Field Operations Technical Trainer Mec

Buffalo, NY. National Fuel. Field Operations Technical Trainer Mechanical Training. FT. Benefits. $62,500- $67,000/Year. Closing Date: November 15, 2026 National Fuel is currently seeking a Field Operations Technical Trainer for an outstanding career opportunity in the Mechanical department located at our Operations hub in West Seneca, NY. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with hands-on mechanical, field operations, construction, utility, or skilled trades experience who enjoys teaching others, troubleshooting equipment or processes, and helping employees build the technical skills needed to work safely and effectively in the field. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the administration of Operator Qualifications (OQs) by delivering initial and refresher training, coordinating qualification schedules, and conducting covered task evaluations for Field Operations personnel. Develop, maintain, and improve practical training materials, including presentations, handouts, equipment demonstrations, and hands-on instructional tools or resources. Prepare training environments by ensuring classroom setup, equipment functionality, and availability of necessary materials, tools, and resources. Use real-world mechanical or field experience to explain concepts, demonstrate safe work practices, and reinforce procedures, protocols, and lessons learned. Communicate technical material clearly and adapt explanations for different learning styles to help employees understand and apply mechanical and operational requirements. Follow-up with class participants in the field, and at job locations, to reinforce procedures and concepts. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree plus experience in supervisory field operations, mechanical, construction, utility, or skilled trades role. Experience teaching, training, or explaining technical information in a classroom, lab, or field setting. Current Operator Qualification status, or willingness to complete the required training and qualifications through National Fuel. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to communicate clearly with groups. Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree with a focus in construction management, engineering technology, or process management. Prior experience in an operational capacity with related qualifications within the natural gas industry. HOW TO APPLY: The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT mandated drug test, as well as participate in random drug testing. The DOT maintains a list of banned substances which includes medical or recreational marijuana. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) by November 15, 2026, to [email protected]. Please reference position 26-088NY Field Op Technical Trainer in the subject line of your email. Attachments with a .docm extension will not be accepted.