Title:  Operations Training Instructor

Date:  Apr 21, 2026
Location: 

Topeka, KS, US, 66608

Company:  NPL Construction (S4)
Description: 

Who We Are

Connecting People to Possibility
As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.

 

Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.

 

As an Operations Training Instructor II, you will design, deliver, and evaluate advanced technical and safety training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and foster a culture of operational excellence among gas utility personnel. You will serve as the bridge between complex regulations and field execution, developing high-impact learning experiences that directly enhance the safety and proficiency of the workforce.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and deliver advanced classroom, virtual, and hands-on training for gas utility operations
  • Design and update training curricula, manuals, and multimedia materials to align with regulatory standards
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for technical operations and emergency response protocols
  • Conduct competency assessments and Operator Qualification (OQ) evaluations per DOT Part 192 requirements
  • Analyze training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on performance metrics and feedback
  • Mentor and coach new instructors to standardize training delivery across the organization
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training solutions
  • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA and DOT mandates
  • Perform other tasks as assigned or requested

What You'll Have

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 4+ years of experience in gas construction, pipeline replacement, or utility operations
  • Proven expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles
  • Advanced knowledge of DOT Part 192, PHMSA, and OSHA regulations
  • Technical proficiency in pipeline integrity, pressure control, and emergency procedures
  • Certifications such as OQ Evaluator, OSHA Trainer, or Instructional Design preferred
  • Strong facilitation skills for delivering technical training to diverse audiences
  • Ability to travel to multiple locations for training delivery
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and virtual training tools

What You'll Get

  • Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • 401K w/ Company Match
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays 
  • Potential Bonus Opportunities 
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Employee Discounts 
  • Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

  • Work is performed in a 50% office and 50% field work at warehouse and construction sites
  • Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
  • Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
  • Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
  • Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Legal Stuff

  • Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
  • Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
  • Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
  • Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record

Our Commitment to Opportunity

This job description is subject to change at any time.  It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

 

Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.


Nearest Major Market: Topeka