Primary purpose:
Implement the Company Damage Prevention Program including performing and coordinating work group activities to include patrolling, locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection of Company gas/liquids pipelines, appurtenances, compressor stations, process plants and other related facilities.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during encroachment excavation.
- Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys and inspections per Company procedures.
- Coordinate local/state Damage Prevention activities.
- Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
- Responsible for inspection of projects primarily relating to excavation near pipeline facilities and repair of pipeline facilities.
- Responsible for inspection duties per Company policies including: completion of required documentation, as-built drawings, contractor oversight and supervision, act as Company representative during construction activities, report progress to Operations and Project Manager and ensure proper reporting and compliance with Safety and Environmental policies.
- Represent the Company during contacts with landowners/tenants, public officials, emergency officials, general public and local organizations (One-Call, Pipeline Associations, USFS, BLM, DOT-PHMSA, etc.).
- Train and oversee Company and third party personnel as required (e.g. personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors, visitors, etc.).
- Perform governmental compliance activities (DOT-PHMSA, State Agencies, BLM, EPA, USFS, etc.).
- Conduct area mapping, perform house count surveys (HCA’s) and annual class location surveys, record keeping and data entry duties per Company policies.
- Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
- Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
- Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
- Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements.
- Demonstrate performance toward Operational Excellence.
- Other duties as assigned.