Asset Survey Specialist

Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, has been proudly serving Western Pennsylvania for over 130 years, offering talented individuals the opportunity to serve more than 700,000 customers in the region.  Peoples is more than your average natural gas utility.  We have a vision to:

• Provide valuable services to our customers
• Encourage economic growth for businesses in our region
• Improve the quality of life for our communities
• Ensure that we are protecting our environment
• Support our employees and partners

Join our team and make a difference!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.
 

As an Asset Survey Specialist, you will be responsible for capturing data in the field related to existing conditions, existing assets, and the construction of new assets using GPS type equipment.   You will have the opportunity to interact with internal Peoples construction crews and external contract construction crews and will coordinate with Logistics, Construction, and Design for job assignments.

• Collect onsite reference points, material, and location data for Asset Track & Traceability; measure, audit and reconcile data gathered.
• Utilize equipment and hardware in a safe manner and assure proper use and storage of equipment.
• Train and enhance skills to use all required equipment, tablets, computers, tools, SAP, Ventyx and other software
• Produce accurate mapping of asset locations and perform, review asset captured data and work order completion status while following quality control/quality assurance procedures in the field
• While on location, serve as point-of-contact for Construction Supervisors, Work Group Leaders, Inspectors, and GIS and Closeout to address asset traceability issues.
• Provide definition, specification, design, and test, GPS and hardware deliverables.
• Use all necessary tools to collect all required data efficiently and accurately without causing unnecessary delays to Construction project
• Provide support to the Supervisor in preparation of reports, and completion of GPS As-built deliverables
• Daily updates to all required tracking software used within Peoples/department also in SAP (P6, BW etc.)
• Adhere to all field safety standards and regulations
• Follow all Peoples and State driving safety rules and regulations, operator vehicle safely and adhere to all required standards.

What You'll Love:

This position is ideal for entry-level specialists looking to build their skill set, grow within the company, and make a strong impact in a fascinating industry! The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.

Are you looking for a career that requires travel to various locations and the ability to enhance your skillset, particularly in GIS/GPS as it pertains to asset tracking and traceability? Let's talk!

What You'll Bring: 

• 1+ years of experience with AutoCAD, Drafting, and GIS (ESRI software) preferred
• 1+ years of field experience and construction site experience preferred
• Must have a valid drive license
• High School Diploma

Working Conditions:    

• Travel approximately 90% to construction sites in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas, 10% in office.
• Primarily working outdoors year-round.
• Be prepared to walk around a construction site with uneven terrain and obstacles, must wear the proper safety gear at all times; hard hat, reflective vest, eye prote