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Owatonna Public Utilities (OPU) provides electricity, water and natural gas to the Owatonna, Minnesota community and is seeking an experienced, visionary leader to serve as our next General Manager/CEO. At OPU, our culture isn't just aspirational — it's operational. Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values were built from the ground up through department listening sessions, with every employee contributing to the process. The General Manager/CEO reports to an appointed board of commissioners and is responsible for executing all board policies and directives. Candidates must have experience in utility industry operations, organizational management, strategic planning, ...

Salary $75,402.08 - $108,943.12 Annually Location Las Cruces, NM Job Type Full-time Regular Job Number  D049 04-26 MD Department Utilities Opening Date 04/23/2026 Closing Date 5/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Application, benefits and additional questions can be found online ( http://www.lascruces.gov ) at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lascruces/jobs/5314525/gas-system-operations-supervisor?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Nature of Work Plans, organizes, and supervises the daily activities, operations, and work of staff engaged in the construction, maintenance, and ...

Salary $75,402.08 - $108,943.12 Annually Location  Las Cruces, NM Job Type Full-time Regular Job Number F071 04-26 MD Department Utilities Opening Date 04/20/2026 Closing Date 5/11/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Application, benefits and additional questions can be found online ( http://www.lascruces.gov ) at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lascruces/jobs/5314384/gas-system-inspections-supervisor?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Nature of Work Performs entry-level professional civil engineering work and gas system inspection supervision and functions. Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for gas staff ...

Salary  $89,955.84 - $130,773.65 Annually Location Las Cruces, NM Job Type  Contract Job Number  F153 04-26 MD Department  Utilities Opening Date 04/20/2026 Closing Date 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Application, benefits and additional questions can be found online ( https://lascruces.gov/ ) at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lascruces/jobs/5284126/energy-engineer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Nature of Work Develops, manages, and delivers professional energy engineering solutions and programs to support strategic goals related to infrastructure, renewable ...

Public Works & Utilities Director Position Summary Salary Range $89,000 - $115,000 The City of Blanding is seeking a Public Works & Utilities Director to lead the planning, coordination, and long-term development of the City’s critical infrastructure systems. This role oversees municipal utilities including power, natural gas, water, sewer, stormwater, and streets, with a primary focus on energy infrastructure projects and utility system planning. The Director works closely with the City Manager, Streets Superintendent, and department staff to ensure reliable operations while guiding capital projects, regulatory compliance, and long-term infrastructure ...

The City of Charlottesville is seeking its next Director of Public Utilities. Reporting to an Assistant or Deputy City Manager, the Director of Public Utilities provides overall leadership, fiscal management, administration, operational and strategic direction and oversight for all activities, resources, and personnel for the Department of Utilities which includes natural gas, water, wastewater and stormwater. Completes work with substantial discretion and within broad parameters.  Application Deadline Thursday, May 7, 2026 by 5:00 PM EST Online Job Application, Full Position Description, and Benefits Information Please go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/5300442/director-of-public-utilities ...

Date posted:  September 23, 2025 Pay:  $28.93 - $42.37 per hour Job description: ***All interested applicants MUST complete an employment application to be considered for the position***You may apply online at www.leesburgflorida.gov The purpose of the class is to perform and lead others in skilled tasks consisting of constructing, installing, and maintaining natural gas facilities.  The class is responsible for leading others, planning, supplies and materials, operating various types of general and special purpose equipment, inspecting work, minor equipment maintenance, training, and minor administrative tasks.   The class works ...

On February 11, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)  issued the Advisory Bulletin on Protecting Pipeline Integrity During Extreme Winter Weather, Rapid Thaw, and Geohazard Events . The advisory bulletin reminds operators of safety threats to pipelines, including: Heavy Snowfall and Ice Accumulation, which can impose significant external loads on above-ground pipeline facilities. Rapid Winter Thaw and Flooding, which can expose buried pipelines or undermine supports of above-ground facilities. Frost Heave and Ground movement, which may exert unusual stresses or strains on pipelines that may lead to buckling, girth ...

APGA is beginning a new Benchmark Program data collection effort next week, and we are hosting a webinar next Thursday, February 19 at 1:00pm ET, to answer questions that you may have.    The Benchmark Program hopes to allow APGA members to compare their system’s pipeline safety and operational metrics with other similarly sized systems, as well as ones that may be larger or smaller. This is an effort to assist in the sharing of best practices among the membership to further goals of continuous improvement, as well as pipeline and operational safety. The 2026 data will focus on Damage Prevention and the best practices surrounding systems' Damage Prevention ...

Last Thursday, APGA members had the opportunity to meet with the five Commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). APGA engages with the agency, as member systems are often impacted by FERC’s decisions pertaining to interstate transmission rate setting and subsequent rate cases, among other things. During the meetings, these member system representatives shared some of the current issues they were facing and engaged in a productive discussion regarding a few asks they had for FERC to consider. Following the meetings, APGA provided the commissioners with a letter to further outline our concerns.  On Tuesday, the House Energy & Commerce’s ...

Job Title :  Sustainability and Energy Coordinator Open Date:  February 2, 2026 Close Date:   Open Until Filled – First Review will be February 23, 2026  Salary:   $7,294 - $8,254/month plus benefits RECRUITMENT DESCRIPTION:  The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Sustainability and Energy Coordinator in the Energy Services Department.          This position will guide and support development, implementation, and reporting of sustainability programs and initiatives through collaborative work across City utilities, departments, and services.  The Sustainability & Energy Coordinator assists with the development ...

On January 23, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued an Advisory Bulletin “ Distribution Integrity Management Program Considerations for Plastic Piping and Components ” (ADB-2026-01) in response to the March 2023 incident in West Reading, PA.   The Advisory Bulletin calls on all gas distribution pipeline operators to: Review the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report on West Reading and the risks associated with Aldyl A piping and Aldyl A tees with Delrin polyacetal inserts. Review DIMP FAQs, and DIMP Enforcement Guidance on plastic piping, and past PHMSA Advisory Bulletins: ADB-99-02: Potential ...

The City of Lawrenceville, Georgia is seeking a new Utilities Director who is ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the position in a diverse and growing community.  Lawrenceville was established in 1821 and serves as the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia. It is a suburb of Atlanta, located approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown with a population of approximately 31,000.  The city is governed by a council-manager form of government.  The City Council determines the city policies, and the City Manager is then responsible for city operations and execution of the set policies. The Utilities Director serves as a member of the City’s Executive ...

The Village of Bath’s utility department, Bath Electric, Gas and Water Systems (BEGWS), is seeking qualified candidates to fill our Maintenance Person positions. Potential candidates with background in Natural Gas are encouraged to apply.. Duties include but are not limited to: Assists in operation and maintenance of natural gas distribution system, water distribution system and/or sanitary sewer collection system including pumps,pipelines, valves, etc.; Tests for and locates leaks; Inspects and lubricates hydrants Performs installation and repair work on gas, water and sewer lines; Helps install and repair valves and pumps; Performs excavation ...

Senior Engineer (Engineer III) - Natural Gas Decatur Utilities Decatur, AL Apply:  https://jobs.decaturutilities.com/en/postings/6e9bf913-5e54-4d3f-be1d-2d0ec5b901a6   Summary Applies gas utility engineering principles, methods, and techniques to plan, evaluate and design gas distributions systems.  Primary duties include all phases of civil engineering, quality assurance/control, system planning, system modeling, and project management/coordination/inspection.  This position may also assist the water distribution and wastewater collection system.   Key Responsibilities Scope of work includes all phases of gas engineering ...