Position Description:What You Will DoPerform work related to locating company pipelines and no access activities.Perform pipeline locating using conductive, inductive and mark by measurement.Complete Line locating and One Call procedures with supervisor direction.Inspect, calibrate, maintain, and/or repair line location tools and equipment.Drive and maintain company vehicle.Follow company, State, and Federal Motor Vehicle Laws.Conduct detailed damage investigations in response to pipeline damage events and assist first respondersServe as a readily available resource to line locators and excavators across TGS foot print.Assist adjacent internal departments in accurately clarifying facility location(s) for engineering/budgeting’s sake.Utilize a multitude of company records and GIS resources.Maintain accurate mapping records and escalate correctionsPerform Watch & Protect duties in vicinity of high-profile facilities.Perform QA/QC Audits of line locates performed across TGS footprint.Effectively and proactively communicate with excavators on varying jobsites. Intervene high-risk excavators as deemed fit.Maintain comprehensive documentation across multiple database systems and software/programs.Report Abnormal Operating conditions:
Exposed Pipe
Leaning Meter
Tree in Meter
Encroachments
Atmospheric Corrosion
No Access
Complete near surface markers and simple installations.Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.What You Will NeedPreferred H.S. Diploma Preferred high school diploma and the following workKnowledge of:
Company and governmental operating/safety procedures
Basic customer service activities
Changing charts
Locating lines
Characteristics of natural gas
Intermediate knowledge and training related to:
Company and governmental operating/safety procedures
State damage prevention laws
Knowledge of hazardous atmosphere/ standard 1518.
Experience in use, function, maintenance, and repair of damage prevention tools and equipment.Experience in reading and interpreting maps, blueprints, plats, atlas pages, diagrams, dials, gauges, work logs, job orders, and applicable operation and repair manuals.Minimum Applicable driver's license.Lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds 50 60 times a day; up to 20 pounds 3 5 times a day.Travel over uneven terrain including but not limited to:
Mud
Gravel
Sand
Rocks
Ice
Snow
Walk, stand, kneel/stoop, and drive for extended periods.Push spud bar in ground and extract.Able to operate tools and equipment required.React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.Smell odorant in natural gas.Communicate and/or exchange information or instructions including use of company communication devices.Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.Diversity at ONE GasInclusion & Diversity is so important to us that we made it one of our core values, values that guide and direct our actions as we go about our daily business. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:
Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
Paid Time Off
401K that is 100% matched up to 6%.
Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Basic and Operation Employee Term Life Insurance
Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Position Requirements:#fieldoperationsThe job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information.Job ID: 5419Functional Area: Field OperationsPosition Type: Full-Time RegularRelocation Provided: NoLocation: Austin, TXDepartment: PIPELINE/FIELD SUPPORTInternal / External: Internal and ExternalExperience Required: Less than 1 year
