Inspector Damage Prevention II

Posting End Date:

November 27, 2026

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

This Damage Prevention Inspector II is an intermediate level role within the Damage Prevention team, which serves as the point of contact for the service territory for all excavation damage on natural gas distribution pipelines.   The incumbent effectively utilizes the proper resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments.  May receive and provide instructions and guidance on unusual or complex problems and knows when to get others involved.

The position is responsible for educating stakeholders and ensuring safe digging practices are utilized.  This may require incident investigations, resolution of disputes, presentation of safe digging practices, etc.  

 This position will be in the Ohio service territory and report to one of our local shops which may include, but not limited to Cleveland Eastern, Cleveland Northeast, Akron, and /or Youngstown

 

What You Will Do: 

• Collect, track, analyze, and report damage prevention data related to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-party excavator damages to Enbridge infrastructure, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and timely reporting. 

• Investigate damage incidents and other excavation-related events to support compliance, performance monitoring, and corrective actions. 

• Coordinate damage prevention activities within an assigned geographic territory, including oversight of the Locate Ticket Risk Model, Ticket Management System, and associated risk modeling data to support operational decision-making and risk mitigation. 

• Serve as a primary liaison with damage prevention councils, Operations personnel, field supervisors, locate contractors, excavators, and third-party contractors to resolve performance concerns, improve service delivery, and coordinate damage prevention activities. 

• Build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders. 

• Attend industry meetings, damage prevention council meetings, and community outreach events to advance damage prevention initiatives and strengthen stakeholder engagement. 

• Review and analyze performance data to identify trends, establish best practices, standardize processes, and drive continuous improvement across damage prevention programs. 

• Identify negligent excavators, support state damage prevention enforcement procedures, and coordinate corrective actions to reduce future damages and improve excavation safety. 

• Conduct locator training programs to enhance locating accuracy, performance, and damage prevention outcomes within the assigned territory. 

• Maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the assigned service territory while performing other duties as assigned in support of operational and damage prevention objectives. 

 

 Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years, Associate’s degree with 5+ years, or high school diploma with 7+ years of directly related experience.

• Background in utility locating, construction or safety management, utility construction/design, surveying, quality control/assurance, field inspections, field operations, or facilities management.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and work collaboratively within a team.

• Strong computer and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, analyze data, monitor performance, and identify process improvement opportunities.

• Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities, resources, priorities, and timelines while meeting established deadlines.

• Knowledge of gas transmission and distribution systems and operations, including applicable safety procedures, standards, government codes, and regulations, with the ability to effectively communicate safety requirements.

• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive and the physical ability to perform essential job functions, including walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and prolonged standing

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Engineering, or Construction/Engineering Technology) and 5+ years directly related experience 
• 3+ years excavation damage prevention experience or utility locating experience
• 3+ years of Natural Gas Distribution/Transmission pipeline experience 

 

Working Conditions

Cold 26-50%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Fumes Up to 25%

Heat 26-50%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Office Work Environment 51-75%

Outdoors 26-50%

Travel 26-50%

 

Physical Requirements (Include but are not limited to):

Balancing, bending and stooping, climbing, crawling, carrying (up to 15 amount of pounds), grasping, kneeling, lifting (objects 15 pounds), pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.

 

Mental Requirements (Both field & office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

 

Base Salary:

·       Base salary ranges from $75,000 - $85,000 USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity.

·       Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

 

Benefits:

·       A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.

·       A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.

·       Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.

·       Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.

·       An Employee and Family Assistance Program.

·       A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

 

At this time, Enbridge cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

 

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

Information For Applicants:

• Enbridge is committed to using AI responsibly. AI may assist with certain recruiting activities, but it is not used to make employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by people.
• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

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