Damage Prevention Specialist
Company: Ameren Services Company
Location: Urbana
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on
that date:Wednesday January 25, 2023About The Position
The Damage Prevention Specialist is responsible for managing the
watch and protect program for Ameren Illinois, which includes
coordinating watch and protect activities between the excavators
and contract locating companies. This position will provide
technical expertise and monitor the overall performance of the
program. This position will be part of the Ameren Illinois Damage
Prevention Group, responsible to ensure safety to Ameren employees,
contract locators, excavators, and the public.
Key responsibilities include:
* Contact excavators when digging activities will be within the
specified tolerance of Ameren Illinois facilities identified for
watch and protect.
* Coordinate watch and protect timeframe between the excavator and
contract locate company.
* Provide assistance on watch and protect duties, when
necessary.
* Respond to high profile gas and electric third party damages to
determine cause. Provide direction to Ameren personnel and locators
in the damage investigation process.
* Perform locating audits and assist with claims and billing.
* Remove barriers that would prohibit or delay service to the
customer.
* Work with excavators and Ameren personnel in problem resolution
and education on the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage
Prevention Act.
* Assist in the coordination of excavator meetings for Ameren
Illinois which are held annually throughout Ameren territory.
Provide presentations and educational materials on underground
safety and the state laws to the excavators.
* Meet monthly with locate contractor management team to monitor
performance, resolve issues and pursue opportunities for
improvement.
* Serve as the contact person for difficult to locate facilities
and assist in resolving the locate issue.
Qualifications
Associates degree in related field (e.g., Engineering Technology,
Construction Management) required. Four or more years of relevant
experience (e.g., electric or gas distribution design and/or
underground locator or construction experience) is required.
Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., Engineering, Construction
Management) preferred and may substitute for two years of required
experience. Six or more years of relevant experience may be
considered in lieu of degree.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate
will demonstrate:
Must be adaptable and flexible. Proficiency with general computer
skills preferred. Demonstrated abilities in CSS, Excel, Power
Point, API, IRTH, Byers, Access and Word preferred. Demonstrated
abilities in problem resolution, presentation skills, customer
relations and training required. The Damage Prevention Specialist
works a standard day-shift in both an office and field environment.
This position is subject to emergency call-outs for storm response
and third party damages. Travel is required.
Additional Information
Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may
include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or
skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to
qualified candidates.All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic
information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
class, trait, or status protected by law.
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