Senior Gas Technical Training Instructor

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

National Grid is hiring a Senior Gas Technical Training Instructor for our Talent Management and Development business function. This role will be onsite at the Millbury Training Center in Massachusetts and can be located anywhere in Massachusetts depending upon needs of the business.

Job Purpose

To deliver high quality learning experiences that meet gas clients' technical, regulatory and safety learning needs through a blended learning approach (theory & hands-on teaching).

Key Accountabilities

- Deliver technical training programs to field technicians through a blended learning approach (theory & hands-on teaching).

- Conduct Annual Expert Training (AET), Gas Operator Qualification, and gas progression schools in accordance with 49CFR 192.3 regulation and MDPU 220 CMR.

- Utilize Operator Qualification (OQ) guidelines per company policy (GEN01100).

- Exhibit willingness to learn and teach new programs and methods of instruction.

- Administer and conduct physical pre-entry assessment for field technicians.

- Conduct training on gas equipment, (theory and hands-on practical), demonstrate company approved methods of gas installations to field personnel.

- Liaise and develop strong relationships with yard coordinators, schedulers in different yards. Represent technical training as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) including governing bodies, transformation teams and technical committees.

- Conduct assessments of training needs associated with the introduction and revision of procedures and policies.

- Utilize Roll Call system for attendance and schedule classes in the LMS (Learning Management System).

Qualifications

- A minimum of 5-10 years of direct gas field experience.

- Supervisory experience and college degree preferred.

- Knowledge of gas maintenance, customer meter services, damage prevention, corrosion and Operator Qualifications (OQ) and regulations such as Federal 49 CFR 192.3 & MDPU 220 CMR.

- Thorough knowledge of gas related equipment such as meters, regulators, CGI, fittings, valves, McElroy 28 fusion machine, squeeze offs, Plastic Joining qualifications (PJQ), electrofusion processors, line locating equipment etc.

- Good oral, written communication skills include active listening and presentation.

- Must have strong interpersonal skills, be a team player and possess ability to collaborate with others handling multiple tasks and meet performance targets.

- Working knowledge of computer systems, I-pad, word, excel etc.

- Must be able to work special assignments, storm duty and other duties as assigned by the Company management.

More Information

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Salary

$110k - $130k a year

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.