Lead Workforce Development Trainer

Rosendin•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Lead Workforce Development Trainer supports employee growth by delivering training programs and workshops for both field and office staff. Topics typically include supervisory skills, work readiness, team collaboration, and communication. This role requires a strong understanding of business needs and subject matter expertise. They may assume a team lead role for the work group. The Lead WFD Trainer is a senior level employee development role that has an advanced understanding and can anticipate business needs. They direct new training program design and analyze session feedback to make recommendations for improvement to content and presentations. They have subject matter expertise in a particular subject, training program, or function of the company and are a trusted partner to the business. They have an increased exposure to senior leadership in the business unit and mentor Senior WFD Trainers. The Workforce Development program focuses on field employee success and is structured around four key areas: Recruitment, Onboarding, Skills Training, and Leadership Development, with intentional overlap to support office-based teams.

Requirements

Proven work experience in a training or similar role is preferred.
Understanding of electrical construction and contracting.
Ability to speak comfortably in front of a classroom audience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to analyze business and training needs for improvement.
Experience in developing and implementing training programs is preferred.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Generally, requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
Requires 6+ years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Union experience is preferred.
Instructional Design certification is preferred.
Presentation skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruitment Organizes and attends local job and career fairs.
Coordinates recruitment efforts with Marketing and Business Development teams.
Processes field applications submitted via rosendin.com/electricians
Interviews and assesses field applicants, providing next steps (e.g., referral to local union halls).
Aligns hiring needs with local union representatives.
Explores and engages with local and national recruitment programs.
Onboarding Designs onboarding program content and duration based on local needs assessments.
Coordinates onboarding materials with Corporate Learning & Development and Safety departments.
Facilitates onboarding sessions focused on culture, safety, and skills.
Administers written and hands-on skills assessments.
Manages DocuSign paperwork for new hires.
Skills Training Delivers hands-on training modules for various classifications (e.g., conduit bending, MC cable installation, terminations).
Facilitates basic skills training for new industry entrants, focusing on safe and proper tool/material use.
Leads bootcamp-style sessions for sub-journeyman level employees.
Leadership Development Coordinates and/or facilitates: Foreman Development Series Field supervision training App-based and software-based training
Customizes training content to meet local needs.
Promotes the Rosendin Field Operations Manual and internal processes.
Coordinates with external consultants or vendors for specialized training.
General Workforce Development Support Promote Rosendin culture, core values, mission statement, and vision
Pursue & coordinate grant & training reimbursement opportunities
Pursue & coordinate continued education credits (for class participants) as available per location
Track & report training metrics as identified by corporate training or regional leadership
Capture participant feedback on all trainings via survey
Communicate upcoming schedule & direction with corporate Learning & Development Team
Participate in personal continued education & development as identified by regional management & corporate Learning & Development management
Develop new training content as needed
Participate in peer reviews of newly developed or extensively modified content
Participate in scheduled Workforce Development meetings
Assign (recommend) LinkedIn Learning paths & content to field employees
Counsel & coach struggling field employees
Connect field & office teams through joint training opportunities
May manage additional local training resources
Promote a positive community presence