Field Leader Damage Prevention

Job Summary



Essential Functions

• Lead a staff of Damage Prevention Coordinators (DPC’s) to improve locate accuracy, minimize damage to buried facilities.
• Monitor DPC performance at meetings with related personnel to determine employee effectiveness.
• Coordinate DPC vacation schedule to maintain adequate levels.
• Create and Maintain a training program for new DPCs
• Approve daily time sheets and administer the annual vacation schedule
• Approve all expenses with in My Spend
• Monitor High Risk Excavator report and assign DPC to those tickets
• Work with OCM’s to ensure that turnbacks and other trouble tickets are resolved timely
• Ensure that turnbacks are documented and repaired in accordance with our standards
• Conduct field audits on DPC’s and contractor locators to ensure quality locates are taking place
• Manage and enforce CBA
• Ensure that customer/public outreach is taking place with the DPC’s
• Supports the timely execution of locate requests and accurate facility locates to prevent personal injury, property damage, and to protect company assets.
• Solicit local support to assure completion of work within the mandated 48 hour window
• Contractors have most current facility records and that records have been loaded into the GIS system
• Execute compliance in accordance with state specific one-call legislation requirements. Execute and addresses locate requests that are in danger of exceeding mandated timeframes. Makes the necessary communications to ensure that facilities are protected and marked, as required
• Continually prioritizes workload to assist field personnel as non-compliance issues are identified
• Collaborates with internal and external regulatory compliance in identifying areas for improvement. Suggests process improvements to further enhance safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Execute 811 education programs developed by Locate Analyst
• Evaluate and track DPC execution of the 811 education programs
• Makes multiple judgment-based decisions relating to one-call legislation compliance, emergency response, and safety concerns in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications for Position

• HS Diploma/GED
• 4+ years or more of supervisory or related experience.
• Basic knowledge of gas and electric construction practices
• Ability to motivate various stakeholders with varying priorities to accomplish a common goal
• Strong organization skills to efficiently manage field operations personnel
• Good technology and computer based skills
• Possess the vision to recognize potential problems and develop solutions.
• Strong communication skills to work with others inside and outside the Company
• Ability to work with others in a positive manner to coordinate resources and accomplish work requirements
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor's Degree Portfolio Management Professional (PMP) Upon Hire
  

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at [email protected] or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

E-Verify

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• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
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