About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to protect company assets from damage by locating underground Company facilities in response to notices of excavation. This is an operational role that requires ensuring compliance is maintained with state, federal and corporate pipeline safety regulations, and standards for Southern Company Gas (SCG) and subsidiaries. This is a bargaining unit position.
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree or other technical certification or training related to the utility industry
Related Work Experience:
Preferred:
- One year of underground utility locating experience
- Experience with various types of locate equipment (Vivax, Radio Detection, Metro-tech, or equivalent)
- Gas infrastructure locating experience
- Asset Protection/Damage Prevention OQ’s
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job; responsibilities may be changed or added without advance notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.