SDG&E is an innovative San Diego-based energy company that provides clean, safe and reliable energy to better the lives of the people it serves in San Diego and southern Orange counties. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future by providing its electricity from renewable sources; modernizing natural gas pipelines; accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles; supporting numerous non-profit partners; and, investing in innovative technologies to ensure the reliable operation of the region’s infrastructure for generations to come. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE).

Our highly trained and responsive employees with their diverse skills, talents and ideas are the reason we can deliver on our commitment and are building America’s best energy company. They are also the reason why we have been recognized with the industry’s most coveted awards. Our employees undertake challenging work and receive highly competitive compensation and benefits. As one of the region’s largest employers, we’re always searching for talented and bright people to join our team. After all, it takes the best to build the best. Learn more about benefits HERE.

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Primary Purpose
Execute strategies and actions that address reducing damages to pipelines cause by contractors, homeowners, and company personnel. Patrol excavation sites to provide on-the-spot education. Provide damage prevention training internally and to various external audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain visibility in high-risk areas and provides on-the-spot safe excavation education to contractors and homeowners. Patrol excavation sites and ensure that USA tickets are visible.
• Regularly meet with city representatives to educate them on the adverse safety aspects of excavation damages, drain on city or county resources and leverage enforcement opportunities against excavators not following State Law.
• Recording daily activities and collect data used to better understand the causes and emerging trends contributing to excavation damages including identification of repeat offenders, drivers of unsafe excavation practices, develop leading indicators, and improve public awareness, etc.
• Provide internal refresher training on Locate & Mark requirements.
• Attend and present damage prevention topics at various public events and conduct excavation safety meetings for external contractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties)

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• 3+ years – Experience in Gas Operations or in a position which provides thorough knowledge of the details concerning damage prevention and field operations activities.
• Requires knowledge of Locate & Mark functions, responsibilities, tools and systems used to issue and track requests for locates.
• Experience or competent knowledge of damage prevention best practices and processes.
• Knowledge of Damage Prevention laws and regulations.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to develop and present information to diverse audiences.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills to constantly engage and educate excavators in the field.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Deals effectively with ambiguity, has good business sense, highly innovative and creative, demonstrates high standards for performance and improvement and is goal oriented.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Requires physical conditioning to safely walk across active construction sites on private land and public right of ways. Requires walking most of the work-day and commuting throughout service territory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public speaking experience.
• Bilingual desired.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Note: SDG&E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

 SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.