·        Develops, delivers, coordinates and conducts hands-on-technical, safety and regulatory training programs and curriculum to provide gas operations personnel with the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform their jobs in a safe and qualified manner.

·        Works with local mangement and supervisory staff on the development, delivery and evaluation of employee progression (i.e., apprentice through First Class). Develops and coordinates progression training curriculum to ensure that employees in progression are provided the knowledge skills and abilities required for the appropriate skill level.

·        Evaluate, modify and update existing training programs, materials to ensure continuous improvement and drive a performance-based culture that fosters a safe working environment.

·        Ensures accurate and reliable documentation and records for the Company’s training activities.

·        Audits internal compliance; verifies that procedures, work practices, record keeping, and reporting are followed, and meet regulatory requirements.

·        Monitor and maintain Operator Qualification (OQ) training and qualification records ensuring all employees that perform covered tasks are trained, qualified and re-qualified within the established regulatory guidelines.

·        Assists in the evaluation and implementation for changes in operating procedures to ensure that the relationship between procedures and their corresponding OQ covered tasks are appropriate and up to date.

·        Assists with the evaluation of new procedures and work methods for operator qualification requirements and develops new procedures, training and OQ evaluations as needed.

·        Participates and assists in the development and revision of procedural manuals for gas workers covering operations, maintenance, emergency response, and gas service procedures.

·        Evaluates and recommends changes to existing procedures and work methods to ensure compliance, worker safety and instill a culture of continuous improvement.

·        Ensures that changes to operating procedures, policy’s and work practices are communicated to employees and contractors including a documented review and training as necessary.

·        Assists in the development and delivery of the annual Contractor Orientation program to ensure that the approximately one-hundred fifty contractor personnel working on our system are trained and knowledgeable of Unitil’s Operation and Maintenance procedures.

·        Assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive program for O&M procedure reviews for all employees.

·        Facilitates and delivers Emergency Response Management Seminars and Pipeline Safety Training Presentations to local Fire Departments and Municipalities to support Unitil’s Public Awareness Program annually

·        Conducts Excavation and Contractor Awareness Trainings to promote safety and protect underground facilities as needed

·        Participates in Mutual Aid Functional Exercises as needed

·        Seven years progressively responsible experience in gas operations and construction, engineering, meter and service, LNG and LPGA production facilities or directly related experience with emphasis on industry work practices and regulatory requirements.

·        Demonstrated experience in working and communicating across functional boundaries, interacting with bargaining unit workforce and leadership.

·        Background in code compliance with an understanding of all applicable codes, i.e. 49 CFR 192, 49 CFR 193, CMR 220, NH PUC 500, NH PUC 800, ME PUC 420, NFPA 58/59 and NFPA 59A.

·        Ability to use desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

·        Ability to learn industry specific Learning Management Systems (ITS, Veriforce) to manage Company Operator Qualifications (O.Q.)

·        Must possess Operator Qualification (certification based upon the requirements set forth in D.O.T. 49 CFR 192, Subpart N

·        Will be drug tested under the PHMSA drug pool