What are the responsibilities and job description for the Damage Prevention & Risk Mitigation Specialist position at Clearwave Fiber LLC?
Description :
Are you passionate about protecting vital infrastructure and ensuring safe construction practices? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings a new challenge? Join our growing team at Clearwave Fiber as a Damage Prevention and Risk Mitigation Specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our cutting-edge fiber network.
In this role, you will develop and implement innovative damage prevention programs, collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to ensure safe excavation practices, and conduct site audits to mitigate risks. Your expertise will drive compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while minimizing network disruptions and enhancing customer satisfaction. From educating excavators to coordinating rapid responses, your efforts will make a lasting impact on the reliability of our network and the communities we serve.
At Clearwave Fiber, we are committed to growth, innovation, and excellence. If you're looking for a career where your contributions directly support our mission to deliver fast, reliable, and secure fiber services, we want to hear from you!
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Damage Prevention and Risk Mitigation :
- Develop and implement programs to protect network infrastructure from potential damage, often caused by construction or excavation activities.
- Includes attending large project meetings.
- Onsite visits with contractor to ensure they know the policy related with these projects and their responsibility along with that of the locator.
- Educating both the excavators and the locators with these will prevent damages that would occur.
- Conduct site assessments and risk analysis to identify potential damage risks and develop preventive measures.
- Regular Field Audits of locate tickets for marked facilities (Ensuring they are closed / correct)
- Coordination with Contractors and Stakeholders :
- Work with homeowners, construction teams, subcontractors, and utility companies to ensure safe excavation practices around fiber infrastructure.
- Coordinate with local municipalities and third-party contractors to monitor construction activities that could impact the ISP's infrastructure.
- Monitoring and Compliance :
- Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., the Call Before You Dig 811 program in the U.S.) to prevent accidental damage during digging or other construction activities.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies for safe handling of OSP facilities.
- Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis :
- Investigate any damage incidents to the network, documenting root causes and creating reports.
- Use findings from incidents to refine damage prevention programs and implement corrective actions.
- Public Awareness and Training :
- Develop and lead educational programs for employees, contractors, and the public on safe digging practices to prevent damage to underground infrastructure
- Offer ongoing training and guidance to field teams and contractors on best practices in damage prevention.
- Data Tracking and Reporting :
- Track and analyze damage incidents and near-misses to identify trends and improve prevention strategies.
- Prepare regular reports on damage incidents, costs, and prevention efforts to provide insight to senior management.
- Response Coordination and Repair Management :
- In cases of damage, coordinate rapid response teams to address and repair the network promptly, minimizing downtime for customers.
- Oversee repair processes and follow-up actions to ensure full restoration of service and infrastructure integrity.
Requirements : Education :
Experience :
Skills and Knowledge :
Technical Proficiency :
Certifications (Preferred but not required) :
Additional Requirements :
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