Sr. Gas Instructor

Company Summary Statement

Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

As a Sr. Gas Instructor with Rhode Island Energy you will be responsible for delivering high quality learning experiences that meet gas clients' technical, regulatory and safety learning needs through a blended learning approach and support the design and development of learning solutions.

Responsibilities

Deliver technical training programs to gas clients through a blended learning approach (theory & practical)- Conduct Annual Expert Training (AET), Operator Qualification reviews and gas progression schools. Aligning courses to meet NGA Operator Qualifications.Utilize Operator Qualification Aging reports to ensure that employees receive appropriate and relevant training. Exhibit willingness to learn and teach new program curriculum and adapt to needs of the department. Conduct training on gas equipment, (theory and hands-on practical), demonstrate company approved methods of gas installations to field personnel. Liaise with the gas client and develop strong relationships with yard coordinators, schedulers, and supervisors as a trusted training partnerConduct assessments of training needs associated with the introduction of procedures and technology to ensure best practices into learning methods and programs (Example Electronic Pre-assessments, knowledge checks) Support the design and development of cohesive and innovative curriculum and training programs for gas clients. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (Example E-learning modules ) Work in conjunction with Pipeline Safety Management to ensure that all students are well prepared to be tested for Operator Qualifications in a timely manner.PC and MSOffice proficiency for computer-based training and records maintenance.

Qualifications

High school or equivalent requiredA minimum of 3-6 years of direct gas experience is requiredFamiliarity with gas regulation & procedures such as Federal DOT 192 CFR, NGA Pipe Joining ManualExcellent 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. Gas field operations experience highly preferred.Experience in directly managing a field work force (union) highly preferredMust be able to work in emergency assignments when required by companyValid Driver’s license is required

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