Trainer
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Conduct field observations to evaluate employee work practices, verify competency, and identify safety concerns. Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs including new hire orientation, apprenticeship, and technical skills development through classroom and hands-on instruction. Support incident investigations by gathering information and identifying corrective actions while providing coaching and mentoring to employees at all levels. Assist with storm restoration activities and other operational assignments as needed. Maintain training records and track employee certifications. This role requires frequent travel, overnight assignments, and work in challenging weather conditions.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the electric utility industry
- Frequent travel, including overnight travel
- Available for emergency response, storm restoration, and after-hours assignments, including overnight work
- Willing to work a flexible schedule as business needs dictate
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, and work on uneven terrain for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance
- Sufficient visual acuity to review documents, analyze data, observe work activities, and operate a computer
- Ability to safely navigate active construction and utility work sites
Desired Qualifications
- Additional technical, vocational, or industry-related training
- Extensive experience with overhead and underground utility construction, maintenance, and operations involving both primary and secondary systems
- Experience developing, facilitating, and implementing employee training programs
- Experience leading meetings and presenting information to employees, supervisors, managers, and other stakeholders
- Experience conducting incident investigations and employee interviews
- OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
- CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor Certification
- Flagger Trainer Certification
- Forklift and Telehandler Certification
- Pole Top and Bucket Rescue Instructor Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Trainer Certification
- Additional industry-related safety and training certifications as applicable
- Strong knowledge of utility industry work practices, safety standards, and OSHA regulations
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Ability to train and engage diverse audiences in both classroom and field environments
- Strong conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills
- Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability and willingness to learn and utilize new technologies and software systems
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment
- Professionalism and integrity
- Accountability and personal responsibility
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Adaptability and resilience
- Initiative and self-motivation
- Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
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