What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Operations & Engineering Trainer position at Northern Natural Gas?
Job Description
This position provides oversight, development and implementation of training solutions and qualification programs to satisfy employee development needs for engineering and other technical teams. Research and implement training delivery that best supports the business needs. Lead recruiting and onboarding efforts. Ensure technical teams are equipped to excel in engineering and operational projects, implementing best practices and new technology as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate and deliver training related to company, engineering, safety and operations policies, procedures and standards for department employees and contractors.
Provide leadership, technical expertise, vision, and functional support to ensure successful staffing, onboarding and training of engineering and other technical department employees and contractors.
Manage training curriculum, expectations and opportunities for engineering and other technical teams, sourcing and developing technical training courses in a timely and cost-effective manner. Assist in managing technical training budget.
Ensure engineering staff is sufficiently trained to develop and manage engineering projects within Northern's engineering standards and procedures.
Collaborate with subject matter experts internally as well as within the industry to ensure engineering and technical departments are current regarding industry standards and developments.
Act as the lead for onboarding and initial training for all new engineering team members and ensure appropriate workspace setup including hardware and access to necessary software.
Manage engineering intern program in line with engineering strategic vision including prioritizing schools, maintaining/developing university relationships, and participation in career fairs. Participate in interviews and recommend candidates as needed. Review and assess engineering's intern program to ensure program success.
Sponsor continuous improvement initiative, ensuring active engineering team participation, quality of standards and procedure updates.
Lead training audit program.
Advocate for safety, Team of One, CHAMPION, and other cultural values
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, instructional design, engineering or other technical field. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.)
Expert knowledge and six or more years of gas pipeline experience or other similar technical qualifications.
Three or more years of technical training, mentoring and/or supervising experience.
Prefer candidates with experience and/or knowledge in engineering and operations related standards and procedures; i.e., DOT, FERC, OSHA and Northern company documents.
Candidates will have experience with curriculum development and/or technical training delivery.
Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
Experienced developing and presenting material to a variety of audiences.
Must be technically skilled, open-minded with an eye for innovative solutions, possess excellent organizational skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Strong relationship building and communication skills are critical.
About Us
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About The Team
Northern Natural Gas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
This position provides oversight, development and implementation of training solutions and qualification programs to satisfy employee development needs for engineering and other technical teams. Research and implement training delivery that best supports the business needs. Lead recruiting and onboarding efforts. Ensure technical teams are equipped to excel in engineering and operational projects, implementing best practices and new technology as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate and deliver training related to company, engineering, safety and operations policies, procedures and standards for department employees and contractors.
Provide leadership, technical expertise, vision, and functional support to ensure successful staffing, onboarding and training of engineering and other technical department employees and contractors.
Manage training curriculum, expectations and opportunities for engineering and other technical teams, sourcing and developing technical training courses in a timely and cost-effective manner. Assist in managing technical training budget.
Ensure engineering staff is sufficiently trained to develop and manage engineering projects within Northern's engineering standards and procedures.
Collaborate with subject matter experts internally as well as within the industry to ensure engineering and technical departments are current regarding industry standards and developments.
Act as the lead for onboarding and initial training for all new engineering team members and ensure appropriate workspace setup including hardware and access to necessary software.
Manage engineering intern program in line with engineering strategic vision including prioritizing schools, maintaining/developing university relationships, and participation in career fairs. Participate in interviews and recommend candidates as needed. Review and assess engineering's intern program to ensure program success.
Sponsor continuous improvement initiative, ensuring active engineering team participation, quality of standards and procedure updates.
Lead training audit program.
Advocate for safety, Team of One, CHAMPION, and other cultural values
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, instructional design, engineering or other technical field. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.)
Expert knowledge and six or more years of gas pipeline experience or other similar technical qualifications.
Three or more years of technical training, mentoring and/or supervising experience.
Prefer candidates with experience and/or knowledge in engineering and operations related standards and procedures; i.e., DOT, FERC, OSHA and Northern company documents.
Candidates will have experience with curriculum development and/or technical training delivery.
Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
Experienced developing and presenting material to a variety of audiences.
Must be technically skilled, open-minded with an eye for innovative solutions, possess excellent organizational skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Strong relationship building and communication skills are critical.
About Us
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About The Team
Northern Natural Gas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.