Specialist II, Damage Protection

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

Responsible for overall management of an effective damage prevention program and support of relevant activities associated with the Company's Public Awareness Plan. Additional responsibilities include management, coordination and oversite of internal locator training/qualification. A comprehensive cross-bore remediation & avoidance program, regional excavator dig safely education, and the Emergency (Response) Plan. On the Company's behalf, liaise as necessary/required with stakeholders (first responders, municipal officials, excavators and internal resources) on issues associated with damage prevention, cross-bores, emergency response, outreach and education. Responsible for conducting investigations on all excavation related damages to Liberty’s subsurface installations, identifying and marking the location of our utilities to minimize damage or disruption of service due to construction excavation activities. To help implement our companies Damage Prevention Program including performing patrols, locates, and construction and excavation inspections.

Accountabilities

• Administer Damage Prevention Program through review of locate tickets, consulting on facility locates with internal and external excavators, and completing reports. As well as administer the comprehensive cross-bore program.

• Adapt the Damage Prevention Program as the program progresses based on analyzing the effectiveness of the program.

• Present and Educate external and internal stackholders the importantence of Damage Prevention, 811 program, and the basics of natural gas safety. This will include crowd sizes upwards of 300 people. This will also include locator training/qualifications.

• Develop and administer excavator education programs to ensure compliance and system integrity by preventing losses associated with damaged facilities.

• Network with local excavators and provide them with construction site support with regards to digging near any pipeline facility.

• Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures for excavation activities near pipeline facilities.

• Responsible for detailed damage investigations and documentation to support recovery.

• Resposible for report outs on damages to management and maintaining reports

• Develop deep understanding and proficiency with Georgia 811 law.

• Perform special projects as assigned on behalf of Tech Services. Projects may include but not limited to; development of new guidelines/technical documents, special capital project support, integrity management support, etc…

• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives, participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.

Education and Experience

College or professional program

5-10 years of experiences

Exposure to poor weather: Occasionally

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Climbing / Crouching: Occasionally

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.