Joey Henry, P.E.
Sevierville
Summary
Accomplished Manager with a proven track record at Knoxville Utilities Board and a passion for engineering, project management and strategic planning. Spearheaded a $40M plant expansion, oversaw and supported numerous aspects of KUB's natural gas operations, and led multi-disciplined maintenance and construction teams. Competent in regulatory compliance and staff management, ensuring operational excellence and safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Underground Construction
Knoxville Utilities Board
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for all natural gas, water, and wastewater utility construction personnel including heavy equipment operators, directional drilling crews and construction technicians.
- Oversee planning and implementation of capital and new service construction, emergency response, maintenance and program work related to the natural gas, water, and wastewater distribution and collection systems.
Manager - System Maintenance
Knoxville Utilities Board
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible for all natural gas, water, wastewater, and electrical maintenance personnel including industrial mechanics, electricians, and natural gas leak surveyors.
- Oversaw the planning and implementation of proactive and reactive maintenance programs at KUB's electric substations, natural gas gate stations and distribution stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, booster pump stations, and lift stations.
Plants Engineer/Project Manager
Knoxville Utilities Board
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Project manager for a $40M plant expansion project at the Kuwahee Wastewater Treatment Plan.
- Responsible for overseeing construction progress, contractor and consultant engagement, quality control, plant integration, and start-up.
Natrual Gas Engineer
Knoxville Utilities Board
05.2014 - 09.2018
- Managed numerous capital construction projects including 16'' high pressure steel (450 MAOP) and low pressure (60 MAOP) Polyethylene (MDPE) from design through completion.
- Designed regulator stations for fabrication by in-house resources including production of fabrication drawings through Solidworks.
- Lead an effort to standardize KUB's meter sets and identify/correct oversized meters. Responsibilities included selection and procurement of proper regulator/relief combinations, proper meter sizing, production of revised drawings and specifications, and employee training.
- Conducted technical analysis for DIMP reports, leveraging engineering principles, field subject matter experts, and regulatory requirements to develop strategic plans to address Natural Gas System Risks.
- Managed O&M programs including aerial patrol, valve survey, and cathodic protection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville05-2014
Skills
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Policy and procedure development
- Change management
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Safety procedures
Certification
Professional Engineering License - License #122224
Timeline
Manager - Underground Construction
Knoxville Utilities Board
01.2024 - Current
Manager - System Maintenance
Knoxville Utilities Board
03.2022 - 12.2023
Plants Engineer/Project Manager
Knoxville Utilities Board
09.2018 - 03.2022
Natrual Gas Engineer
Knoxville Utilities Board
05.2014 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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