Field Operations Trainer: Mechanical Skills & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid holidays

Dental coverage

Parental leave

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Annual bonus program

Job summary

National Fuel is seeking an Operations Training Coordinator in the West Seneca, NY area to evaluate field employees in Operator Qualification tasks and support hands-on mechanical training. The role focuses on safe field performance, coaching, and ensuring compliance with the OQ program.

Ideal candidates have an associate’s degree with supervisory or field ops experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with supervisory or field ops experience
• Current Operator Qualification or ability to become fully qualified per OQ standards
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on work practices
• Detail-oriented with good verbal communication
• Willing to travel to remote offices including overnight stays

Responsibilities

• Evaluate employees and contractors during hands-on Operator Qualification tasks focusing on mechanical work practices and safety compliance
• Assess skill proficiency using mechanical/operational knowledge and provide constructive feedback to employees and field leadership
• Support training activities in classroom, lab, and field settings; demonstrate techniques and reinforce safe work practices
• Develop and update testing equipment, training materials, and exam content to align with OQ Written Plan
• Perform field assessments and coordinate with local field supervisors to support qualifications and field readiness
• Set up and break down testing materials and stations; provide general support for field qualification activities

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Travel willing

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

National Fuel is seeking an Operations Training Coordinator in the West Seneca, NY area to evaluate field employees in Operator Qualification tasks and support hands-on mechanical training. The role focuses on safe field performance, coaching, and ensuring compliance with the OQ program.

Ideal candidates have an associate’s degree with supervisory or field ops experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and good communication skills.