Damage Prevention Technician

Job Overview

Job Description

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

This position is responsible for helping ensure pipeline safety in the Division/District through focused outreach and education. Job duties include daily site visits throughout the district, contractor education, and intervention when necessary to protect company assets.

Pay Range: $25.72 - $38.44 per hour (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Operations Supervisor

Location: Montrose, or Delta Colorado

Essential Functions:
•    Ability to understand excavation construction and help mitigate damages by coordinating locate stand by efforts.
•    Document interactions, site information and utilities using organizational software.
•    Proactively identifying problem areas to ensure the integrity of company assets.
•    Engage, monitor, and evaluate the performance of 3rd party and 2nd party contractors.
•    Utilize the provided mapping tools and other location information, to locate areas of concern.
•    Ability to effectively present and communicate with the public, internal employees, and contractors.
•    Operate a company vehicle.

What Is Required:
•    High School Diploma or Equivalent
•    Driver's License is required Upon Hire
•    This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.

What Is Desired:
•    Mobile technology skills.
•    Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
•    Safely operation a motor vehicle.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package!  Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.  If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com. 

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.  If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit  careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.