Line Specialist - Full-time

Job Summary:

The Line Locator is responsible for protecting and maintaining company assets within their designated area of coverage, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and adherence to safety and environmental standards. This role is critical in fostering operational safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Regulatory Compliance: Obtain Operator Qualification (OQ) certifications to locate underground facilities and process One-Call tickets in accordance with state laws and company procedures.
• Field Operations: Conduct line patrols, respond to One-Call requests, and oversee line crossings and excavation activities.
• Technical Proficiency: Read and interpret technical documents such as schematics, drawings, alignment sheets, and other related materials.
• On-Call Support: Participate in call-out and on-call rotations as required.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and comprehensive compliance records to meet state, federal, and company requirements.
• Communication: Prepare and submit all required reports via email, including JM requests, detailed notes, photos, and screenshots of One Calls, ensuring they are shared with the Direct Supervisor and all relevant staff.
• Maintenance Support: Assist with maintenance activities and perform secondary sweeps to verify asset integrity.
• Navigation and Inspections: Follow driving directions from Texas/New Mexico One Call and conduct routine equipment inspections to ensure functionality.
• Investigations: Responsible for completing, investigating, and presenting Line Strike incident reports, including root cause analysis and corrective actions, with guidance from the Direct Supervisor.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned, including safety audits when not actively line locating.
• Additional Duties: Must attend New Mexico and Texas One Call meetings and conferences as schedule permits.