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Pipeline Locator

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jan 2026

About the role

Title: Pipeline Locator
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida - N. Miami
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

WHO WE ARE

Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

HOW WILL YOU HELP DRIVE THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS?

Accurately locate and mark PGS underground facilities to ensure public safety and prevent pipeline damages resulting from excavation work. Support the PGS Damage Prevention Program by ensuring compliance with Sunshine 811 statutes, standards, and best practices through collaboration with PGS Damage Prevention team, internal and external business partners, and the public in protecting gas pipeline facilities from second- and third-party damages. Assist damage prevention efforts by providing education and influence to PGS team members, excavators, and the public regarding the importance of safe and responsible excavation practices in order to prevent pipeline damages.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution.
Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Minimum of 1 year of underground utility locating experience. In lieu of experience, may hold all Operator Qualifications under the ASME B31Q Pipeline Personnel Qualification.
Must have the ability to learn all job-related skills; Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of GIS utility map reading.
Must be proficient in operating a computer and familiar with electronic ticket management systems.
Must have proven competency in operating electronic locating equipment.
Good working knowledge of state one-call requirements and underground construction practices.
Must have the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions, and clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.
Must regularly use independent judgement in work assignments and decision making that affects company operations.
Ability to learn and understand excavation best practices, PHMSA and FPSC rules and regulations, and company safe work practices

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive and respond to excavation notices, as appropriate, adhering to company policies, and state one-call requirements utilizing an electronic locate ticket management system.
Accurately locate and mark the location of underground assets on roadways, private property, easements, and other locations, using required spray paints, flags, and other related equipment.
Operate electronic detection equipment to locate and mark underground pipeline facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
Perform light excavation with hand tools to expose buried utilities when necessary.
Provide electronic map updates and facility record corrections to GIS team as needed.
Assist with damaged facility investigations, root cause evaluations, data gathering, and completion of required documentation related to excavation damages.
Build and maintain relationships with excavation contractors to reduce damages.
Assist other employees as needed and is available for emergency locate response call-out on a rotating or as-needed basis, perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE?

Minimum of 2 years of pipeline locating work experience.
Knowledge of the geographic area.

WHO WILL BE A PART OF YOUR TEAM?

Frequent interaction with Operating Center personnel and Damage Prevention Coordinator.
Frequent interaction with customers, second and third party contractors, other utilities, governmental agencies, vendors and members of the general public.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE