Classification: System Operations Tech

Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: Join our team and help ensure the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas services. In this role, you will independently plan and conduct annual leak surveys across residential, commercial, and high-pressure gas systems, including cast iron and ductile iron mains. This position also provides opportunities to assist with gas, water, and wastewater operations and maintenance as needed. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and proficient with technology in a field environment.

In this role, you will:

• Identify and document gas leaks

• Perform minor meter leak repairs

• Accurately record survey data using handheld electronic devices

• Conduct quality checks to ensure data accuracy and compliance

• Support additional gas system integrity activities, including cathodic protection (CP) surveys

Physical Requirements:

Works outside 85% to 100% of the time in all types of weather conditions as the job requires. Must be able to walk long distances, up to ten miles and more daily, while carrying portable leak detection equipment weighing approximately ten pounds over rough terrain. Work that is performed in the office is under normal office conditions. May be required to work unusual hours from time to time, as operational issues require.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent

• Two (2)+ years of experience or technical training in a related field (electrical, electronics, hydraulics, mechanics, or pneumatics)

• Ability to achieve all Operator Qualifications (OQ) required for conducting field surveys and grading natural gas leaks within one month of hire date

• Ability to be proficient in use of mobile data and/or electronic data collection devices

• Ability to communicate effectively to the customer and public about safety surveys when approached

• Valid driver's license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements:

• One (1) + year of experience with design, construction, and/or operation of natural gas system

• Two (2) year technical degree or series of related coursework

• Basic knowledge of Galvanic cathodic protection systems

• Direct experience with a natural gas distribution system

• Experience in public relations and/or professional communications

• Basic computer skills including GIS, CIS, and Excel

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer