Field Construction Coordinator Senior - Damage Prevention

Salary: $124,736

Relocation: No

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Summary

The Field Construction Coordinator Sr. is responsible for coordinating with Oncor locate contractors, excavators, and call center (Texas 811) to efficiently and safely locate underground facilities to minimize outage times, minimize Oncor’s costs associated with dig-ins, and maximize reliability and successful claims. This position is based out of our West Distribution Operations Center (WDOC) in Fort Worth and being on call is a requirement for this role.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of Oncor employees, contractors, public, and themselves while on site
• Responsible for performing damage investigations on damaged Oncor underground facilities, determining fault, and documenting the findings for the Metro Dallas Fort Worth area (By phone in non-metro areas)
• Acts as a liaison between Oncor and around 300 locate contract employees, supervisors, and managers to ensure all issues are resolved in a timely manner (This includes, but is not limited to providing as-built prints, emergency locates, and field audits)
• Responsible for resolving all locate issues between Oncor, the public, locate contractors, and excavators for the Metro Dallas Fort Worth area (By phone in non-metro areas)
• Works closely with Oncor Claims and legal departments by providing subject matter expertise and documentation needed to settle and/or resolve claims on damaged underground facilities (This may include depositions and court testimony)
• Works closely with contract locate company claims department to limit the amount of denied claims
• Responsible for notifying United States Infrastructure Company (USIC) of dig/in
• Research and resolve in a timely manner any late or no response tickets for all parties including but not limited to contract locate company, Texas 811, and excavators
• Responsible for the update and accuracy of the Optimal Claims Recovery (OCR) database
• Performs field inspections of overhead and underground facilities when requested
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements
  
  

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of locating techniques
• Understanding of electrical connectivity
• Understanding of excavation techniques
• Ability to lead/coordinate work for a group
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of safe work practices relating to confined space entry, trench safety, and Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• 5 or more years of directly related experience is required
• Distribution and Locating experience in the Electric Utility Industry is encouraged to apply
  
  

Measures of Success

• Requires minimal supervision
• Strives for accuracy
• Proactive team player
• Available for call-out
• Leadership ability
• Accurate documentation and timely status updates of projects
• Represents Oncor in a positive manner
• Knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures
  
  

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• 401k match for student debt program
• Cash balance pension plan
• Adoption Assistance
• Mental health resources
• Employee resource groups
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan
  
  

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.