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

• Receives, records and completes Call Before You Dig (CBYD) location requests; locates and marks out distribution facilities.
• Reviews blasting tickets, notifies supervisors of the need for special monitoring of blasting activity per Company Operating Policy and Standards regarding blasting jobs, and monitors progress of third‑party construction in compliance with company Operations and Maintenance Policies as well as state and federal regulations.
• Uses ticket processing systems to create, update and maintain high‑quality documentation as to work performed; completes all tickets with proper documentation in a timely manner.
• Obtains field data and prepares as‑built sketches on available systems to be used by the mapping department to improve company facility records.
• Examines gas service installations for conformance to Company standards and inspects construction sites to ensure compliance with CBYD laws and Company standards.
• Attends pre‑construction meetings with excavators to discuss scope and scale of construction to enhance damage prevention as necessary.
• Performs locating of company facilities at a performance that 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 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 as they 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, traffic, construction site hazards and hazards on customer’s property.

This is a union‑represented position so anyone entering this position would be required to become a member of the union.

Damage Prevention Specialist work schedule to complete CBYD tickets on a scheduled straight‑time basis (for 8 hours a day, start between 6 AM and 6 PM) 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.

Specialist will be at their first locate at the start of shift. DPS will be paid until their shift is done. Home travel time in excess of 30 minutes is not compensated. The Specialist will discuss with supervisor the night before if workload or work schedule (meeting, supplies, etc.) require different arrangement.

After‑hour coverage for CBYD/Damage Prevention and Emergency Locates will be provided by Damage Prevention Specialist. In each AWC an overtime list will be maintained for this position. If a resource is needed after hours for an Emergency Locate, the Company will use the current process of securing a Distribution Mechanic to do the Emergency Locate.

This position is categorized as safety‑sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre‑assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non‑safety sensitive position.

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