Damage Prevention Inspector (PRC #00071195)

Posting Details

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Pipeline Safety Bureau:

• Enforces federal and state pipeline safety regulations in order to provide for the safe operation of natural gas and hazardous liquid facilities;
  
• investigates intrastate pipeline incidents and accidents that take place in New Mexico;
  
• enforces the State Excavation Damage Prevention Law; and
  
• is responsible for licensing crude oil, natural gas, and oil and gas product pipelines.
  

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may be closed at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

The Pipeline Safety Bureau is expanding and is in the process of hiring additional Damage Prevention staff who will contribute towards a more effective damage prevention program by enabling the PSB to continue to carry out all the elements of damage prevention throughout the entire State including under served communities.

This position will be assigned to a specific geographic location responsible for all damage prevention related activities including daily deployment to the field.

How does it get done?

• Enforce New Mexico Excavation Law by investigating 3rd party damage reports, emergency/warning dig tickets, participating in wide area conferences, and investigating complaints for Northwest part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan area.
  
• Conduct 3rd party damage and Excavation Law compliance investigations in sufficient detail to substantiate evidence of violations or compliance.
  
• Determine alleged violator and related violations for all 3rd party damages.
  

Who are the customers?

• Agency Staff
  
• Members of the Public
  
• Contractors and Utility companies
  
• NM811 partnership
  

Ideal Candidate

• Agency Staff
  
• Members of the Public
  
• Contractors and Utility companies
  
• NM811 partnership
  

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Must have or be able to obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate. A valid driver's license and background check are required prior to hire.

Working Conditions

In state and out of state travel. Extensive work outside in the field during construction activities. Extensive computer and telephone usage.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.