What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Trainer position at One Gas?
Position Description:
This person will be highly involved in the plastic fusion training process at ONE Gas. The primary base will be at our office in Gonzales, but this role will require a heavy amount of travel throughout the year. This posting will close on April 17th.
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What You Will Do
Perform enterprise-wide training activities related to classroom, hands on, simulation, performance evaluations, and on the job training events.
Coordinate, deliver, and facilitate training programs in specified field operations disciplines.
Provide training events that build student knowledge and skill with a primary focus on natural gas, operations, and maintenance activities to support the Operational Qualification (OQ) performance evaluation process.
Independently observe and complete performance evaluations to accurately collect, analyze, and report metrics to enhance the student's level of skill proficiency and success of training programs.
Provide training events that build student knowledge and skill with a primary focus on natural gas, operations, and maintenance activities.
Integrate classroom, hands on, simulation, and on the job training events that maximize student learning.
Implement creative learning initiatives that provide practical field experience. Identify, evaluate, and react to learning opportunities while developing employees towards mastery level of their position. Recertify employees in plastic fusion, operations, and maintenance where needed.
Provide mentorship and support services as requested to field operations.
Collaborate with operations management to identify training needs and deliver training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and safety protocols.
Collaborate with Instructional Designer on curriculum development and improvements to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and ONE Gas standards as needed.
Participate with ONE Gas standard reviews and identify needs within organizational groups as needed.
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of employee safety programs and support the interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of co-workers.
Contribute and participate in governance meetings. Use information gathered from feedback sessions, online surveys, and previous training sessions to recommend updates to future training materials.
Manage student's engagement during training sessions along with communicating student's engagement to leadership.
Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
What You Will Need
Preferred Associate's Degree Business or related field.
Previous field operations experience required with experience in technical training preferred.
Experience in Field Operations and preferred Technical Training experience.
Knowledge of equipment, props, and simulations utilized to complete employee training and recertification.
Working knowledge of pipeline/field and/or customer service/field activities.
Knowledge related to company training programs and processes.
Experience in use and function of equipment/tools used in construction, maintenance, and/or service of distribution and transmission pipelines.
Experience with the application of basic mathematical formulas.
Experience related to:
- Computer applications including spreadsheet and word processing software
- Company policies/procedures and governmental regulations pertaining to field activities
- Field and fire safety training
- Plastic fusion
- Interpersonal/communication skills
- Training methods
Ability to develop information and make presentations.
Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
Minimum Applicable driver's license. Required to operate a company vehicle.
Preferred Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
The following certifications are preferred:
- T.D. Williamson (TDW) Line Master Certification
- Instructor Excellence Program
- Georg Fisher Plastic Fusion Certification
- McElroy Plastic Fusion Certification
- Operation Qualification (OQ) in respective training areas
Mobility to travel in and around office surroundings and job and training sites out of doors.
Able to operate tools and equipment required.
Lift and move objects weighing 30 to 60 lbs. occasionally.
Communicate and/or exchange information verbally and conduct oral presentations.
Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.
Diversity at ONE Gas
Inclusion & Diversity is so important to us that we made it one of our core values, values that guide and direct our actions as we go about our daily business. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.
ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:
- Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
- Paid Time Off
- 401K that is 100% matched up to 6%.
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Basic and Operation Employee Term Life Insurance
- Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Position Requirements:
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information.
