(Agile1)Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

Abacus•Livermore, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Instructional Designer will design and develop instructor-led classroom and field-based on-the-job training for apprenticeships in the power generation utility industry. The work includes analyzing complex, high-risk, hands-on tasks performed by hydro utility workers and creating learning materials that support applied skills development and job performance. The assignment is a 12-month contract with potential to extend. It is hybrid, with work primarily from a home office and in-person milestone meetings in Livermore and other PG&E locations as needed. Quarterly travel to PG&E locations, including the Sierra region, is required; occasional overnight stays may be necessary. Travel expenses are reimbursed when applicable. The worker must reside in PG&E service territory and be available during 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific office hours. A PG&E laptop will be issued; additional equipment is to be provided by the supplier.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills, such as in electrical utilities or related industries.
Bachelor's degree in instructional design or an education-related area of study.
Skill in instructional design methodologies and technical writing.
Experience with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Ability to self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables on time.
Ability to work closely with a team and subject matter experts and proactively communicate concerns, issues, and risks.
Must currently reside in PG&E service territory.
Availability during office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific and ability to attend in-person milestone meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hydroelectric operations, mechanical engineering, or machining.
Master's degree in instructional design or an education-related area of study.
Experience with QuestionMark and Author-It.
Graphic design skills.
Teaching experience.
Previous PG&E Academy experience.

Responsibilities

Design and develop classroom instructor-led and field-based on-the-job training for utility industry apprenticeships.
Perform detailed task analysis for hydro utility workers carrying out complex, high-risk, hands-on work.
Create hands-on practice activities, student guides, facilitator guides, and scenario-based learning materials.
Develop assessments, simulations, videos, and other instructional media to support applied skills development and job performance.
Define learning objectives and course structures aligned with stakeholder needs and safety requirements, including constraints of remote learning environments.
Apply company standards, guidelines, and templates under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer.
Participate in milestone meetings with subject matter experts, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train-the-trainer, and pilot meetings.
Engage subject matter experts in ongoing content review and validation.
Manage assigned tasks and deadlines, and proactively communicate concerns, issues, and risks to the team and subject matter experts.
Attend in-person milestone meetings and travel to PG&E locations as required.