Overview
The
Asset Protection Specialist
position (APS) educates and interacts with field construction crews on damage prevention best practices per the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act, promotes public awareness and safe digging outreach efforts, and performs QA/QC functions on contract and internal facility locators. The successful candidate will emphasize protecting company assets from third party damages or encroachments for all distribution and transmission facilities and conduct locator quality audits to assist with the development of the in-house locating personnel. This is an operational role that oversees compliance to state and federal safety regulations and standards for Southern Company Gas and its subsidiaries.
Functional Expertise
Serves as company Asset Protection liaison
between excavators, municipalities, builders, developers, landowners, Regulatory Agencies, Contractors and/or their agents / contractors, by responding to issues or concerns.
Conduct quality audits in the field on completed locates and determine accuracy and timeliness of the services provided. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures. Coach and mentor locating and Right-of-Way contractors on Nicor Gas’ expectations to ensure compliance and quality is maintained while updating required electronic systems.
Investigate 2nd and 3rd party excavation damages in the field, review circumstances to determine apparent cause, and make liability assessments for the cost of the repair (occasional after hours).
Conduct “Damage Prevention Presentations” in front of large audiences regarding damage prevention and safe digging around Nicor Gas facilities.
Work with peer organizations to coordinate efforts and gain efficiencies. Conduct education sessions with locate contractors, excavators, landowners and homeowners regarding safe excavation practices.
Assess whether third party main damages are suspected violations of the Illinois Underground Utilities Facility Damage Prevention Act and prepare presentations that identify the apparent cause of a suspected violation of the law.
Review damage data, identify trends, and develop damage prevention action plans to enhance program performance.
Work with internal departments to improve the service provided by the Asset Protection team (e.g., Resource Management, DIMP, Watch and Protect, Billing).
Conduct quality assessments on contract and internal locate technicians. Evaluate field performance and conduct training assessments of the locate vendor’s program to address areas in need of change, ensure compliance to Nicor Gas procedures.
Ensure Operator Re-Qualification documents are completed and updated daily. Audit contractor records and back-office processes to ensure compliance with Nicor standards for damage prevention. Administer Contractor Operator Qualification (training, testing and certification).
Engagement
Facilitate meetings related to Asset Protection contracts and projects.
Represent the company at Local Damage Prevention meetings (occasionally after hours).
Evaluate and adjust to changing priorities on short notice and meet deadlines.
Oversee and inspect right-of-way maintenance, remediation, mowing, and side trimming in assigned areas to ensure completion per Nicor Gas specifications.
Attend trade shows, industry committees and One-Call events as assigned (occasionally after hours).
Driving Results
Assist Management in the administration of Asset Protection contracts.
Monitor Operator Qualification and training documentation for contractors and Asset Protection employees.
Review quality issues with management and implement improvements to protect assets.
Possess the ability to act quickly and to prioritize the workload.
Take an objective view of the issues to identify the best approach when resolving them.
Represent Nicor Gas in a professional manner while exhibiting Southern Company Gas values.
Business Acumen
Engage with large project excavation contractors, audit safe digging practices, and monitor progress to protect assets.
Monitor and follow-up with locate contractor on daily ticket loads to prevent future damages.
Perform damage investigations on all gas main facilities where there is a release of gas.
Ensure the locate contractor performs quality damage investigations for all facility damages in a timely manner.
Required Education, Certifications/Licenses
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s license
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent academic education and field experience
Related Work Experience
3+ years of utility field operations experience within Gas Distribution and/or Transmission operations.
Experience locating underground natural gas facilities
Knowledge of IL State One-call Laws
Preferred:
Experience with natural gas damage prevention
Knowledge and experience with locating of natural gas facilities
Experience performing damage investigations and determining at-fault causes
Experience with locator testing and certification
Required Specific Skills & Knowledge
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, experience using Microsoft Office suite, leadership skills
Preferred
Technical field knowledge of the gas distribution and/or transmission operating systems
Knowledge and experience in handling natural gas emergencies
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
A combination of physical and office work is required.
Excessive driving up to four (4) hours at a time
Overnight travel (10%-20%)
Exposure to outdoor elements (rain, sun, heat, cold)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
About Southern Company Gas Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO). It serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its marketing companies. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. The company is committed to clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy and has a mission to advance its customers and communities toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For more information, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where 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 Identification: 17066
Job Category: Construction
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Nicor Gas
Pay Range: $65,512 - $102,961.10 USD Annually. Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, including location, role, skill set, and experience. This is the reasonable salary range at posting time as required by local law.
