Leak Detection Crew Manager

Lead, supervise, and develop field technicians and crew leaders

Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and training activities

Foster a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all safety policies and procedures

Support workforce planning, staffing, and succession development initiatives

Develop and maintain a scalable training program for new hires

Collaborate with project managers and utility clients to communicate findings and support project execution

Monitor field work quality and establish objective methods for evaluating team performance, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to standards

Coordinate staffing, project assignments, and scheduling across multiple teams and project locations to ensure operational efficiency

Oversee vehicle fleet, tool, and equipment inventory, including tracking, maintenance, repairs, and replacements

Evaluate and update existing procedures to support expanded operations with varying scope requirements and a broader client base

Review timesheets, expenses, and travel arrangements to improve cost efficiency, accuracy, and consistency, and help ensure reliable data, reporting, and compliance with company processes

Work primarily during normal business hours, with occasional nights or weekends as needed

Travel throughout the US as needed to support crews across multiple project locations, occasionally for extended periods

Stay up to date on technological advancements in the field, with the intent of implementing those advances considered beneficial for E Source

Have strong field experience in leak detection or a similar technical discipline, and can accurately assess quality, consistency, and adherence to standards

Enjoy coaching and developing technicians and crew leaders

Bring strong organizational skills to manage scheduling and resource coordination across multiple teams and locations

Care about building a strong safety culture

Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret field data and translate findings into actionable recommendations

Use data analysis, visualization, and reporting tools such as Microsoft Office, geographic information system (GIS) applications, or similar analytical systems

Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing

Are comfortable building new processes and programs from the ground up as a team scales

Are in good physical condition and able to perform strenuous field work in all weather conditions

Can stand or walk for long periods of time

Hold a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record

Are self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently

Are willing and able to travel for extended periods of time

Have experience with water distribution systems, leak detection, water loss management, or utility field operations

Have experience managing field teams through a period of rapid growth

Have experience developing or updating standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Have a plumbing background or experience working with hand tools

Have experience with GIS applications or field data collection tools

Excellent insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, and paid parental leave.

A flexible time off (FTO) policy that provides paid time away from work, approved by your manager, while ensuring business needs, workload commitments, and appropriate coverage are maintained.

A 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match.

The budgeted salary for this position is $90,000 – $100,000 USD + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

This role will be based on-site in Nashville, Tennessee, with 40–60% travel to other project locations throughout the year.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employees of E Source are encouraged to apply. To foster a positive work environment and company culture, we support our employees in their career growth at E Source. If you are interested in similar job opportunities in the future, visit the E Source careers page for a listing of all open positions and contact Human Resources.

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