Atmos Energy · 10 hours ago
Damage Prevention Technician- Sr Damage Prevention Technician
Waco Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expAtmos Energy Corporation is a leading energy provider focused on natural gas services. They are seeking a Senior Damage Prevention Technician responsible for accurately locating and marking company facilities, conducting investigations of facility damages, and maintaining relationships with contractors and excavators to prevent damage to the gas system.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Accurately locates and marks company facilities (transmission & distribution systems, service lines, & other facilities)
Reads and interprets system maps
Works with Company crews and outside contractors to be available for any needed re-marking to prevent damage
Conducts investigations of natural gas facility damages to determine root causes
Maintains working relationship with area excavators, municipalities, and Company personnel responsible for excavation activities. Reports any suspected damages to our system
Ensures the accuracy of Company maps and records as they relate to damage prevention
Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements
Assists other operations functions as needed and may perform C&M and Service work when not performing damage prevention duties
May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours
Is subject to reporting outside regular work area
Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion
Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment
Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others
Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training
Qualification
Required
A general educational knowledge acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Two years experience in natural gas, damage prevention activities, service, construction and maintenance, and/or pipeline operations
Requires a thorough understanding of Company operations
Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months
Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards
Requires the ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and/or external customers
Must have strong interpersonal skills
Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site
Take and upload digital photos of marking activity to each line locate ticket
Utilize all available systems for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks
Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, and rough terrain
May require overnight travel
May have residence requirement due to call-out response time
Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting
Requires an 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 45 pounds
As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required
Company
Atmos Energy
Atmos Energy is a full-service natural gas marketing company providing supply and asset management services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1984-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Forsythe
Senior Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Daniel Meziere
Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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