Description
The Atlanta Gas Light Locator role involves protecting company assets from damage by locating underground facilities in response to excavation notices. This operational position ensures compliance with state, federal, and corporate pipeline safety regulations and standards for Southern Company Gas (SCG) and its subsidiaries.
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.
- Conduct education sessions with locate contractors, excavators, landowners, and homeowners regarding protecting assets.
- Stand by when work is performed on or near SCG's High Profile facilities by third-party excavators.
- Monitor and follow up on daily ticket loads to prevent future damage.
- Operate and carry locating equipment.
- Operate a laptop computer.
- Use small tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, shovels, pliers, and wrenches.
- Read and comprehend physical and electronic maps.
- Verify existing marks on company mains and services.
- Utilize equipment to identify the location of company mains and services.
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
- Knowledge of natural gas utility locating
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan
- Knowledge and experience with natural gas pipeline systems
- Knowledge of easement and Georgia Underground Facilities Protection Act (GUFPA) is preferred
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 facilities
- 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
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Associate’s degree or other technical certification or training related to the utility industry is preferred
- One year of underground utility locating experience is preferred
- Experience with various types of locate equipment (Vivax, Radio Detection, Metro-tech, or equivalent)
- Gas infrastructure locating experience
- Asset Protection/Damage Prevention OQ’s