Electric Technical Trainer - Line

NiSource

About The Position

Job Summary The Technical Trainer plans, prepares and delivers training programs to meet the development needs of the employees. Provides quality, timely and innovative training curriculum, including but not limited to: safety and applications along with training within Electric Operations job classifications. Builds and maintains working relationships with operations, construction, engineering, customer operations, etc. while meeting their business needs. Assess course and curriculum development. Takes actions to ensure employees are properly prepared to work safely, effectively and in compliance with all Regulatory, OSHA and industry requirements. This role also makes final determination on employee training and work readiness/progression status. Works together with field operations and Field Technical Trainers to determine employee competency to determine and deliver competency training as needed. Essential Functions Technical Trainer 1: Leads learning events to build student knowledge and skills with a primary focus on electric line operation and maintenance, and other operations activities Integrates classroom training, hands on practice and simulation, and on the job training (OJT) events that maximize student learning Delivers training initiatives that provide practical in field experience for employees to build employees mastery Identifies and recommends classroom and hands on training activity improvements while working with curriculum team to continually improve training activities Directs the planning, execution, delivery, and facilitation of all training programs in specified disciplines Provides training recommendation to governance process Provides training recommendations to Certifications programs to ensure employees are able to demonstrate knowledge and hands-on competency Manage & direct the work of trainees while in training courses Promotes a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of employee safety program and support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of co-workers Position may have estimated travel up to 20% Technical Trainer 2: (Includes Technical Trainer 1 duties plus): Independently provides learning activities for more complex courses to improve student knowledge Oversees training of tech trainer 1 Implements/trains learning initiatives that provide practical in field experience for employees Identifies/reacts to learning opportunities, while developing employees towards masterly level of job positions Partners with operations management to identify training needs and delivers programs to ensure compliance Identifies needs and participates with Gas Standard reviews within operations Researches, analyzes and applies current technology and related training by reviewing periodicals, journals, attending seminars, etc. to continuously improve training courses Monitors energy industry trends, analyzes potential impacts and recommends strategic approaches Technical Trainer 3 (Includes Technical Trainer 2 duties plus): Leads learning events that build student knowledge and skill with a primary focus on electric activities Directs classroom training, hands on practice and simulation, and on the job training (OJT) events that maximize student learning. Implements/trains learning initiatives that provide practical in field experience for employees Leads a Training governance program Subject matter expert for curriculum development Develops and maintains working relationships with front line leaders to be aware of trainee experiences and knowledge. Monitors energy industry trends, analyzes potential impacts and recommends strategic approaches

Requirements

1 year of experience in electric industry and background in training within a related utility, skilled trades, emergency response community, or in training military personnel
Experience delivering effective technical training programs
3+ years of experience in electric industry and background in training within a related utility, skilled trades, emergency response community, or in training military personnel
Experience delivering effective technical training & evaluation programs
5+ years of experience in electric utility industry and background in training within a related utility, skilled trades, emergency response community, or in training military personnel
Extensive experience in delivering effective technical training & evaluation programs
Previous experience as a facilitator for various size groups
Excellent communications, presentation, interpersonal skills
Knowledge of PC applications/skills
Knowledge of maintenance and operating procedures and processes used in the programs assigned
Working knowledge of PC applications/skills (PST, LMS, Onboard, WMS, MDTs, etc.)
Extensive knowledge of maintenance and operating procedures and processes used in the programs assigned
Advanced knowledge of PC applications/skills (PST, LMS, Onboard, WMS, MDTs, etc.)
Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement (where applicable)
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
Valid Driver's License Upon Hire
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree other technical related certifications or equivalent field experience Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Leads learning events to build student knowledge and skills with a primary focus on electric line operation and maintenance, and other operations activities
Integrates classroom training, hands on practice and simulation, and on the job training (OJT) events that maximize student learning
Delivers training initiatives that provide practical in field experience for employees to build employees mastery
Identifies and recommends classroom and hands on training activity improvements while working with curriculum team to continually improve training activities
Directs the planning, execution, delivery, and facilitation of all training programs in specified disciplines
Provides training recommendation to governance process
Provides training recommendations to Certifications programs to ensure employees are able to demonstrate knowledge and hands-on competency
Manage & direct the work of trainees while in training courses
Promotes a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of employee safety program and support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of co-workers
Independently provides learning activities for more complex courses to improve student knowledge
Oversees training of tech trainer 1
Implements/trains learning initiatives that provide practical in field experience for employees
Identifies/reacts to learning opportunities, while developing employees towards masterly level of job positions
Partners with operations management to identify training needs and delivers programs to ensure compliance
Identifies needs and participates with Gas Standard reviews within operations
Researches, analyzes and applies current technology and related training by reviewing periodicals, journals, attending seminars, etc. to continuously improve training courses
Monitors energy industry trends, analyzes potential impacts and recommends strategic approaches
Leads a Training governance program
Subject matter expert for curriculum development
Develops and maintains working relationships with front line leaders to be aware of trainee experiences and knowledge.