Position Description:
Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that ensures the safety and integrity of essential infrastructure? Join our dynamic team as a Utility Technology Specialist and leverage your skills in utility locating and advanced video and drone technology to make a real impact for you and T. A. Loving Company (TALCO).
Role Overview:
As a Utility Technology Specialist, you will process and manage 811 utility locate tickets, ensuring adherence to state regulations while keeping field teams informed. Your responsibilities also include conducting drone and camera line inspections to assess existing underground utility infrastructure systems on our projects. This role is crucial for maintaining asset integrity and operational efficiency within the work we perform as an underground Utility Contractor.
Position Requirements:
811 Locate Processing
-Review and Process Requests: Meticulously handle 811 locate requests and coordinate with field crews and utility companies to prioritize and fulfill these requests.
-Record Management: Maintain precise records of tickets and responses, ensuring compliance with state and company standards.
-Communication: Engage effectively with customers, contractors, and internal teams to address any discrepancies or conflicts.
-Deadline Monitoring: Vigilantly track ticket deadlines, escalating urgent issues as necessary.
-Collaboration: Coordinate with project teams to collect detailed and accurate struck lines reporting.
-Accountability: Responsible for collecting all necessary information from the field and compiling final reports to be submitted to the Business Unit Leader.
Incident Reporting
-Tracking and Logging: Stay updated on incidents and ensure they are accurately logged.
-Report Management: Oversee detailed incident reporting, including coherent explanations, supporting drawings or photos, and timely completion within one week.
-Communication: Deliver final reports to Business Unit Leadership and Project Teams.
-Collaboration: Coordinate with project teams to collect detailed and accurate incident reporting.
-Accountability: Responsible for collecting all necessary information from the field and compiling final reports to be submitted to the Business Unit Leader and our Safety Department.
Field Technology
-Drone Operations: Execute safe drone flight missions for inspections, complying with FAA regulations and safety standards.
-Utilize line inspection cameras to document existing conditions within underground infrastructure.
-Data Collection and Analysis: Capture and analyze high-resolution images to document in the field the location or condition of all existing utilities for project record.
-Inspection Reporting: Document findings and generate comprehensive visual reports for project teams, owners, and engineers.
-Equipment Maintenance: Perform basic maintenance checks and troubleshoot equipment issues.
-Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to all aviation regulations and safety standards.
-Collaboration: Work closely with project management and leadership to optimize drone and line inspection data utilization.
Skills, Experience, Qualifications:
-Education: Associate's degree or 2-years of equivalent experience.
-Industry Experience: Background in construction, utilities, or related fields is advantageous.
-811 Processes Familiarity: Knowledge of utility locating practices.
-Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and strong computer skills.
-Drone Certification: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or equivalent in other regions (or ability to acquire certifications within 3 months of employment)
-Drone Expertise: Drone flight experience, especially in utility, energy, or construction industries is advantageous. Desire and ability to learn is necessary.
-Imaging Technologies: Understanding of aerial imaging technologies and data processing software.
-Inspection Knowledge: Familiarity with inspection techniques and industry-specific infrastructure.
-Communication and Organization: Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
-Multitasking: Ability to manage time effectively and multitask in a dynamic environment.
-Spatial Awareness: Strong hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness for precise piloting.
-Observational Skills: Keen ability to identify potential issues during inspections.
-Analytical Skills: Capable of troubleshooting equipment and interpreting data.
-Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in varied outdoor and office settings.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. T. A. Loving Company is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.