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Asset Protection Supervisor

Southern Company
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senior full-time Newport News, VA

First indexed 5 Sept 2026

Description

The Asset Protection Supervisor coordinates and supervises employee and contractor activities related to damage prevention and right-of-way maintenance for Atlanta Gas Light and Florida City Gas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and monitor Asset Protection responsibilities, including right-of-way patrols, quality audits, and locator quality audits
  • Develop and improve contracts and statements of work for contractors
  • Respond to stakeholder inquiries on damage prevention topics
  • Facilitate meetings and negotiate field conflicts
  • Provide accurate data for incident reviews and damage prevention cases
  • Coordinate construction and excavation activities on pipeline rights-of-way
  • Conduct performance and safety audits
  • Perform initial investigations related to incidents
  • Coordinate new technology testing and implementation

Supervision and Engagement:

  • Supervise and provide oversight of processes, coaching, and training to Asset Protection department employees
  • Improve and recommend techniques and processes for Asset Protection Specialists and Right-of-Way agents
  • Monitor compliance and statistical reports
  • Review quality issues and implement strategies to prevent damages

Driving Results:

  • Drive damage prevention and right-of-way improvements
  • Monitor safety initiatives and ensure company policies are adhered to
  • Guide and coach team to achieve corporate goals and performance objectives
  • Recommend process improvements

Business Acumen:

  • Ensure compliance with statements of work, master services agreements, and contracts
  • Track and monitor departmental budget and control overtime
  • Monitor OQ compliance and training documentation

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid Driver's License
  • 5+ years of experience in Gas Distribution and/or Transmission operations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience locating underground natural gas facilities
  • Experience related to right of way management and maintenance activity work
  • Experience Supervising and managing performance in a utility environment

Working Conditions:

  • A combination of physical and office work is required
  • Walking and patrolling pipeline right of ways by foot up to 5 miles per day
  • Climbing in and out of excavation sites to perform inspections
  • Exposure to outdoor elements
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