Damage Prevention Specialist

Job ID

2024-10959

# of Openings

2

Category

Technology

At C Spire, we are customer inspired. Every C Spire team member is charged with delivering a world class experience to every customer. Every C Spire team member is charged with living the brand. The Damage Prevention Specialist will serve as a liaison between the Damage Prevention group, C Spire and Non-C Spire contractors, or other utility owners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Every C spire employee is an employee advocate and fully committed to supporting our strategic vision to be and become known as the BEST in our industry(s) through:
   • Integrity
   • Putting our customer at the center of everything we do
   • A relentless passion to be the best
   • Being competitive, bold, innovative and adding value
   • An ownership mentality, behavior and accountability
   • An unyielding commitment to quality
   • Respect for our internal and external customers
   • Continuous improvement
   • Being resourceful, productive and efficient
   • Maximum dedication and effort with high energy, enthusiasm and urgency
2. Complete dedication to the prevention of ANY damage to C Spire underground facilities and network.
3. Must have an extensive working knowledge of One Call Laws and Notification systems for every issuing state.
4. Must have a functioning knowledge of field utility locating, locate theory, fault testing, and troubleshooting buried utilities.
5. Must have a working knowledge of OSP engineering and construction.
6. Responsible for managing contractors as related to One Call Law, C Spire Damage Prevention Policies, and cable locating practices.
7. Must be able to investigate damages and provide sufficient documentation to prove or disprove fault for damages.
8. Responsible for presenting impromptu trainings as related to One Call Law, C Spire Damage Prevention Policies, and cable locating practices.
9. Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma required.
• Must have completed a technical certification in Utility Line Locating.
• Must have at least 5 years work experience related to both utility line locating and fiber optics outside plant Construction.
• Must have the capacity to work within different software systems related to 811 ticketing and documentation.
• Must possess interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work in high stress situations.
• Must excel at conflict resolution.
• Must have exceptional clerical and written communication skills.
• Must have exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to lift 50 lbs., Must be able to work evenings and weekends as requested. Must have no limiting physical conditions. Travel is required.

Note: This is a brief description of The Damage Prevention Specialist responsibilities and is not limited to those described herein. Management retains the right to add, delete or modify any of these responsibilities at any time during employment. Rev. 12/7/22