Damage Prevention Critical Assets Lead

Advanced technical and lead position serving as the lead worker and subject-matter expert responsible for locating, assessing, monitoring, and protecting the City’s highest risk and most critical utility assets. These assets include the natural gas transmission pipeline, high-pressure gas distribution, underground electric transmission, underground high-voltage electric primary lines, large diameter water distribution mains, large diameter sewer collection mains, and major fiber trunks.

Ensures compliance with PHMSA regulation 49 CFR Parts 192.614 and 192.935 pertaining to a Damage Prevention Program and NCGS Chapter 87 Article 8A pertaining to Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act. Work involves performing locates of electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber optic lines, performing targeted inspections and audits of critical corridors, documenting asset conditions, and coordinating closely with engineering, operations, contractors and the Damage Prevention Crew Leader.

This position provides advanced technical guidance to Damage Prevention Specialists during high-risk work, but does not serve as a formal supervisor; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Damage Prevention Supervisor.

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word;

hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm’s length , operation of motor vehicles, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities;

the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

Assists Crew Leader in coordination of the daily activities of the Damage Prevention Specialists; provide oversight of Damage Prevention Specialist(s) assisting with critical asset locates; locate and mark natural gas, electric, water, sewer and fiber optic utilities providing location for NC811 locate tickets, other utilities, and City Departments; coordinate and/or inspect construction activities crossing or exposing the natural gas transmission pipeline, fiber optic cables, natural gas distribution pipelines, distribution electric facilities, distribution water facilities and wastewater collection systems;

investigate third party damages; prepare and maintain maps, files, and records.

Independently performs the most sensitive, and high-risk utility locates across all systems, with emphasis on the natural gas transmission pipeline, high-pressure gas distribution, underground electric transmission, underground high-voltage electric primary lines, large diameter water distribution mains, large diameter sewer collection mains, and major fiber trunks.

Conducts advanced inspections, audits, and routine assessments of critical assets to identify risks, discrepancies, conflicts, or emerging issues; completes utility locates and documentation per state law requirements.

Serves as a lead technical resource during major construction projects, capital work, utility relocations, and third-party excavations near critical infrastructure; investigates third-party damages as needed.

Assists the Damage Prevention Supervisor with risk assessment, protection strategies, and response planning for critical infrastructure.

Coordinates and/or performs inspections of construction near, crossing, or exposing the natural gas transmission pipeline, fiber optic cable, natural gas distribution pipelines, electric distribution cables, water distribution lines and wastewater…