Ops Technical Instruct II

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Career growth opportunities

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation in Debary, FL is seeking an Operations Technical Instructor II to design, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate training programs for operations. You will provide technical and operator qualification training in areas such as line locating, leak investigation, pressure testing, cathodic protection, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include identifying training needs, creating materials, conducting instructor-led sessions, maintaining records, tracking

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in the gas industry with a strong operations background; 10 years preferred.
• 5+ years of coaching, training, or education experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of gas operations and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or instructing with ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Identify training needs and create new training materials for operations, safety, compliance, and quality.
• Conduct instructor-led operations, safety, and operator qualification training per federal requirements (OSHA, DOT, PHMSA).
• Develop and revise training materials to stay current with policies and regulations.
• Maintain accurate training records in coordination with Training Coordinators.
• Ensure training and baseline qualifications are completed for assigned divisions.
• Monitor operator qualification expirations and keep qualifications current.
• Evaluate student performance and training effectiveness.
• Provide technical assistance to divisions and outside agencies.
• Evaluate tools and recommend equipment and safety gear.
• May guide instructional staff on training.

Skills

Teaching & training

Adult education

Presentation skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Teams/Word/…

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Operations Technical Instructor II

Debary, FL

What makes us great

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Your role in our success

The Operations Technical Instructor II will design, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate training programs for operations. This role will provide technical and operator qualification training to operations team members in areas which may include line locating, leak investigation, leak survey and detection, pressure testing, cathodic protection and pipeline corrosion, overpressure protection and the operation of regulating equipment.

What you'll be working on

• Identify training needs, research and create new training materials related to operations, compliance, safety, and quality.
• Conduct instructor-led operations, safety-related training, and operator qualification training and evaluations per Federal requirements (OSHA, DOT, PHMSA, etc.) for employees and contractors.
• Develop and revise training materials to ensure materials are current and follow company policies and procedures and meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records in coordination with the Training Coordinators.
• Ensures training and baseline qualification completions are conducted for assigned divisions.
• Monitors and tracks operator qualification expirations to ensure qualifications are current.
• Evaluate student performance and evaluate the effectiveness of the training.
• Provides technical assistance to the operating divisions and appropriate outside agencies.
• Evaluates and tests tools and provides recommendations for equipment and safety gear
• May provide guidance to instructional staff on training
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who you are

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in the gas industry with a strong background in operations required; 10 years of experience preferred
• 5+ years of experience in coaching, training, or education preferred.
• Standard driver's license
• Knowledge of gas operations, including construction, maintenance, distribution, and transmission systems.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques used for adult education.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or instructing, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel (~30%). This role will be based in Dover, DE but will travel throughout our service territories.

Benefits/what's in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [e-mail].

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