| Location | Gainesville, GA |
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.PurposeServes as a subject matter expert for gas system inspections, inspector, and liaison regarding the protection and assurance related to the assets and infrastructure of the natural gas system.AccountabilitiesDamage investigations
Coordinate and perform potential mark-outs for large projects
Serve as on-site company inspector when a third party is excavating near critical company-owned facilities
Provide quality assurance and quality control
May perform routine mark-outs whenever necessary
Train utility techs to perform mark-outs
Inspect the work of third-party excavators, including enforcement of company procedures regarding safe operation near company gas facilities
Accurately mark gas company facilities before and during construction
Provide timely and accurate documentation of all field activities
Assist operations supervisors in the follow-up and inspection of potential issues
Serve a technical resource for junior department personnel
Lead/conduct investigations on reported incidents and record incident investigation reports outlining events so incident
Work closely with all department personnel to provide practical guidance and support to ensure policies, procedures, and reporting comply with federal, state, and local laws
Monitor, inspect, and record responses for line locate requests received from excavators, engineers, and other customers
Visually inspect natural gas infrastructure, ROW locations, company drawings, and other utility areas for abnormal conditions or discrepancies and notifies appropriate personnel
Perform duties within company policies and procedures and remain in compliance with all federal and state excavating/dig laws
Represent the company at planning and coordination meetings for excavations, including DOT, public works, city, and other industry-related organizations
Participate and may facilitate prevention education programs, including public awareness programs, as well as liaison meetings with emergency responders
Assist in training and directing other employees in the same or similar duties
Must hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency callouts, and occasional extensive hours
Responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned company vehicles and equipment
Demonstrate support for and adhere to the company's values, strategies, policies, and procedures and exhibits the core values of Liberty's mission statement, customer service, safety, and the company's code of conduct as an individual contributor and team member
Service and construction helper
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Education and ExperienceProficiency in basic computer knowledge
Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
High School Diploma or GED
Relevant experience
Requires a valid driver's license by company vehicle policy
Prior distribution experience
Knowledge of company damage prevention and construction practices and procedures
Ability to work in multiple computer applications, including Gensuite
Ability to read and understand GIS/System Maps
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:Must be physically able to stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders, and heavy lifiting. Able to lift and carry materials up to 50lbs. Ability to occasionally ascend and descend stairs and ladders is required. Must also have keen senses of smell, hearing, vision and color identification. Ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions is required.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 MissionWe 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 VisionWe 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 CentricIntegrityEntrepreneurialTeamworkOwner mindsetOutcome focusedContinuous learning
What we offerCollaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy401k Plan with matchingShare purchase/match planLeadership Development ProgramVolunteer paid days offEmployee Assistance ProgramAchievement fundFree parkingVariety of Health & Wellness programsDiscount 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.