Damage Prevention Coordinator

Title: Damage Prevention Coordinator

Company: Peoples Gas System

State and City: Florida - Jacksonville

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

What You’ll Do

The Damage Prevention Coordinator I plays a key role with on Damage Prevention Law (Chapter 556). Works with natural gas service areas, contractors, excavators, emergency responders, Sunshine 811 and government officials to establish and set excavation safety expectations as it relates to excavation around the natural gas pipeline system. Provides outreach to local municipalities and leads the company efforts in prevention of high Pipeline Safety Risks. Serves as an integral part of damage recovery efforts for Peoples Gas. Ensures successful outcomes across the damage prevention ecosystem inclusive of excavators, the affected public, emergency responders, local governments/enforcement agencies, Sunshine 811, and Peoples Gas.

The successful candidate must reside in Jacksonville, FL and have the ability to travel to Panama City one week a month.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conducts safety visits and provides damage prevention and facility education to internal and external audiences including trade shows & DOT 192 public awareness program obligations.
• As the Subject Matter Experts on Chapter 556, locate standard practices, and the related damage prevention systems, promotes and provides technical expertise on damage prevention of company underground facilities from excavation activities to Sunshine 811, excavators, internal and external contracted locating technicians, enforcement authorities, developers, general public, and PGS team members.
• Perform risk analysis on prior Sunshine 811 tickets and coordinate with local service area management for Damage Prevention efforts; Research excavation data in the leak management system, analyze damage trends in reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) and coordinate with Service Areas to address high risk areas; Performs updates of ESRI through the responsibility of accurate GIS Shapefiles.
• Coordinates with Law Enforcement to write citations on excavators in violation of Chapter 556. Serve as a source of education in response to excavator non-compliance activity.
• Complete field reports, detailing conversations, noncompliance activity, and determined resolutions to minimize utility damage risks. These reports are presented to Senior Leadership and the Damage Prevention Steering Committee.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Must Haves:

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and safe driving record
• 5 years of work experience performing related duties and responsibilities in a construction or utility industry. College degree can substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with little to no direct supervision; demonstrated good judgment, an exceptional ability to organize and prioritize daily work and/or assignments and to maintain effectiveness when handling multiple tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver effective presentations and maintain effective working relationships is required.
• Must be computer literate, with intermediate knowledge of MS Excel and Word, and be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, fractions, basic algebra).
• Able to read and interpret maps; and demonstrate a basic understanding of a utility distribution system, line locating practices; and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of GIS mapping system with the ability to create and copy records/files from one database to another.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and demonstrate courtesy, tact, and good judgment and professional conduct when communicating in person, by telephone, or electronic communications.
• Able to function in a stressful environment, multi-task and manage several projects/activities at one time and provide the appropriate skill in conflict management/conflict resolution.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Associate degree in relevant field.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Sunshine 811 training course.
• Basic gas service and distribution course.
• Damage investigation or Root cause investigation training
• Work experience in the gas utility industry in damage prevention, operations, or construction.
• Previous experience working with excavators.
• Basic experience with SAP.
  
  

Competencies

Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity

Drives Operational Excellence for Customers

Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships

Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgement

Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment

Develops People and Teams

Working Conditions

Ability to work irregular hours, overtime, and possible holidays. Overnight travel as needed. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment. Routine travel and driving required; Can expect to work overtime to meet deadlines and emergency response for excavation damage incidents. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

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SORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.