Gas Compliance Training Consultant

Company:	Xcel Energy Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (16)
Job Location(s):	Henderson
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Education:	Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Energy

Position Description

Gas Compliance Training Consultant-20592

Description

Xcel Energy is seeking a professional to provide gas operations training for apprentices and existing journeymen at our Materials Distribution Center in Henderson, CO. This challenging position offers a unique opportunity to assist in developing a new gas operations training process. There will be travel throughout the Colorado region.

Previous experience as a journeyman gas worker is required.

At Xcel Energy, our customers' quality of life depends on the energy we provide. Every time they flip a switch or turn a dial, they tap into the energy of over 12,000 people working to make life better. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers.

Xcel Energy has become a leader in the energy industry by demonstrating excellence in environmental performance. Our environmental commitment includes improving air quality, conserving resources, harnessing renewable energy, and protecting wildlife and habitats.

Xcel Energy's vitality comes from our people. It takes professionals in engineering, customer service, linemen, marketing and sales professionals, energy traders, mechanics, finance and accounting professionals and many others to power our company. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include a range of options and coverage levels.

Summary

This position provides primary support to gas operations and is responsible for identifying, developing and/or implementing departmental, corporate, and regulatory required training initiatives. Subject matter expert within assigned area of responsibility. Provides daily direction for training program participants. Develop, deliver, administer and schedule compliance and technical training programs to bargaining, non-bargaining and management employees ensuring content and method utilized is in compliance with regulatory requirements (i.e. DOT, OSHA, EPA, State and Company policies/procedures etc.). Provide internal consulting services to operating units including all levels of management ensuring current and future regulatory and technical training requirements are met. Manage and audit record keeping process and report as required. Interface with industry, regulatory, and state agencies to ensure current and future programs are compliant. Lead or participate on training/safety teams. Participate with Joint Apprentice Training committees to ensure that apprentice training meets state certification requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

Develop, coordinate, deliver and administer compliance and technical training to bargaining and non-bargaining unit employees including management. Interface with industry and regulatory agencies to keep current on the changes developing in the regulations.
Provide internal consulting services to operating units including all levels of management ensuring current and future regulatory requirements are met. Work as a liaison with state and federal regulators on critical issues (such as incident investigations, policy improvements, participating in program audits).
Coordinate, schedule and determine appropriate content and method of training (i.e. on-line training, virtual training and face-to-face training) for all employees (bargaining unit, non-bargaining unit and management) ensuring technical and regulatory requirements are met.
Utilize business process tools (scorecard, management system processes, material and delivery evaluations) to improve efficiency and the quality of services and products delivered to the customer ensuring programs are effective.
Provide direction to Technical Training staff to ensure complete and accurate documentation of training and evaluations. Manage and audit process to ensure programs and methods are compliant with current and future regulatory requirements.
Reporting of annual compliance training as required.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor of Science degree, Safety, or related degree (6 years of safety and training related work experience in the natural gas industry may substitute for the degree)
5 years experience working with gas compliance and regulatory requirements (DOT) and/or a related technical area
Journeyman experience in the natural gas industry
Thorough understanding of safety and OSHA compliance requirements
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills, project management, and communication skills (written and oral)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite
Position may require extended periods of time at various customer sites

Preferred

Knowledge of ADDIE theory and application
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Primary LocationCO-Henderson

Schedule Full-time