Stand Watch Technician

Magnolia River is looking for a Stand By Watch technician to work in the Bryan, Texas area. This role is responsible for coordinating and monitoring third‑party exposure of the Company's transmission and distribution systems and facilities for external and internal excavators to prevent damages. Perform such work in accordance with Company, regulatory, and safety procedures.

Range: $20-23 per hour.

• Oversee pipeline and distribution high‑pressure crossings by third‑party contractors.
• Keep daily reports of construction contractors’ progress on job(s).
• Attend North Texas Damage Prevention Council meetings when possible.
• Work with client crews and outside contractors to ensure excavations are performed with the purpose of damage prevention.
• Maintain accurate project records during construction.
• Verify locates placed by others to validate approximate location of underground facilities (transmission and distribution systems).
• Conduct investigations of natural gas facility damages.
• Maintain a working relationship with area excavators, municipalities, and client personnel responsible for excavation activities; report any suspected damages to the client's system.
• Verify the accuracy of client maps and records as they relate to damage prevention.
• Read and interpret natural gas pipeline system maps.
• Complete and maintain accurate encroachment documentation to comply with client and regulatory requirements.
• May be required to hold stand‑by duty, emergency call‑outs, and occasional extensive hours.
• Identify, address, and report safety and encroachment issues to resolution and completion.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures; report all incidents, near misses and unsafe activities to the client, supervision and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to read construction prints.
• Ability to rapidly establish credibility and relationships with a broad range of individuals.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related underground construction industry preferred.
• Hands‑on construction or excavation experience desired.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record and maintain vehicle insurance as required.

• Duties performed primarily in an outdoor setting with exposure to changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity, including somewhat strenuous daily activities involving bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and/or lifting.
• Ambulatory across uneven surfaces of a construction excavation work zone, frequent bending at knees and waist.
• Must be able to perform work in a very loud, active construction environment.
• The position frequently communicates with co‑workers and clients and requires accurate exchange of information.
• Requires the acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.
• Must be able to lift tools, equipment, and materials up to and including 60 pounds.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.