Field Operations Technical Trainer – Mechanical Training

National Fuel Gas Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Paid Company Holidays

Dental Coverage

Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Company Funded Retirement Savings App

Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Charitable Giving Programs

Annual variable bonus program

Job summary

National Fuel Gas Company in West Seneca, NY is seeking a Field Operations Technical Trainer in the Mechanical department to teach and develop hands-on training for field crews. The role emphasizes troubleshooting equipment, reinforcing safe work practices, and building technical skills to work safely and effectively in the field.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical or trades experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt material to different learning styles.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with field operations, mechanical, or skilled trades experience.
• Experience teaching, training, or explaining technical information in classroom, lab, or field.
• Current Operator Qualification status, or willingness to complete required training through National Fuel.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to communicate clearly with groups.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver initial and refresher training, coordinate OQ schedules, and evaluate tasks for Field Operations.
• Develop and improve training materials, including presentations and demonstrations.
• Prepare training environments with proper equipment and materials.
• Use hands-on field experience to teach safe practices and procedures.
• Explain technical material clearly and adapt to different learning styles.
• Follow up with participants in the field to reinforce procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teaching experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in construction management / engineering technology / process management

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Field Operations Technical Trainer – Mechanical Training

National Fuel is currently seeking a Field Operations Technical Trainer for an outstanding career opportunity in the Mechanical department located at our Operations hub in West Seneca, NY. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with hands‑on mechanical, field operations, construction, utility, or skilled trades experience who enjoys teaching others, troubleshooting equipment or processes, and helping employees build the technical skills needed to work safely and effectively in the field.

National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the administration of Operator Qualifications (OQs) by delivering initial and refresher training, coordinating qualification schedules, and conducting covered task evaluations for Field Operations personnel


• Develop, maintain, and improve practical training materials, including presentations, handouts, equipment demonstrations, and hands‑on instructional tools or resources


• Prepare training environments by ensuring classroom setup, equipment functionality, and availability of necessary materials, tools, and resources


• Use real‑world mechanical or field experience to explain concepts, demonstrate safe work practices, and reinforce procedures, protocols, and lessons learned


• Communicate technical material clearly and adapt explanations for different learning styles to help employees understand and apply mechanical and operational requirements


• Follow‑up with class participants in the field, and at job locations, to reinforce procedures and concepts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree plus experience in supervisory field operations, mechanical, construction, utility, or skilled trades role


• Experience teaching, training, or explaining technical information in a classroom, lab, or field setting


• Current Operator Qualification status, or willingness to complete the required training and qualifications through National Fuel


• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to communicate clearly with groups


• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills


• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in construction management, engineering technology, or process management


• Prior experience in an operational capacity with related qualifications within the natural gas industry

ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL:

National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have nearly 2,000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The base salary range for this position is $62,500 – $67,000.

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of pay that National Fuel believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The specific base pay offered to a successful applicant will be based primarily on relevant professional experience. Other components that may be considered include: individual qualifications, licensures, industry specific experience, education and market demands for specialized skills. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors. Exempt positions will also be eligible for an Annual Cash Bonus Plan.

National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage


• Paid Company Holidays


• Dental Coverage


• Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers


• Vision Coverage


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Life Insurance


• Company Funded Retirement Savings Account


• Long Term Disability Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• Charitable Giving Programs


• Annual variable bonus program

National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences makes us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment.

We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.