Damage Prevention Specialist

About the role

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Plans and performs a variety of technical and clerical assignments associated with the Damage

Prevention function of gas facilities in an assigned geographic area of the Company.

Starting pay rate for this position: $33.35 per hour

Principal Duties

• Receives, records and completes Call Before You Dig locations requests; locates and marks out distribution facilities.
• Reviews Blasting Tickets, notifies immediate supervisor or local Area Maintenance Supervisor as to the need for special monitoring of blasting activity per Company Operating Policy and Standards regarding, blasting jobs
• Monitors progress of third-party construction in compliance with company Operations and Maintenance Policies as well as state and federal regulations.

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• Uses ticket processing systems to create, update and maintain high-quality documentation as to work performed to complete the CBYD ticket. Complete all tickets with proper documentation in the processing systems in a timely manner.

• Obtains field data and prepares as-built sketches on available systems to be used by mapping department to improve company facility records.
• Examine gas service installations for conformance to Company standards.
• Inspects Construction sites to ensure compliance with CBYD laws and Company Standards.
• Attend pre-construction meetings with excavators to discuss scope and scale of construction to enhance damage prevention as necessary.
• Perform locating of company facilities at a performance which annually meets or exceeds the "At Fault Damage" performance targets.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or the equivalent (GED).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of engineering, construction and maintenance policies, procedures, and standards. Knowledge of applicable governmental codes and regulations affecting gas distribution.

• Knowledge of accounting and business procedures.
• Knowledge of environmental requirements affects operational activities.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, operate computers and derive accurate mapping information from computer systems.
• Ability to operate electronic pipe locating equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Working Conditions

• Constantly exposed to high noise levels, and traffic, construction site hazards and hazards on customer's property.
• This is a union represented position so anyone going into this position would be required to become a member of the union.

Note

The closing date is at 12:01 a.m. on date shown; interested candidates must apply by previous day.

Work Schedule

Damage Prevention Specialist work schedule to complete CBYD tickets on a scheduled straight time basis (shift to start between 6 AM and 6PM) will be as follows:

Monday - Friday

Tuesday - Saturday

• The Damage Prevention Unit personnel will be located at various AWC, in a manner appropriately to provide adequate coverage.
• When necessary, management may move these resources between work centers to provide additional coverage.
• These moves will reflect good business judgement.

• Take Home Vehicles (Pilot Program);
• Specialists will be at their first location at the start of shift. DPS will be paid until their shift is done, they will not be paid to drive home.
• The Specialist will discuss with supervisor the night before if workload or work schedule (meeting, supplies, etc.) require different arrangements

After Hour Coverage (Extension of Day and Emergency)

• Extension of the day coverage for CBYD/Damage Prevention and Emergency Locates will be provided to Damage Prevention Specialist. In each AWC an OT list will be maintained for this position.
• If a resource is needed after hours for an Emergency Locate, the Company will use the current process of securing a Distribution Mechanic to do the Emergency Locate.
• This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position.

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• Competencies: Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability
• Build trusting relationships
• Worker Type: Regular
• Number of Openings: 1

Emergency Response

• Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role.
• If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.
• This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.