Training Specilist

Partners with management, Gas and Electric Operations, and subject matter experts SMEs to ensure the technical training curriculums full compliance with all Company, state, and federal rules and regulations OSHA, Operations and Maintenance Procedures Regularly interprets operating procedures and incorporates them into technical training curriculum and programs in partnership with SMEs Consults with managers, SMEs, and learners to identify training needs and then builds quality, measurable learning objectives to eliminate or mitigate gaps Develops, implements and delivers training programs for various levels of employees across the organization that align with our company strategy and development initiatives Develops technical training materials e.g. course agendas, instructor and participant guides, learning aids, etc. Coordinates, monitors, tracks, assigns, schedules and maintains Company and regulatory compliance training records Evaluates training program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback Develops and monitors spending against the departmental budget Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development Represents the Company as a member of committees such as the Northeast Gas Association Training and Operator Qualification Committee and shares knowledge with team members Performs other related duties as required Provides storm emergency response support What does it take to be a Training Specialist? Required Bachelors degree in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Communications or a relevant field. In lieu of a bachelors degree, an associates degree in the aforementioned fields and at least 3 years of related experience in training, employee development, utility operations or similar. In lieu of a degree, a high school diploma or equivalency degree and at least 5 years of related experience in training, employee development, utility operations or similar. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software programs quickly Experience with and/or the ability to learn a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods e.g. Captivate, Articulate, etc. Strong presentation and facilitation skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to quickly synthesize and create course content based on input from subject matter experts, general business periodicals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations Ability to handle sensitive and or confidential documents and information with care Ability to design and implement effective training and development programs Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives Valid drivers license Preferred: Experience in Energy & Utilities or services industry; strong knowledge and experience in regulatory and compliance requirements Experience using a Learning Management System LMS to coordinate, track, and report on employee training Knowledge of and experience with Gas Operator Qualifications Applications will be accepted until October 16, 2024.