Ops Technical Instruct II

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation • Dover, DE

12d

About The Position

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives
progress.  We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting
relationships.

Your role in our success:

The Operations Technical Instructor II will design, coordinate, deliver, and
evaluate training programs for operations. This role will provide technical and
operator qualification training to operations team members in areas which may
include line locating, leak investigation, leak survey and detection, pressure
testing,
cathodic protection and pipeline corrosion, overpressure protection and the
operation of regulating equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in the gas industry with a strong background in operations required; 10 years of experience preferred
• 5+ years of experience in coaching, training, or education preferred.
• Standard driver’s license
• Knowledge of gas operations, including construction, maintenance, distribution, and transmission systems.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques used for adult education.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or instructing, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel (~30%). This role will be based in Dover, DE but will travel throughout our service territories.

Responsibilities

• Identify training needs, research and create new training materials related to operations, compliance, safety, and quality.
• Conduct instructor-led operations, safety-related training, and operator qualification training and evaluations per Federal requirements (OSHA, DOT, PHMSA, etc.) for employees and contractors.
• Develop and revise training materials to ensure materials are current and follow company policies and procedures and meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records in coordination with the Training Coordinators.
• Ensures training and baseline qualification completions are conducted for assigned divisions.
• Monitors and tracks operator qualification expirations to ensure qualifications are current.
• Evaluate student performance and evaluate the effectiveness of the training.
• Provides technical assistance to the operating divisions and appropriate outside agencies.
• Evaluates and tests tools and provides recommendations for equipment and safety gear
• May provide guidance to instructional staff on training
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED