SEMCO - Damage Prevention Specialist

Job Description

Job Summary /

Purpose:

The Damage Prevention Specialist schedules, plans, and dispatches Damage Prevention field assets in response to excavation activity. Monitors risk model output for locate requests and takes appropriate action. Actions include, but are not limited to, dispatching assets for stand by on critical assets, difficult locate assistance, and proactive patrolling.

We are hiring for two open positions for this role — one located in Port Huron, MI, and one located in Holland, MI.

• Schedule and dispatch technicians, both internal and external, for workloads based on current excavation activity.
• Compile, track, and organize information from various sources and data systems for damage prevention daily activities. These sources include the Damage Prevention Risk Model, Opti main, WG facility mapping programs, WG Fleet tracking programs, and jurisdictional One Call Centers.
• Deliver Damage Prevention training to internal and external customers. Includes coordination with call centers and local damage prevention committees as needed.
• Provide support in the collection and documentation of WG damage data to meet various jurisdictional reporting requirements.
• Serve as a technical advisor on Damage Prevention practices.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current regulatory/jurisdictional code requirements related to Damage Prevention.
• May serve in a rotational on-call capacity to meet business needs.
• Perform documents and tracks electronic and field contract performance/quality audits.
• Receive, schedule, and maintain documentation associated with all Locate requests involving transmission pipe or blasting when used as a method of excavation.
• Compile and track documentation of ROW patrolling to meet various jurisdictional requirements.
• Other related duties, tasks, and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• 3+ Years of experience is required.

• Experience in excavation damage prevention, natural gas operations, or work planning/dispatching is preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office, to share, retrieve, research and present business information.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the natural gas industry and work management principles.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of mapping and documentation systems, and electronic locating equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners, supervisors and peers.
• Bi-lingual - Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

We offer a competitive salary range of $55,800 - $89,300 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

Alta Gas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

WGL/SEMCO/Alta Gas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending on the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of Alta Gas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.