Atmos Energy

Damage Prevention Specialist

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

About This Job

At Atmos Energy, we enjoy an employee-focused culture with rewarding work, competitive pay, work-life balance, inclusion and diversity, and excellent benefits.

Atmos Energy offers benefit eligibility on the first day of employment and they include:

Company-Provided Benefits

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Holidays and Paid Time Off

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Parental Leave

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Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and Fixed Annual Company Contribution)

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Annual Bonus Opportunity

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Employee Assistance Program

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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

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Basic Life Insurance

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Health Savings Account (HSA) Company Contribution with HDHP

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Employee Assistance Program

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Wellness Programs

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LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

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Paid Training

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Linked-In Learning

Voluntary Benefits

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Retirement Savings Plan

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Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage

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Dental Insurance

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Vision Insurance

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Employee/Dependent Life Insurance

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Employee/Dependent Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

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Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts

Top Employer Recognitions

America’s Best Employers – Forbes Magazine

The 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America - Forbes Magazine

Top Places to Work - Dallas Morning News

Best Places to Work - Mississippi Business Journal

Best Place to Learn - Dallas Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

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Oversees pipeline crossings by third-parties.

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Works with Company crews and outside contractors to have excavations performed for the purpose of damage prevention.

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Conducts investigations of natural gas facility damages; completes damage investigations and follows through to resolution.

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Reviews and reconciles invoices.

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Responsible for contact with area excavators, municipalities, and Company personnel responsible for excavation activities.

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Ensures the accuracy of Company maps and records as they relate to damage prevention.

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Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.

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May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours.

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Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.

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Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.

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Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.

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Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.

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Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.

Minimum Requirements

Educational/Experience Level:

A general educational knowledge acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and five years experience in natural gas construction, damage prevention or related field experience. Requires an in-depth knowledge of Company operations.

Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months. Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.

Communication Skills:

Requires the ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and/or external customers at a management level on matters of a technical and/or complex nature. Must have strong interpersonal skills.

Computer Skills:

Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site and available resources for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.

Work Conditions:

Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, and under houses as well as confined spaces. May require overnight travel. May have residence requirement due to call-out response time. Works as an individual contributor and/or as member of a team.

Physical Demands:

Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting. Requires an acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell. Must be able to lift tools, equipment and materials up to and including 60 pounds.

Other Requirements:

As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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