Job description

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NJR Storage & Transportation, a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources is seeking a Sr. Damage Prevention Technician for Adelphia Gateway in Pottstown, PA. Responsible for a variety of tasks regarding the front-line defense against third-party damage to transmission facilities for natural gas. Oversees and coordinates the Company’s One Call program including the scheduling of mark outs to ensure compliance with regulations. Ensures that activities such as patrolling, locating, construction inspections, excavation inspections or standby of Company pipelines, appurtenances, compressor stations, and other related transmission facilities are completed within regulatory timeframes and as per Company Procedures. Serves as company liaison for all pipeline encroachments.

Major Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Reviews air patrol reports to ensure they comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and with company procedures; recommends follow-up actions
• Maintains ongoing communication with One Call ticket excavators, designers and right of way owners
• Locates and maintains pipeline markers
• Prepares and updates all foreign crossing reports using initial survey data, current GPS data and other information required for the update of the Integrity Management Program
• Monitors all on site third party excavations within right of ways
• Locates and marks facilities per the Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during encroachments and excavation; provides oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection complies with Company procedures
• Identifies, evaluates and internally reports any breech of pipeline safety and security within right of ways; contact local law enforcement when needed
• Ensures proper reporting and compliance with safety and environmental policies
• Performs pipeline patrols, population density surveys and inspections per Company procedures
• Evaluates existing exposed pipelines and related equipment for condition of the external coating, condition of the pipe and evidence of atmospheric corrosion; reports and acts upon noted deficiencies as per Company policy
• Assists with local Damage Prevention activities
• Responds to complaints and inquiries from landowners, regulators and others regarding right of way issues and questions
• Ensures that right of ways are clear of obstructions and inspected on a regular basis
• Ensures that all right of way encroachments are reviewed and in compliance with federal, state and local regulations, as well as with company guidelines
• Assists with gas leak surveys on gas transmission pipelines and related equipment; classifies leaks, prepares clear concise and thorough written reports; and ensures that leak detection equipment calibration and maintenance certificates are current
• Controls hazardous situations determines the need for action and notifies public safety agencies if required
• Trains and oversees company and third-party personnel as required
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

Position Specifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the following: cathodic protection survey, leak survey, ROW maintenance, transmission pipeline operation and maintenance
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Valid driver's license; travel will be required
• Ability to effectively present information to employees and contractors one on one or in a small group setting.
• Requires basic computer skills
• Must be able to work and perform without close supervision
• Ability to remain calm and focused during emergency situations
• Must be able to work with a team, follow directions, adhere to required work schedules, pay attention to detail and follow work rules
• Must be available for shift work when applicable and/or working weekends as workload requires
• Must respond to and address callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours, including after dark and holidays
• Ability to work in all types of weather
• Will be frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Noise level in the work environment may be above 90 decibels. Will be occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, and the risk of electrical shock and vibration. May work near toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Required to reach with hands and arms above head as well as stoop and kneel to reach items below normal reach. Occasionally required to use sense of smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The above job description is reflective of the primary duties of this position and in no way limits the supervisor from assigning any other duties, responsibilities or initiatives as deemed necessary.

New Jersey Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

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