Damage Prevention Coordinator

Title: Damage Prevention Coordinator

Company: Peoples Gas System

State and City: Florida - N. Miami

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Who We Are

Peoples Gas System is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

HOW WILL YOU HELP DRIVE THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS?

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.

What You Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited instituion
• Valid 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.
  
  

Primary Duties & 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 WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE?

• 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
  
  

WHO WILL BE A PART OF YOUR TEAM?

• Daily contact with operations and construction personnel for service areas; maintains a close working relationship with the other Damage Prevention Coordinators and Damage Prevention Field Supervisors; Quality Assurance
• Excavators, Local Government Officials, Enforcement, Fire Departments, Sunshine 811, general public, and other utilities
  
  

How You’ll Contribute

• Speaks up on Safety, Health and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment
  
  

Where And How You Will Work

• 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
• 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.
  
  

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving:

• Performance Bonus: Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work. 
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance. 
• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive Pension plan. 
• Ownership Opportunities: Participate in Emera’s Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success. 
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid Parental Leave
• Growth and Development: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career. 
• And much more!
  
  

Whether you’re launching your career or looking to advance it, Peoples Gas is the perfect place for you, offering exciting opportunities for a long-term career with a dynamic, growing company.

Storm Duty Requirements

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.

Trade shows

DOT 192 public awareness

Chapter 556 compliance

Damage prevention systems

Underground facilities protection

Excavation safety

Sunshine 811

Risk analysis

GIS Shapefiles

Technical expertise

Trade show audiences

DOT 192 obligations

Public awareness programs

Damage prevention best practices

Excavation damage trends

Leak management system

Power BI analysis

ESRI updates

GIS data accuracy

Law enforcement coordination

Excavator citations

Excavator non-compliance education

Utility damage risk minimization

Field report documentation

Standard practices for Chapter 556 compliance

Technical expertise in damage prevention

Coordination with Sunshine 811 and excavators

Risk analysis on Sunshine 811 tickets

Analyzing damage trends using Power BI

Updating GIS Shapefiles in ESRI

Writing citations for Chapter 556 violations

Educational resources for excavator non-compliance

Field reports for utility damage prevention

Trade show exhibitors

DOT 192 compliance officers

Excavation contractors

Utility locating technicians

Enforcement authorities

Developers and builders

General public awarenessPGS team members

Public awareness programs

Damage prevention best practices