Job Description
The purpose of this position is to protect company assets from damages by locating underground Company facilities in response to notices of excavation. This is an operational role that requires ensuring compliance is maintained with state, federal and corporate pipeline safety regulations, and standards for Southern Company Gas (SCG) and subsidiaries. This is a non-bargaining unit position.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow company procedures and jurisdictional mandates for locating natural gas facilities in the Virginia Natural Gas service territory
- Communicate, schedule, and complete natural gas locates for excavators working in Virginia
- Photo document natural gas locates
- Communicate damage prevention best practices to the Virginia excavating community
- Conducts education sessions with locate contractors, excavators, landowners, and homeowners regarding protecting assets.
- Stand by when any work is being performed on or near SCGs High Profile facilities by 3rd party excavators
- Monitor and follow-up on daily ticket load to prevent future damages.
- Operate and carry locating equipment.
- Operate portable computer.
- Use small tools. (hammer, screwdriver, shovel, pliers, and wrenches)
- Read and comprehend physical and electronic maps.
- Verify any existing marks on company mains and services.
- Utilize equipment to identify the location of the company mains and services.
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license
Preferred:
- Associates Degree or other technical certification or training related to the utility industry
Related Work Experience:
Preferred:
- One year of underground utility locating experience
- Experience with various types of locate equipment (Vivax, Radio Detection, Metro-tech, or equivalent)
- Gas infrastructure locating experience
- Asset Protection/Damage Prevention OQ’s
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
- Knowledge of natural gas utility locating
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan: the ability to obtain within required timeline.
- Knowledge and experience with natural gas pipeline systems
Preferred:
- Knowledge of easement Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Stooping, kneeling, reaching above and below shoulders; frequent bending
- Carrying equipment up to 30 lbs.
- Walking long distances to locate underground facilitates
- Exposure to outdoor elements (rain, sun, heat, cold)
- 95% of time is spent in the field
- Overtime is required from time to time
- Second shift duties may be required from time to time
- Call outs will be required at times
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job; responsibilities may be changed or added without advance notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The purpose of this position is to protect company assets from damages by locating underground Company facilities in response to notices of excavation. This is an operational role that requires ensuring compliance is maintained with state, federal and corporate pipeline safety regulations, and standards for Southern Company Gas (SCG) and subsidiaries. This is a non-bargaining unit position.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow company procedures and jurisdictional mandates for locating natural gas facilities in the Virginia Natural Gas service territory
- Communicate, schedule, and complete natural gas locates for excavators working in Virginia
- Photo document natural gas locates
- Communicate damage prevention best practices to the Virginia excavating community
- Conducts education sessions with locate contractors, excavators, landowners, and homeowners regarding protecting assets.
- Stand by when any work is being performed on or near SCGs High Profile facilities by 3rd party excavators
- Monitor and follow-up on daily ticket load to prevent future damages.
- Operate and carry locating equipment.
- Operate portable computer.
- Use small tools. (hammer, screwdriver, shovel, pliers, and wrenches)
- Read and comprehend physical and electronic maps.
- Verify any existing marks on company mains and services.
- Utilize equipment to identify the location of the company mains and services.
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license
Preferred:
- Associates Degree or other technical certification or training related to the utility industry
Related Work Experience:
Preferred:
- One year of underground utility locating experience
- Experience with various types of locate equipment (Vivax, Radio Detection, Metro-tech, or equivalent)
- Gas infrastructure locating experience
- Asset Protection/Damage Prevention OQ’s
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
- Knowledge of natural gas utility locating
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan: the ability to obtain within required timeline.
- Knowledge and experience with natural gas pipeline systems
Preferred:
- Knowledge of easement Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Stooping, kneeling, reaching above and below shoulders; frequent bending
- Carrying equipment up to 30 lbs.
- Walking long distances to locate underground facilitates
- Exposure to outdoor elements (rain, sun, heat, cold)
- 95% of time is spent in the field
- Overtime is required from time to time
- Second shift duties may be required from time to time
- Call outs will be required at times
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job; responsibilities may be changed or added without advance notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
About Southern Company
Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.
The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.
Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.