Senior Emerging Technology Instructor

natgridProd • Worcester, MA

11d • $133,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Sr. Emerging Technology Instructor for their Talent Management and Development business function. This position will be located onsite at the Millbury, Massachusetts Training Center. The role focuses on delivering high-quality learning experiences that meet clients' technical, regulatory, and safety learning needs through a blended learning approach, and supporting the design and development of learning solutions.

Requirements

• A High school Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of Electrical Operations experience with knowledge in Electric Overhead.
• Journeyman/Journeywoman/Journey person in Overhead Distribution or rated line worker in Overhead Distribution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including active listening and presentation skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, be able to perform in a team environment, collaborate with others, handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Valid CDL A driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
• Strong knowledge of safety policies and overhead maintenance procedures along with construction standards, with the ability to work collaboratively between these functions.
• Understanding of Learning and Development principles.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and various business-related software.
• Must be physically able to perform routine operating duties.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience and/or advanced education in Engineering, Education, or a related field are considered a plus.
• Candidates may also be asked to demonstrate their presentation skills and knowledge of technical subject matter by conducting a short training presentation.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Standards and Work Methods to develop deep understanding of new technologies pending rollout.
• Develop high quality trainings to train learners on new and emerging technologies prior to rollout.
• Deliver technical training programs to clients through a blended learning approach, such as hands on activities to stimulate real tasks, ensuring that National Grid is effectively providing training in line with external requirements, operational priorities, and best practice.
• Support the design and development of cohesive and innovative curriculum and training programs to meet client learning requests.
• Liaise with the business, acting as a technical training advisor for various departments throughout the company to resolve any queries or issues.
• Administer testing and conduct physical and technical assessments.
• Represent technical training as the subject matter expert on various committees to ensure that technical training is represented and understood in the business.
• Conduct assessments of training needs associated with the introduction of new equipment, procedures, and technology to ensure that National Grid incorporates best practice into learning methods and programs.
• Participate as a subject matter expert during the modification and creation of new technical training programs by the Design and Development areas of Technical Training.
• Keep up to date on training developments to ensure that innovation and latest learning requirements and ideas are incorporated into National Grids technical training programs.
• Define, create, and deliver training programs such as preparing lesson plans and developing instructor materials and assessments to meet the learning and development needs of the business and ensure all external requirements are met.
• Coordinate learning records administration including monitoring course completions, attendance, assessments, and qualifications.
• Represent Technical Training as the subject matter expert including governance bodies, transformation and best practice committees and other technical committees in order ensure that Technical Training is represented and understood in the business.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class.
• Affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
• A workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
• A culture of respect for all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED