Senior Training Specialist

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc.•Aiken, SC

About The Position

Pinnacle Specialty Group is a woman-owned and operated small business specializing in providing project and contract management for Professional, Technical, Engineering, IT and Support Services. We offer full benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K - Company Matched. Duties and Responsibilities Under limited supervision, performs a variety of instructional support functions including analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of training. Using effective training methods provides trainees with the knowledge and skills required to perform their jobs safely and competently. Provides assistance to training staff members in performing training activities and by reviewing/evaluating training materials prior to approval. May act in a lead capacity for a limited subject area, or administration of a training program, and be held accountable for training results in that area. Significant involvement with identification of training needs. May act as a Subcontract Technical Representative, coordinating all efforts of subcontracted personnel, including budgeting, man hour accounting, and overseeing work accomplishment. May have input in the budgeting process for a particular training program. Complete requirements for a qualified Instructional Technologist in accordance with Manual 4B, Training and Qualification. − Present training in a variety of setting; monitor and promote trainee achievement of objectives. − Conduct trainee evaluation and remediation. − Maintain accurate records and files in support of training (i.e., rosters, examinations, transmittals). − Perform evaluation of training effectiveness by conducting end-of-course evaluations and compiling exam results data. − Provide training status updates to management. − Conduct needs, job and task analyses on assigned training projects. − Develop and maintain task-to-training matrices. − Design training to include objectives based on skills, knowledge and abilities; sequence of instruction; training methods and settings. − Develop test items that measure trainee performance, are consistent with cognitive level of objectives, and ensure predictive validity, and other evaluation instruments. − Develop/revise training materials based on feedback from student/instructor evaluations; and as changes occur to equipment, procedures, practices, policy, or other information on which training is based; addressing target audiences, using a variety of media, and providing varied learning experiences. − Evaluate training materials for compliance with DOE O 426.2, Manual 4B, and industry standards and good practices. − Conduct training program assessments and Management Field Observations (MFOs). − Provide guidance to training staff on instructor skills and the conduct of training processes (i.e., analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.) Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Obtain safety training, obey safety rules. And make safety an integral part of each task. Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition. Develop Training Program Descriptions (TPDs) for assigned training program(s). − Respond to audit and surveillance reports (internal and external) on training activities. Develop responses/corrective actions (STAR) to findings and track these items to closure in a timely manner. − Remain current in field(s) of expertise and continually enhance knowledge and skills. − Perform varied training administration tasks such as duplication/production of training materials, completion of OSR or electronic training forms; navigating the TRAIN/AQM system; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

HS Diploma + 12 Years Relevant Experience in Education or in the field being instructed or 10 years SRS facility operations experience
AS Degree +8 Years Relevant Experience in Education or in the field being instructed
BS/BA Degree + 4 Years Relevant Experience in Education or in the field being instructed
10+ years specialized experience as a qualified/certified Rigger or Mobile Crane operator.
Currently or able to qualify as an instructor in accordance with the SRS 4B Manual.
Minimum ten (10) years’ experience as a qualified/certified Rigger or Mobile Crane Operator.
Working knowledge of TM90-7 The Site Hoisting and Rigging Manual
Due to government and/or federal regulations for this position, proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Substantial expertise and working knowledge of rigging and crane operations, standards, and practices is highly preferred.
Knowledgeable of the SRS’s Learning Management System (LMS).
Familiar in the content of lessons, generalizations of concepts, and applications to rigging/crane equipment operation(s).
Highly efficient organizational skills.
Knowledge in the content of assigned lessons and general concepts sufficient to pinpoint causes of deficiencies in achievement.
Familiarity with task-to-training analysis.
Proficient in curriculum development.
Familiarity with applicable Federal Laws, DOE Orders, and SRS policies concerning Training and Rigging/Crane equipment operations.
Demonstrate exemplary performance to tasks in the discipline and evaluate student performance of those tasks.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of instructional support functions including analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of training.
Using effective training methods provides trainees with the knowledge and skills required to perform their jobs safely and competently.
Provides assistance to training staff members in performing training activities and by reviewing/evaluating training materials prior to approval.
May act in a lead capacity for a limited subject area, or administration of a training program, and be held accountable for training results in that area.
Significant involvement with identification of training needs.
May act as a Subcontract Technical Representative, coordinating all efforts of subcontracted personnel, including budgeting, man hour accounting, and overseeing work accomplishment.
May have input in the budgeting process for a particular training program.
Complete requirements for a qualified Instructional Technologist in accordance with Manual 4B, Training and Qualification.
Present training in a variety of setting; monitor and promote trainee achievement of objectives.
Conduct trainee evaluation and remediation.
Maintain accurate records and files in support of training (i.e., rosters, examinations, transmittals).
Perform evaluation of training effectiveness by conducting end-of-course evaluations and compiling exam results data.
Provide training status updates to management.
Conduct needs, job and task analyses on assigned training projects.
Develop and maintain task-to-training matrices.
Design training to include objectives based on skills, knowledge and abilities; sequence of instruction; training methods and settings.
Develop test items that measure trainee performance, are consistent with cognitive level of objectives, and ensure predictive validity, and other evaluation instruments.
Develop/revise training materials based on feedback from student/instructor evaluations; and as changes occur to equipment, procedures, practices, policy, or other information on which training is based; addressing target audiences, using a variety of media, and providing varied learning experiences.
Evaluate training materials for compliance with DOE O 426.2, Manual 4B, and industry standards and good practices.
Conduct training program assessments and Management Field Observations (MFOs).
Provide guidance to training staff on instructor skills and the conduct of training processes (i.e., analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.)
Develop Training Program Descriptions (TPDs) for assigned training program(s).
Respond to audit and surveillance reports (internal and external) on training activities. Develop responses/corrective actions (STAR) to findings and track these items to closure in a timely manner.
Remain current in field(s) of expertise and continually enhance knowledge and skills.
Perform varied training administration tasks such as duplication/production of training materials, completion of OSR or electronic training forms; navigating the TRAIN/AQM system; and other duties as assigned.