Career Opportunity

Position: Damage Prevention Coordinator

(Bilingual - Spanish & English)

Location: West Palm Beach, FL, must reside within 30 minutes of

Meathe Dr. location

What makes us great:

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Your role in our success will be…

Responsibility for Company Pipeline Damage Prevention program which includes line locating, programs for public awareness, coordinating work group activities including patrolling, locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection of Company pipelines, and other related facilities. Activities include but are not limited to third party damage investigations, invoicing, collections, communications with excavators. Inspecting 1st, 2nd and 3rd party construction as directed and/or needed.

What you’ll be working on…

• Traveling to pre-determined work sites to follow up on operator and crew excavation safety practices and code compliance.
• Educating work crews and contractors on local law.
• Establishing positive and forward-thinking interactions between utility, public, and private contractors.
• Completing field reports detailing conversations, noncompliance activity, and determined resolutions to minimize utility damage risks.
• Utilizing the platform to enhance overall 811 public awareness.
• Monitoring/inspecting activities of directional boring excavators working around Company facilities.
• Monitoring quality of locates in designated high profile areas to prevent damages ahead of excavation.
• Maintaining files for future reference and retrieval.
• Assisting with tracking metrics related to line locates, unlocatables and damages etc.
• Assisting and investigating with onsite analysis of cause the third-party damages to Company facilities.
• Investigating should include determining root cause of damage and determining fault.
• Documentation to include photographs, interviews, and any other pertinent information.
• Collaborating with contractors to ensure damage free excavations.
• Coordinating training meetings with contractors and municipalities.
• Participating in damage prevention training to company employees and contractors.
• Performing "Courtesy Stops" when an excavator appears to be digging without locates. Encouraging the excavator to reconsider. Educating the excavator about personal and public safety hazards, 811, the state damage prevention law, and the potential for financial liability.
• Monitoring prevention methods to reduce third party damages to Company facilities.
• Establishing and maintaining positive employee, client and public relations.
• Providing feedback to Damage Prevention Leader and Coordinators to develop new and more efficient procedures to mitigate gas damages.
• Coordinating with utility owners or their designee and GIS staff to perform an after-action review of any mismarked or damaged utility incidents to determine the root cause in order to prevent similar incidents in the future.
• Reviewing and approving redline submittals of changes to GIS. Designing and implementing methods to ensure that utilities locations are kept accurate and up to date.
• Coordinating with contractors, other utility areas, surveyors, and engineers, to locate utilities, aiding in their design and resolving conflicts regarding their location.

Who you are...

• Associate's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, PSC regulations and other state and local codes relative to field operations
• Must have understanding of business procedures and accounting principles.
• Must be proficient in the use of standard business software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Visio and Windows).
• Fundamental understanding of underground utility systems.
• UG Utility Experience including Utility Locating.
• Must demonstrate sound communication, business judgement, decision making skills and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a diverse work group/environment.

Where you'll be working....

• Office and field surroundings.
• Requires occasional regional travel.

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce and a culture that promotes a sense of belonging for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Palm Beach, FL 33411: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Required)
• Utility locating: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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