Lead Operations Technical Instructor

Blattner

10d•$100,561 - $145,814

About The Position

The Lead Operations Technical Instructor facilitates hands-on training for construction field personnel to develop skills in work tasks, standard work instructions, safe work practices, quality, and productivity. The role trains and mentors Trade Superintendents, Assistant Trade Superintendents, Forepersons, and field employees who deliver training, helping them improve their facilitation abilities. It serves as a liaison between corporate and job sites for learning and development needs and champions corporate culture, Lean Advantage, and standardized work processes. The instructor delivers active training at construction sites nationwide, including technical instruction in tool use and equipment operation, safety and quality training, and Train the Trainer sessions. The role coordinates with Talent Development and works with site management and corporate staff to maintain training materials and ensure training records are properly reported in the Learning Hub. It observes crews to verify adherence to standard work and work sequences, consults with Process Improvement on potential changes, and supports site management in training and developing leadership personnel.

Requirements

A four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, practical field experience, and demonstrable knowledge of company processes and systems.
Eight or more years of progressive related experience, including four or more years leading and supervising construction teams; alternatively, demonstrated leadership and supervision abilities to teach and develop construction supervisors.
Experience creating and delivering construction, safety, quality, standard process, or regulatory training, or an equivalent combination of training and/or construction experience.
Understanding of curriculum design.
Ability to travel 50% to project sites across the United States.

Nice To Haves

Renewable energy construction experience.
Experience with Workday.

Responsibilities

Facilitate hands-on training for Trade Superintendents, Assistant Trade Superintendents, Forepersons, and trade crews in quality, safety, technical work, tool usage, equipment operation, and Train the Trainer skills.
Coordinate with Talent Development to support project teams' responsibilities under the corporate safety program, electrical safety program, and site-specific safety policies through the Hands-on Training program.
Work with site management and corporate staff to keep training materials current and ensure training is tracked and reported appropriately within the Learning Hub.
Champion Standard Work, including work methods, work instructions, and lessons learned, particularly in relation to safety and quality.
Observe work crews and verify that standard work and work sequences are followed and consistently enforced on projects; consult with Process Improvement about any necessary changes.
Assist site management with technical training and leadership development in standard work, safety, and quality.
Serve as a liaison between the corporate office and job sites regarding learning and development needs.
Train and mentor field employees who provide training to improve their facilitation abilities.