Damage Prevention Technician

Damage Prevention Technician

Position Description : This position is an integral part of our Operations team and is responsible for protecting public safety and the integrity of physical pipeline assets. This is a field-based position, primarily working independently to locate and mark utility lines and respond to one-call tickets. WhiteWater facilities include gas transmission pipeline with associated receipt and delivery meter stations.

Job Responsibilities :

• Prevent damage by locating, marking, flagging and reporting underground utilities such as electrical power lines, cables, gas and water lines, abandoned pipelines, telecom wires and sewer systems.
• Maintain compliance records and appropriately document work performed including photographing each location upon completion.
• Quickly interpret and respond to one-call tickets; and may review maps and other drawings as necessary.
• Coordinate maintenance of all facilities and equipment performed by third parties, including pipeline right-of-way, excavation coating and back filling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, etc.
• Oversee construction and maintenance by third parties including inspection of one-call tickets.
• Perform governmental compliance activities, such as line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections, and valve inspections.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures and Site-Specific Procedures.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements and complete all applicable documentation and record keeping
• Communicate status updates, issues and pipeline and maintenance activity to appropriate personnel and represent the Company when communicating with landowner / tenants, public officials / emergency officials and at local meetings. (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, etc.)
• Occasional travel including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements & Qualifications :

Benefits : This position is Full-Time based out of our Midland, TX office. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.