Damage Assessor

Damage Assessors (Emergency Response)

Atlas Field Services is seeking experienced and dedicated Damage Assessors to support emergency storm response activities for utility infrastructure across the service territory. Damage Assessors will be responsible for performing rapid field assessments of electrical infrastructure following major weather events or system disruptions.

This role requires availability during emergencies, swift mobilization, and strong attention to safety, detail, and professionalism. This is a short term contract assignment. We are looking to fill this role in the client's service area – Connecticut.

Responsibilities:

• Travel to assigned locations to conduct assessments of damaged electrical infrastructure and provide circuit patrol services.
• Evaluate site and electrical outage conditions, identifying hazards and resource needs for remediation.
• Electronically collect and transmit data using utility-specified portals and software including: Photos, GPS data, and Work descriptions
• Perform Post-Event Assessments to document remaining hazards or incomplete restoration work.
• Adhere to all required safety and PPE protocols and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Maintain effective communication with utility representatives, team supervisors, and other stakeholders throughout the event.
• Ensure that all daily safety briefs (tailboards) are conducted and documented.
• Must be prepared for deployment anywhere within the service territory.
• Availability for post-event debriefs, documentation reviews, or corrective reporting.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in utility storm response or field infrastructure inspections is preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical distribution systems and general utility safety practices.
• Proficient in using mobile technology, including:
  • iOS (v13+) or Android (v9.0+) tablets
  • GPS-enabled devices
  • Digital cameras
  • Wireless communication tools (cell phone, mobile hotspot)
• Comfortable operating in low-light conditions and challenging terrain.
• Ability to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, during emergency events.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think clearly under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Prior use of digital field collection platforms is highly desirable.
• Capable of interpreting maps, technical standards, and restoration priorities.

Physical Demands, Conditions, Work Environment

The physical demands, conditions, and work environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.

Physical
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment:

• walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time;
• frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties;
• carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.);
• operate assigned equipment and vehicles;
• verbally communicate to exchange information with public;
• see and hear in normal range with or without correction;
• operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Safety
Safety is a top priority at Atlas Field Services. Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and to the safety of others. The role will require to have a general understanding and the ability to identify safety hazards and report any unsafe working conditions. The position requires to be an active participant in safety briefings and to deliver industry-specific safety messages to a broad audience when called upon.

Pre-Qualifications

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment background and drug test.
• All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
• Proof of insurance.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass required safety and compliance checks.
• Must have legal possession and control of a 4WD/AWD vehicle suitable for off-road conditions.

Compensation: Hourly or daily rates, commensurate with experience. Allowances may be included based on deployment location and conditions

Job Type: Contract, Short Term