Manager Technical Training

Alliant Energy•Madison, WI

About The Position

Manager Technical Training manages and provides leadership for the strategic vision, design, development, and execution of technical training and apprenticeship programs. This position will work with operations leadership and various internal stakeholders to implement strategies and process changes. This role provides feedback on programmatic improvements to ensure that the training programs meet the needs of Alliant Energy, the business unit, participants, and communities served.

Requirements

5 years of experience in large electric construction, gas and electric operations, project management, or related work
3 years supervisory experience or equivalent. (Equivalent supervisory experiences may include project management, providing work direction, leadership experience through temporary assignments, roles in the community or external organizations, or other demonstrated leadership experience.)
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working with labor union management preferred.
Knowledge of safety rules and applicable electric codes and DOT regulations preferred.
Demonstrated ability to read and understand utility maps, plan and profiles, and drawings preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.
Responsible for the planning, coordinating, and directing of technical training policies, programs, and schedules based on knowledge of identified training needs, regulatory mandates, company production processes, business systems, or change in procedures and services. Manages in‐house and externally provided training programs, practices, and procedures to ensure optimal utilization of personnel.
Establishes, maintains, and leverages critical community and internal partnerships to build technical skill pipeline within communities of Interstate Power and Light (IPL).
Works with system and process owners to implement process improvements. Responsible for ensuring resources are available, trained, and assigned to address process improvements.
Manages a budget and is able to account for variances.
Drives best practices to ensure on-going success of technical training programs, including innovative solutions and apprenticeship engagement.
With the assistance of the safety department, investigates accidents and safety incidents. Responsible for communicating safety investigation information to management.
Administers and monitors safety programs and performs safety assessments.
Possesses in-depth knowledge of company labor agreements to ensure proper negotiation and implementation of work rules. Maintains a solid working relationship with union leadership while making strategic recommendations to increase productivity, quality, and customer service levels.
Understands and enforces rules set by regulatory bodies, e.g., Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.