Sr Gas Control Trainer

Company Summary Statement

Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

The Gas Control Trainer position at Rhode Island Energy is responsible for the development, delivery, and tracking of technical training for all Gas Control Operators including compliance training in accordance with 49 CFR 192.631.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Plans, designs, and delivers technical training programs focused on Gas Control Operations. Coordinates and schedules training sessions that incorporate SCADA system usage, procedural reviews, and policy education. Ensures training content aligns with operational standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring expertise in system monitoring, emergency response, and control room protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for Gas Control Operators.
• Collaborate with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) team for real-time system updates and translate into training content.
• Assess technical training needs related to the Rhode Island Energy Distribution Gas systems.
• Design and develop effective training programs and materials.
• Schedule and deliver classroom training sessions to ensure consistent knowledge throughout the Gas Control Department.
• Reviews and updates existing work methods, practices and policies while ensuring training materials are compliant with current company and regulatory requirements.
• Integrate relevant safety considerations into all training programs to promote safe, reliable and efficient natural gas deliveries.
• Provide on-the-job training as required to support Gas Control Operator’s development.
• Maintains and revises Gas Control policies to reflect current requirements.
• Support Gas Control’s annual audit by ensuring documentation accuracy, policy compliance, and readiness of training resources.
• Lead emergency response drill exercise utilizing AVEVA SCADA.
• Monitors trainee progress throughout the duration of the training program, providing timely, constructive feedback to support skill development and ensure learning objectives are met.
• Stay current with federal and state regulations, including Department of Transportation 49 CFR Part 192.631 and PHMSA guidelines.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis) plus a minimum of 3 years of utility gas control.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of systems, including functionality, and role in monitoring and controlling the gas distribution operations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to tailor training to various learning styles and experience levels.
• Maintain NGA Operator Qualifications.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the natural gas industry, preferably in Gas Control.
• Possesses overall knowledge of the Rhode Island Gas Distribution System.
• Possesses overall knowledge utilizing AVEVA SCADA software.
• Experience with emergency response planning and coordination.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and safety standards in the natural gas industry.
• Experience in instructional design or technical training.
  
  
  

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