Locator

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to protect company assets from damage by locating underground Company facilities in response to notices of excavation. 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 bargaining unit position.

Education, Certifications/Licenses: 

Required: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license

 Preferred:   

• Associate’s degree or other technical certification or training related to the utility industry

Related Work Experience:

Preferred: 

• One year of underground utility locating experience
• Experience with various types of locate equipment (Vivax, Radio Detection, Metro-tech, or equivalent)
• Gas infrastructure locating experience
• Asset Protection/Damage Prevention OQ’s

Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job; responsibilities may be changed or added without advance notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

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 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow company procedures and jurisdictional mandates for locating natural gas facilities in the Atlanta Gas Light service territory.
• Communicate, schedule, and complete natural gas locates for excavators working in Georgia.
• Photo document natural gas locates.
• Communicate damage prevention best practices to the Georgia excavating community.
• 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.
• Monitor and follow-up on daily ticket load to prevent future damage.
• Operate and carry locating equipment.
• Operate a laptop 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.

Specific Skills & Knowledge: 

Required:   

• Knowledge of natural gas utility locating
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• 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 and Georgia Underground Facilities Protection Act (GUFPA)

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:   

• Stooping, kneeling, reaching above and below shoulders; frequent bending
• Carrying equipment up to 45 lbs.
• Walking long distances to locate underground facilitates
• Exposure to outdoor elements (rain, sun, heat, cold)
• 95% of time is spent in the field
• Overtime is required from time to time
• Second shift duties may be required
• Call outs will be required at times