USIC is proud to have supported CenterPoint Energy in restoring power to an estimated 2.8 million after Hurricane Beryl made landfall July 8 near Matagorda, TX. Our first response storm team performed the locates required to safely replace approximately 2,000 poles and repair as many as 6,000 instances of damage to the power grid. Thank you to our dedicated crews across the Houston region for your support of the restoration efforts and the Houston community in the aftermath of this devastating natural disaster. #LeadingFromTheGroundUp
About us
Performing over 80 million locates annually, USIC is the most trusted name in underground utility damage prevention. USIC also provides a full suite of utility services throughout the United States and Canada. Our mission is to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect our partners’ infrastructure and critical assets.
- Website
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http://www.usicllc.com
External link for USIC
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Indianapolis, IN
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Underground Utility Locating
Locations
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Primary
9045 River Rd., Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46240, US
Employees at USIC
Updates
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As the nation’s leader in damage prevention, USIC locates multiple utilities per 811 ticket. Our unmatched efficiency translates to significant cost savings for our customers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKYNwuJa
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We are looking forward to attending the Common Ground Alliance Summer Summit in Music City July 22-25! It is a tremendous opportunity for continued stakeholder collaboration on reducing damages to underground infrastructure. #damageprevention
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We help members of the military transfer back into civilian life. Army veteran Gilbert Wolford shares how he found meaningful work and a sense of family at USIC. We have partnerships with veterans’ organizations, such as the U.S. Army Reserve Private Public Partnership, USO Pathfinder® Transition Program, and INVETS. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpvYrGB7
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At the July 11 annual meeting of West Virginia 811, USIC Area Manager CJ Walters was appointed to the Board of Directors as a representative of associate members, and USIC Director of Government Affairs Chris Russ continues to serve on the Board’s Legislative Committee, which addresses updates to the state’s one call law. We are honored by these opportunities to collaborate with our partners in damage prevention to protect our West Virginia infrastructure and communities. L to R: USIC Area Manager CJ Walters and WV811 Executive Director Jerry Poage
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Thank you to the Central Florida District and Technician Zabrina Diaz for hosting our VP of Government Affairs, Nancy Mitchell, today! A day in the field provides an up-close view of an operating environment impacted by record levels of infrastructure investment and increased project work. The experience will inform the Government Affairs Team’s work to educate legislators and regulators on one call law updates needed to ensure safe digging.
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Don’t miss the next ACTS Town Hall July 11 at 10:30 AM CT! USIC Regional Director Joey Scarbrough, Georgia 811 Liaison Director Holly Files, Jana Bruen of BP Pipelines, Roy Sachleben of Star Construction, and Tennessee 811 President Bill Turner (moderator) will discuss the need for universal positive response codes to enhance communication between excavators and utility locators. Register now at https://bit.ly/4bBj4fN
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USIC is attending the NARUC National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ Summer Policy Summit. We look forward to hearing from thought leaders on regulatory issues impacting damage prevention and the utilities we serve and to catching up with fellow stakeholders. Reach out to Nancy Mitchell, VP of Government Affairs, to schedule a quick meeting during the summit.
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Thank you to all who have served to protect the independence and freedom declared by America’s founding fathers July 4, 1776. Before lighting up the night sky in celebration, check out this reminder of the importance of fireworks safety: https://bit.ly/3LbX6p4
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Congratulations, Louis Panzer! Thank you for being a true #damageprevention hero. We appreciate your partnership in educating the public and the excavation community on safe digging and in advocating for the legislative updates required in an evolving operating environment.
Introducing Louis Panzer, our 2024 Q2 #damageprevention hero! As a true trailblazer, Louis has put his passion for safety into his work for over 20 years. From rocking out in the Gig Safely Band to speaking on the power of data and analytics to make change, Louis is described as a "super-mega damage prevention champion." Get a little more insight on our Q2 Damage Prevention Hero: https://lnkd.in/gfM8FWra If you've got a nomination for our Q3 Damage Prevention Hero, please send their name, company, and a few sentences on why you think they are a true Damage Prevention Hero to Whitney@AligningChange.com.