Job Description:The Specialist/Division Damage Prevention position supports the Division/Districts in the effort of mitigating pipeline damages by various methods. This position is responsible for helping to ensure pipeline safety in the Division/Districts through detailed data analysis, focused outreach programs, and strategic partnerships with various stakeholders. This position will be an active member in damage prevention committees sponsored by industry damage prevention groups. The position will be responsible for the damage cause database and reporting the results to Corporate staff.POSITION DIMENSIONSThe incumbent does not have accountability for direct reports or budgets.QUALIFICATIONSThere are clear precedents and practices which the incumbent uses to determine how this job is performed. This position requires five to seven years of relevant industry work experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Promote Damage Prevention in the community through outreach events
Create partnerships with various organizations in the community for Damage Prevention outreach
Maintain and increase partnerships with plumbing supply companies for Cross Bore Program
Provide training to contractor personnel, public entities, and personnel outside of the Company as needed on damage prevention related topics and activities to enhance damage prevention awareness
Utilize data analytics to assist in the targeting of contractors to patrol
Respond to alerts in the field of unsafe excavation practices
Assist in the development and/or revision of Company standards, policies, and procedures as they relate to Damage Prevention
Review and compile damage prevention metrics to assist in the understanding and prevention of pipeline damages
Serve as an information source for damage prevention questions, referring to state and Division statute interpretations
Tracking and monitoring all pipeline Damages in the Division/Districts
Perform operations system and database comparisons, analyze results, implement necessary changes, and write/update process improvements to ensure compliance between databases
Update and/or create process improvements to ensure the integrity of the data being tracked
Evaluate and implement damage prevention training, with second-party line locate and pipeline contractors.
Investigate Division pipeline damages to determine the damage cause and the responsible party
Attend and represent the Division at conferences such as the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) and American Gas Association (AGA)
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job
SALARY DETAILS$74,199 - $111,299At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.About Us:Our HistorySouthwest Gas Corporation was founded in 1931 and is a subsidiary of . We provide natural gas service to Arizona, Nevada, and portions of California. Our communities, and the more than 2 million customers we serve, are the reasons why we've been heating things up for decades. So, whether you're enjoying a backyard barbeque with friends, getting cozy indoors during the winter, or preparing an epicurean delight in your new restaurant, Southwest Gas is here to support your comfort and your lifestyle.Southwest Gas is an equal opportunity employer, disability/veteran.
