Damage Prevention Supervisor

Position Description

Primary purpose:

Provide supervision and leadership for safety, compliance, reliability and financial management.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Proactive leadership, response, training and support for pipeline asset protection from encroachments.
• Coordinates and participates in quality public awareness programs.
• Coordinates and participates in quality emergency responder programs.
• Coordinates the patrol and documentation of leak surveys.
• Operations technical expert for One Call system, PODs database entry and other associated applications.
• Coordinates the review and updating of House Count Surveys.
• Prepares for and participates in internal/external compliance and regulatory based audits.
• One Call representation and participation.
• Represent the company during contracts with landowner/tenant, public official, emergency official and local organizations.
• Coordinate with second and third parties to ensure company excavation policies are upheld.
• Inspect/oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Trains Company and third-party personnel as required.
• Perform governmental compliance activities such as line patrol, house count surveys, road and railroad crossing inspections.
• Communicate and coordinate aerial patrol to ensure pipeline is flown per regulatory requirements and concerns are identified and addressed.
• Maintains oversight and maintenance of damage prevention pipeline markers, signs and stickers.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs, provide media and emergency support.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Complete appropriate documentation, KMOC, OQ qualification and other associated documentation.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

Experience/specific knowledge:

• Will be required to achieve and maintain OQ qualifications on specific tasks required to perform certain job duties.
• Travel may be required.
• Be available for and provide emergency response after regular business hours which will require carrying a communication device.
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems and other company software).
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals).
• Ability to read blue prints, alignment sheets, diagrams and maps.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Internal and external customer focus.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Take directions from the manager and keep the required work schedule.
• Focus attention to details and follow policy and procedure.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.
  
  

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid state operating license with acceptable driving record.
  
  

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience with line locating.
• Experience with pulling a trailer and operating a UTV/ATV.
• Experience in pipeline operations and maintenance.
• Experience in training and instructing employees.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gas, liquids and high-pressure systems.
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices including common ground alliance.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Regularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150-foot pounds of torque.
• Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
• Walks an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.
• Candidates subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Subject to overtime and callouts.
  
  

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.
• Required to climb about equipment and work in confined areas (i.e., excavations and equipment).
• May be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• Wears safety equipment as required.
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.