Watch & Protect Locator, VNG

The purpose of this position is to protect company assets from damages, encumbrances on all distribution and transmission pipelines, and their associated abutments. 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

• Serves as company liaison between excavators, municipalities, builders, developers, landowners, logging operators, SCG Contractors and/or their agents / contractors, etc. by responding to any issues or concerns.

• Serve as liaison to the excavating community, internal stakeholders, and locators to ensure a proper locate is completed and no down time claim occurs.

• 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.

• Respond to Asset Protection High Profile facilities, incidents, and emergencies on and off Company Right-of-Ways

• Monitor and work with the Locate contractor to correct performance

• Attend large project pre-con meetings and monitor progress to protect assets.

• Monitor and follow-up on daily ticket load to prevent future damages.

• Assist with damage investigations at time of damage or during research.

• Represent company at Local Damage Prevention meetings.

• Support Trade Show, Industry Committees and One Call events regarding Asset Protection.

• Ensure required Asset Protection documentation through Compliance Tracking Systems and SharePoint Sites or other electronic means remain up to date.

• Review quality issues with management and implement improvements to protect assets.

• 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

• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Associates /BA/BS degree or equivalent academic education and field operations experience.

Related Work Experience:

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years utility field operations or related work experience; Or 1 year of primary locating experience.

• Experience with various types of locate equipment (Vivax, Radio Detection, Metro-tech, or equivalent).

Preferred:

• Gas infrastructure locating experience

• Asset Protection/Damage Prevention OQ’s

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• Knowledge of quality assurance concepts, Computer literacy - basic proficiency.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills including influencing and/or negotiation.

• 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 rights, engineering, locating, and surveying principles, knowledge of real estate terminology; knowledge of terms used by developers and bilingual skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Stooping, kneeling, reaching above and below shoulders; frequent bending

• Extensive digging

• Carrying equipment up to 30 lbs.

• Walking long distances to inspect facilitates

• Walk up to 5 miles per day

• Exposure to outdoor elements (rain, sun, heat, cold)

• 95% of time is spent in the field

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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.

Job Identification: 7218

Job Category: Construction

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Virginia Natural Gas