What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Trainer (Gas) position at Peoples Gas System?
At Peoples Gas, we work to make lives better throughout Florida with safe, resilient, clean and affordable natural gas solutions. Our diverse and inclusive team serves nearly 470,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across 14 service areas.
We’re an innovative and collaborative company focused on building engaged and empowered team members who are valued and celebrated to drive our success.
You’ll find competitive pay, inclusive health and wellness programs, and wide-ranging training and professional development.
Whether it’s your first job or your next big move, Peoples Gas is a growing company with career opportunities that fit your future.
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Title: Technical Trainer (Gas)
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
WHO WE ARE
Peoples Gas System is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
HOW YOU’LL HELP DRIVE THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS?
The Technical Trainer develops, schedules, and facilitates skills-based and compliance training programs for Peoples Gas operations. Serves as a mentor for technical skills development and facilitates ongoing development feedback with performance coaches. Works independently on routine assignments. May either assist Supervisor or Manager with, or seek guidance on, handling projects of a developmental nature.
The Technical Trainer is also responsible for developing, planning, and coordinating successful departmental and company-wide operations, compliance and training programs. These activities focus within the areas of utility operations, procedures, technology utilization, and related regulatory compliance activities as well as administration of the personnel qualification program, which includes online and performance evaluations of personnel. This position is also responsible for monitoring, analyzing and implementing process improvements related to the company’s state and federal compliance activities.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited instituion
- Must have a valid Florida driver’s license
- Minimum seven years of technical related natural gas industry operations experience in progressively more complex assignments and utilizing leadership skills in providing guidance and assessment of team members work processes
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate operations skills-based training courses in both classroom and field settings, adjusting lesson plans accordingly and as needed. Coach performance, mentor and develop technical skills and appropriate behaviors; communicate department policies and work rules; monitor trainees to ensure compliance with Safe Work Practices; and provide trainee performance feedback to performance coaches for ongoing trainee development. Assist in scheduling and developing training. Provides company technical, operations and safety training including the evaluation and development of training material and delivery of training programs. Effectively facilitate compliance and regulatory training, safety awareness training and job procedures for team members and external contractors.
- Update technical information to ensure that training materials reflect current work methods and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that proper tools, equipment, and techniques are used to perform all work in an efficient and safe manner. Ensure that all tools and equipment are appropriately inspected and properly maintained to promote safety and efficiency at all times.
- Research and evaluate new industry products, programs and technologies as appropriate.
- Participate on company committees as appropriate.
- Assists with the development and revision of company policies, procedures and training programs related to pipeline construction, operations and maintenance activities.
- All other duties as assigned.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE?
- Advanced education preferred
- Expected to obtain certifications from various Train the Trainer endorsements
- Experience in technical training or involvement with Safety or Safety committees
WHO WILL BE A PART OF YOUR TEAM?
- Interacts with all levels of Peoples Gas Management as well as personnel within Peoples Gas Operating areas
- Interacts with new process vendors. Interaction with industry associations, regulatory agencies and other utility trainers is required
HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE?
- Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
- Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
- Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
- Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
- Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
- Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment
WHERE AND HOW YOU’LL WORK?
- Overtime is occasional for Storm Response and class preparation
- Moderate Level of Stress
- 50% Office environment. 50% Outdoor environment
- Wear PPE (Daily)
- Work outdoors (Daily)
- Work in excessive heat & noise environments (Weekly)
- Lift 50 lbs. (Weekly)
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US?
We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving:
- Performance Bonus: Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement Planning: Secure your future with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive Pension plan.
- Ownership Opportunities: Participate in Emera’s Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success.
- Time to Recharge: Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid Parental Leave
- Growth and Development: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.
- And much more!
Whether you’re launching your career or looking to advance it, Peoples Gas is the perfect place for you, offering exciting opportunities for a long-term career with a dynamic, growing company.
STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS
TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.
