Natural Language Processing Jobs in Tennessee
Natural Language Processing jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in healthcare informatics, financial technology, and defense contracting, with the strongest demand in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville. Employers like HCA Healthcare, FedEx, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have built lasting NLP-focused teams in the state, drawing talent into roles from entry-level data annotation to senior research scientist. The most sought-after specialties include conversational AI, clinical text mining, and document classification. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Natural Gas Service Technician
HVAC, Appliance Repair & Mechanical Trades Experience Encouraged
Bring Your Mechanical Skills to a Career That Offers Stability
Are you an HVAC technician, appliance repair specialist, plumber, maintenance mechanic, or experienced troubleshooter looking for something more?
Tired of seasonal slowdowns, commission-based service calls, or unpredictable schedules? Join ORUD Natural Gas, where you'll enjoy year-round stability, exceptional benefits, paid training, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career serving your community.
Whether you're already experienced in the natural gas industry or have strong mechanical skills from another trade, we'd like to talk with you.
Why Choose ORUD?
At ORUD, we believe great employees deserve outstanding benefits and a workplace where they can build a long-term career.
Outstanding Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Higher starting pay available for qualified experienced candidates
- 100% employer-paid pension
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums for employees and all eligible dependents
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Stable, year-round employment
- Home every night
- Paid on-the-job training
- Ongoing skills development
- Team-oriented work environment
Pay
Pay depends on experience and skill level. Applicants with directly related experience—such as HVAC service, appliance repair, plumbing, industrial maintenance, commercial maintenance, natural gas utilities, or similar skilled mechanical trades—may qualify for a significantly higher starting wage based on skills and experience.
What You'll Do
As a Natural Gas Service Technician, you'll work alongside experienced professionals while learning a highly specialized trade.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Troubleshooting natural gas service issues
- Lighting appliance pilots
- Servicing and maintaining gas meters
- Performing repairs to natural gas piping and appliances
- Locating underground gas lines
- Providing excellent customer service in homes and businesses
- Responding to after-hours emergency calls as part of a rotating on-call schedule after completing training
Experience We Value
We welcome applicants with hands-on experience in:
- Utility work
- HVAC installation or service
- Appliance or equipment repair
- Industrial or commercial maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Diesel or automotive mechanics
- Construction trades
- Plumbing
- Any position requiring strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
What You'll Need
Successful candidates must possess:
- A residence within the ORUD service territory (Oak Ridge or Kingston) or within an actual 10-mile driving distance of 603 Scarboro Road, Oak Ridge. This requirement ensures timely emergency response while serving on the mandatory rotating on-call schedule.
- A high school diploma or GED
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- A valid driver's license with no moving violation suspensions or revocations within the previous 24 months
- The ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds (75 pounds occasionally)
- The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, in elevated locations, and in confined spaces
ORUD Natural Gas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- ORUD is a drug-free workplace under Title 49 CFR Part 199. We have pre-employment screenings and will not hire anyone with a positive test result. We also conduct random drug screenings throughout the year. This means that, if hired, you will show up to work one day and our drug tester will be on-site. If you would like to continue with this application, please type "I understand" in this section.
- Do you live within 10 driving miles of 603 Scarboro Road, Oak Ridge, TN?
- ORUD is required to obtain a driving record as part of the pre-employment process. ORUD cannot hire anyone who’s license has been suspended or revoked within the past 24 months, even if it is currently valid. Has your driver's license been suspended or revoked at any time in the past 24 months?
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in natural language processing jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, linguistics, or a related field
- Proficiency in Python and NLP frameworks such as spaCy, Hugging Face, or NLTK
- Experience designing and training transformer-based or large language models
- Hands-on work with named entity recognition, text classification, or information extraction
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers and product managers
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for model deployment
Natural Language Processing Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a natural language processing professional in Tennessee?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, computational linguistics, or artificial intelligence is the standard entry point, and many Tennessee employers prefer candidates with a master's or PhD for research roles. There is no state-issued license for NLP work in Tennessee, so hiring decisions rest on demonstrated technical skills. Building a portfolio of NLP projects, contributing to open-source repositories, and earning certifications in machine learning or cloud platforms strengthens a Tennessee application.
Which companies hire natural language processing professionals in Tennessee?
Employers hiring natural language processings in Tennessee right now include S&ME, Kimley-Horn, and Regions Financial, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Tennessee's concentration of large health systems, logistics companies, and federally funded research institutions means NLP demand is spread across several distinct industry verticals rather than a single sector.
Which Tennessee cities have the most natural language processing jobs?
Nashville, Knoxville, and Oak Ridge account for the largest share of natural language processing openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because of its dense healthcare and fintech ecosystems anchored by companies like HCA Healthcare and Asurion, while Knoxville and Oak Ridge draw NLP demand through the national laboratory complex and University of Tennessee research partnerships.
Are there remote natural language processing jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 0% of natural language processing openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how well-suited the work is for distributed teams. Model development, dataset curation, and research roles are the most consistently remote, while positions tied to secure government or clinical environments tend to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a natural language processing professional in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a graduate assistantship or research position at the University of Tennessee or Vanderbilt University, both of which run NLP-adjacent labs that feed directly into Tennessee industry. Oak Ridge National Laboratory offers internship and postdoc programs for candidates without commercial experience. Roles labeled junior NLP engineer, data annotation specialist, or computational linguist at Nashville health tech firms often accept candidates transitioning from adjacent roles in software development or data analysis, especially with a strong GitHub portfolio.
Where can I find and apply to natural language processing jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to natural language processing jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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