Senior Technical Instructor - Lineman

Xcel Energy•Henderson, CO

1d•$84,900 - $120,567•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company serving millions of customers across eight states. They are dedicated to improving service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy offers opportunities for growth, skill expansion, and participation in the clean energy transition, with meaningful rewards and support. The company values its employees as the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping them be their best. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model, with many roles expected to work onsite three days per week, though specific location needs vary. The Senior Technical Instructor - Lineman position involves providing professional safety/technical training consulting across the company, developing and maintaining training materials using systematic approaches, designing evaluation instruments, and analyzing feedback for improvements. This role may require extended periods at customer sites and involves managing training programs and coordinating apprenticeship programs within regions, with up to 75% travel. The position can be located in Amarillo, TX or Henderson, CO.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Education, or technical field related to the subject(s) in which the individual will provide instruction is preferred, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge (specialized trade school, instructor certification, military training, journeyman training) is required.
Five years of training experience or equivalent technical work experience related to subject area of instruction.
Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of adult learning principles.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman Lineman Experience

Responsibilities

Utilize systematic approach to training to deliver effective training, and adhere to records management requirements.
Design and develop skills enhancement strategies and practices to support continuous improvement of personnel necessary to meet/exceed business and organizational goals and to be successful in meeting industry and competitive challenges.
Provide oversight and work direction for apprenticeship programs, continuing technical training, and instructional staff.
Support continuous improvement of field staff to meet/exceed organizational goals.
Fully utilize business processes (scorecard, marketing strategies, manufacturing-analysis, design, development, delivery and evaluation) and project management in implementing training.
Consult with customer to identify business needs and objectives.
Provide customer contact for all training services, products and programs.
Design and maintain effective testing instruments and perform statistical analysis to quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate overall effectiveness, cost benefit and ultimate bottom line impact of the training/consulting product or service provided.
Perform technical and process improvement consulting.
Meet continuing technical and instructional requirements by adhering to Training Process Procedures.
Coordinate and facilitate special projects.