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Entergy Training Specialist (Utility Gas Operations) in Westwego, Louisiana
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
This position can be filled as a Technical Training Specialist or Technical Training Specialist Senior depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
The position is responsible for delivering learning content as needed to support Utility Operations Learning & Development programs as required by the Manager and Supervisor of Technical Skills Training. This learning content may include, but is not limited to, technical skills, processes & procedures, software applications, safety, human performance, business acumen, and employee core competencies. The Training Specialist delivers this learning content utilizing a variety of formal platform presentation, facilitation, and one-on-one communication skills; as well as, a wide range of technology to include face-to-face, hands on, overhead video projection systems, smart boards, and augmented/virtual reality devices. The learning content delivery audience ranges from newly hired employees to advanced learning for seasoned employees.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver technical skills training programs to ensure employees possess needed technical skills, as well as, have the right knowledge of safety, Gas Operations business practices, standards, policies and procedures required to perform effectively in their jobs.
Delivery will occur in classroom, distance learning and field environments. Scope of instruction will encompass fundamental, intermediate and advanced skill levels.
Administer competency evaluations (written and hands-on) to employees as they progress through established training programs.
This position may be required to deliver all applicable safety compliance training inclusive of OSHA and Entergy mandated safety training.
This position will also assist with the design, development and maintenance of new and existing training materials.
Training responsibilities include supporting Utility Operations and Jurisdictional Safety departments in fulfilling storm restoration responsibilities.
This position will be responsible for developing training schedules, registering students to attend learning events, tracking student attendance, and administering course evaluations.
This position is expected to carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education required of the position
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate degree/bachelor’s degree desired.
Minimum experience required of the position
Training Specialist : 6 years Gas Operations experience
Training Specialist, Sr : 8 years Gas Operations experience
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
Welding Experience
Polyethylene Fusion Experience
Commercial Driver’s License
Experience Hot Tapping/Stopping High- & Low-Pressure Gas Lines
Strong Safety culture to include understanding of human performance tools.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Moderate to advanced level of competence with Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technology and software tools.
Ability to comprehend and adjust to emerging technologies
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously with coworkers and customers.
Ability to work with multiple levels of the organizational structure.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Notice: As a safety sensitive position, compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol regulations is required, including but not limited to pre-employment drug testing and background screening.
*Entergy has entered into an agreement to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business to Bernhard Capital Partners. The sale is expected to close in approximately the third quarter of 2025. Entergy has no planned reduction in workforce as a result of this sale, and intends to operate the business as usual prior to the sale.*
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Primary Location: Louisiana-Westwego Louisiana : Westwego
Job Function : Professional
FLSA Status : Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings : 1
Req ID: 116081
Travel Percentage :Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) to view the EEI page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here (humanr@entergy.com?subject=Accessibility) and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .
Pay Transparency Notice:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
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