Damage Prevention Specialist

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.).  Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered. Plans and performs a variety of technical and clerical assignments associated with the Damage Prevention function of gas facilities in an assigned geographic area of the Company. Starting pay rate for this position: $33.35 per hour   Principal Duties:   1.        Receives, records and completes Call Before You Dig locations requests; locates and marks out distribution facilities.   2.        Reviews Blasting Tickets, notifies immediate supervisor or local Area Maintenance Supervisor as to the need for special monitoring of blasting activity per Company Operating Policy and Standards regarding, blasting jobs   3.        Monitors progress of third-party construction in compliance with company Operations and Maintenance Policies as well as state and federal regulations. 4.        Uses ticket processing systems to create, update and maintain high quality documentation as to work performed to complete the CBYD ticket. Completes all tickets with proper documentation in the processing systems in a timely manner.   5.        Obtains field data and prepares as-built sketches on available systems to be used by mapping department to improve company facility records.   6.        Examines gas service installations for conformance to Company standards.   7.        Inspects Construction sites to ensure compliance with CBYD laws and Company Standards.   8.        Attend pre-construction meetings with excavators to discuss scope and scale of construction to enhance damage prevention as necessary.   9.        Perform locating of company facilities at a performance which annually meets or exceeds the “At Fault Damage” performance targets.

High school diploma or the equivalent (GED).   Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   Knowledge of engineering, construction and maintenance policies, procedures, and standards. Knowledge of applicable governmental codes and regulations affecting gas distribution. Knowledge of accounting and business procedures. Knowledge of environmental requirements affect operational activities. Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, operate computers and derive accurate mapping information from computer systems. Ability to operate electronic pipe locating equipment efficiently and accurately. Ability to communicate effectively.

Constantly exposed to high noise levels, and traffic, construction site hazards and hazards on customer’s property.   This is a union represented position so anyone going into this position would be required to become a member of the union.    NOTE: The closing date is at 12:01 a.m. on date shown; interested candidates must apply by previous day.    Work Schedule:   Damage Prevention Specialist work schedule to complete CBYD tickets on a scheduled straight time basis (shift to start between 6 AM and 6PM) will be as follows: Monday - Friday Tuesday -  Saturday   The Damage Prevention Unit personnel will be located at various AWC, in a manner appropriately to provide adequate coverage. When necessary, management may move these resources between work centers to provide additional coverage. These moves will reflect good business judgement.   Take Home Vehicles (Pilot Program); Specialists will be at their first location at the start of shift. DPS will be paid until their shift is done, they will not be paid to drive home. The Specialist will discuss with supervisor the night before if workload or work schedule (meeting, supplies, etc.) require different arrangements   After Hour Coverage (Extension of Day and Emergency) Extension of the day coverage for CBYD/Damage Prevention