Damage Prevention Critical Assets Lead

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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. The position ensures compliance with PHMSA regulation 49 CFR Parts 192.614 and 192.935 and NCGS Chapter 87 Article 8A.

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. The role provides advanced technical guidance to Damage Prevention Specialists during high‑risk work but does not serve as a formal supervisor; work is performed under the regular supervision of the Damage Prevention Supervisor.

• Assists Crew Leader in coordination of the daily activities of the Damage Prevention Specialists; provides oversight of Damage Prevention Specialist(s) assisting with critical asset locates; locates and marks natural gas, electric, water, sewer and fiber optic utilities providing location for NC811 locate tickets, other utilities, and City Departments; coordinates and/or inspects 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;
  
  investigates third‑party damages; prepares and maintains maps, files, and records.
• Independently performs the most sensitive, 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 collection systems.
• Manages Encroachment Permit submittals by third‑parties attempting to cross the right‑of‑way or easements in which a critical asset is installed.
• Serves as the field representative for internal projects being performed on critical assets.
• Coordinates and participates in locating for emergency locate tickets; responds to after‑hour locates if needed.
• Collaborates with GIS to develop and maintain mapping systems for critical asset location and identification; completes map corrections and reviews maps for quality assurance.
• Assists in the installation of critical asset markers, performs critical asset right‑of‑way maintenance as needed.
• Maintains locating tools and equipment; identifies equipment needs and recommends upgrades or replacements.
• Discusses job requirements with and receives detailed instructions from supervisor.
• Participates in compliance‑related audits with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) as needed.
• May be required to work outside normal hours in emergencies and perform on‑call duties;…