulatory requirements.

Work is outdoors in all weather with potential overnight travel. A high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in natural gas or related fields are required, plus the ability to obtain Operator Qualifications