Sr. Gas Instructor

PPL Corporation•Cumberland, RI

25d

About The Position

The Instructor, Gas Operations provides technical training to individual contributors in Gas Operations, a major business unit which supplies customers with gas in a safe and reliable manner. The Instructor, Gas Operations leads and supports the upskilling and continuous education of unionized employees within Gas Operations, including Gas Field Operations (GFO) and Customer Meter Service (CMS), I&R, and other areas by delivering high quality learning experiences that meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements. This individual supports the corporate mission by promoting the company values of Safety, Passion, Innovation, Responsibility, Integrity, and Teamwork (SPIRIT) and modeling the expected behaviors and attitudes of trainees and all employees.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and 7 years’ experience in gas field operations OR associate's degree and 5 years’ experience in gas field operations OR bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience in gas field operations.
Familiarity with gas regulation & procedures such as Federal DOT 192 CFR, NGA Pipe Joining Manual
Excellent knowledge of gas-related equipment such as meters, headers, CGI, fittings, regulator stations, valves, McElroy fusion machine etc.
Working knowledge of computer systems, I-pad, word, excel etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience in gas instructor position.
Experience in directly managing a field workforce (union).

Responsibilities

Creates, facilitates and delivers theoretical, practical, and technical training to Gas Operations employees through a variety of methods including (but not limited to) experiential, simulation, instructor-led and computer-based training, etc.
Conducts progression training, Operator Qualification (OQ) reviews, and coordinates with cross-functional teams and departments to prepare trainees for standard assessments (e.g., OQ exams) in a timely manner.
Supports the design and development of cohesive and innovative curriculum and training programs by preparing lesson plans, developing learning materials, demonstrating a strong commitment to company’s safety policy and aligning courses to meet regulatory standards.
Creates a positive and constructive learning environment by managing time effectively and adjusting training delivery based on trainee needs.
Demonstrates trust and credibility by developing strong relationships and partnering with diverse stakeholders to identify and meet training needs.
Exhibits willingness to learn and teach new programs, skills, methods, procedures, equipment, etc.
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support business needs and drives compliance with company-approved methods of utility installation and maintenance to field personnel.
Conducts knowledge checks and assesses trainee proficiencies in a fair and objective manner.
Maintains records and monitors course completions, attendance, assessments, and qualifications.
All other duties and projects as assigned.