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Asset Protection Specialist
position (APS) educates and interacts with field construction crews on damage prevention best practices per the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act, promotes public awareness and safe digging outreach efforts, and performs QA/QC functions on contract and internal facility locators. The successful candidate will emphasize protecting company assets from third party damages or encroachments for all distribution and transmission facilities and conduct locator quality audits to assist with the development of the in-house locating personnel. This is an operational role that oversees compliance to state and federal safety regulations and standards for Southern Company Gas and its subsidiaries.
Functional Expertise
Serves as company Asset Protection liaison
between excavators, municipalities, builders, developers, landowners, Regulatory Agencies, Contractors and/or their agents / contractors, by responding to issues or concerns.
Conduct quality audits in the field on completed locates and determine accuracy and timeliness of the services provided. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures. Coach and mentor locating and Right-of-Way contractors on Nicor Gas’ expectations to ensure compliance and quality is maintained while updating required electronic systems.
Investigate 2nd and 3rd party excavation damages in the field, review circumstances to determine apparent cause, and make liability assessments for the cost of the repair (occasional after hours).
Conduct “Damage Prevention Presentations” in front of large audiences regarding damage prevention and safe digging around Nicor Gas facilities.
Work with peer organizations to coordinate efforts and gain efficiencies. Conduct education sessions with locate contractors, excavators, landowners and homeowners regarding safe excavation practices.
Assess whether third party main damages are suspected violations of the Illinois Underground Utilities Facility Damage Prevention Act and prepare presentations that identify the apparent cause of a suspected violation of the law.
Review damage data, identify trends, and develop damage prevention action plans to enhance program performance.
Work with internal departments to improve the service provided by the Asset Protection team (e.g., Resource Management, DIMP, Watch and Protect, Billing).
Conduct quality assessments on contract and internal locate technicians. Evaluate field performance and conduct training assessments of the locate vendor’s program to address areas in need of change, ensure compliance to Nicor Gas procedures.
Ensure Operator Re-Qualification documents are completed and updated daily. Audit contractor records and back-office processes to ensure compliance with Nicor standards for damage prevention. Administer Contractor Operator Qualification (training, testing and certification).
Engagement
Facilitate meetings related to Asset Protection contracts and projects.
Represent the company at Local Damage Prevention meetings (occasionally after hours).
Evaluate and adjust to changing priorities on short notice and meet deadlines.
Oversee and inspect right-of-way maintenance, remediation, mowing, and side trimming in assigned areas to ensure completion per Nicor Gas specifications.
Attend trade shows, industry committees and One-Call events as assigned (occasionally after hours).
Driving Results
Assist Management in the administration of Asset Protection contracts.
Monitor Operator Qualification and training documentation for contractors and Asset Protection employees.
Review quality issues with management and implement improvements to protect assets.
Possess the ability to act quickly and to prioritize the workload.
Take an objective view of the issues to identify the best approach when resolving them.
Represent Nicor Gas in a professional manner while exhibiting Southern Company Gas values.
Business Acumen
Engage with large project excavation contractors, audit safe digging practices, and monitor progress to protect assets.
Monitor and follow-up with locate contractor on daily ticket loads to prevent future damages.
Perform damage investigations on all gas main facilities where there is a release of gas.
Ensure the locate contractor performs quality damage investigations for all facility damages in a timely manner.
Required Education, Certifications/Licenses
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s license
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent academic education and field experience
Related Work Experience
3+ years of utility field operations experience within Gas Distribution and/or Transmission operations.
Experience locating underground natural gas facilities
Knowledge of IL State One-call Laws
Preferred:
Experience with natural gas damage prevention
Knowledge and experience with locating of natural gas facilities
Experience performing damage investigations and determining at-fault causes
Experience with locator testing and certification
Required Specific Skills & Knowledge
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, experience using Microsoft Office suite, leadership skills
Preferred
Technical field knowledge of the gas distribution and/or transmission operating systems
Knowledge and experience in handling natural gas emergencies
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
A combination of physical and office work is required.
Excessive driving up to four (4) hours at a time
Overnight travel (10%-20%)
Exposure to outdoor elements (rain, sun, heat, cold)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
About Southern Company Gas Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO). It serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its marketing companies. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. The company is committed to clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy and has a mission to advance its customers and communities toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For more information, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where 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 Identification: 17066
Job Category: Construction
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Nicor Gas
Pay Range: $65,512 - $102,961.10 USD Annually. Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, including location, role, skill set, and experience. This is the reasonable salary range at posting time as required by local law.
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