The Training Lead serves as the primary coordinator and technical lead for the Virginia Natural Gas Operations Training Team. This position provides day-to-day leadership, work coordination, coaching, and guidance to field trainers and instructional design resources while remaining actively engaged in training delivery, curriculum development, Operator Qualification (OQ) program support, and workforce readiness initiatives. Directly oversees Field Trainers and provides dotted-line, functional oversight to the Instructional Designer in support of curriculum development and training initiatives.
This is a working leadership role with limited supervisory authority. The incumbent leads through influence, collaboration, and subject matter expertise while maintaining direct responsibility for training delivery, curriculum modifications input, qualification program support, and continuous improvement efforts. The Training Lead serves as a key liaison among Operations, Safety, Compliance, and Training stakeholders to ensure workforce readiness, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in operations training, technical training, learning and development, workforce development, or a related field.
- Experience delivering instructor-led and/or field-based technical training.
- Experience developing, implementing, or maintaining training curriculum.
- Demonstrated formal or informal leadership experience leading projects, initiatives, teams, or work groups.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and learning technologies.
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Learning Technologies, Business, or related field.
- Experience supporting Operator Qualification (OQ) programs.
- Experience in natural gas operations, utility operations, safety, compliance, or workforce qualification programs.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and performance-based training methodologies.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning technologies.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory and compliance requirements impacting gas operations training.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 21098
Job Category: Training
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Virginia Natural Gas
Pay Range: $88,850.00 - $139,620.80 USD null: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.
