Technical Trainer - Fleet

NiSource•La Porte, IN

23h

About The Position

The Fleet Technical Trainer is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering comprehensive training programs to address the developmental needs of employees. This role ensures the provision of high-quality, timely, and innovative training curricula, encompassing safety, applications, and Fleet Mechanic job classifications. The trainer fosters and maintains collaborative relationships with Fleet operations to meet their business requirements. Additionally, the role involves assessing course and curriculum development, taking proactive measures to ensure employees are adequately prepared to work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory standards. The Fleet Technical Trainer also makes final determinations regarding employee training, work readiness, and progression status. Collaborating with Fleet operations, the trainer evaluates employee competency and delivers necessary competency training. Additionally, the role can involve Instructing or assisting with Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training as needed. Summary Train the fundamental principles of fleet mechanics and cover practical skills using diagnostic tools and basic troubleshooting techniques in various training programs, with an emphasis on training and developing the skills of those in the field of fleet maintenance. As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in automotive industry and/or background in training within a related skilled trades or in training military personnel
Experience delivering effective technical training programs
Excellent communications, presentation, interpersonal skills
Knowledge of maintenance and operating procedures and processes used in the programs assigned
Excellent communications, presentation, interpersonal skills
Knowledge of PC applications/skills
Class A Commercial Driver’s License
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or other technical related certifications or equivalent field experience.
Possesses journeyman-level expertise in Fleet Mechanic work, encompassing large commercial trucks utilized in the utility industry, excavating equipment, and standard company vehicles. This includes comprehensive knowledge of airbrake systems, hydraulics, and diesel engines.

Responsibilities

Leads learning events to build student knowledge and skills with a primary focus fleet maintenance activities
Integrates classroom training, hands on practice and simulation events that maximize student learning
Delivers and leads training initiatives that provide practical experience for employees to build employee mastery
Identifies and recommends classroom and hands-on training activity improvements while working with the curriculum team to continually improve training activities
Partners with Fleet operations and support operations to continue to develop relevant content
Directs the planning, execution, delivery, and facilitation coordination of training programs in specified discipline
Manage and direct the work of trainees while in training courses
Promotes a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of employee safety program and support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of co-workers
Independently provides learning activities for more complex courses to improve student knowledge
Oversees training of tech trainer 1
Implements/trains learning initiatives that provide practical in field experience
Identifies and reacts to learning opportunities, while developing employees towards masterly level of job roles
Partners with operations management to identify training needs and delivers programs to ensure compliance
Identifies in conjunction with Fleet management training needs and delivers programs to ensure compliance with operations management
Identifies needs and participates with Electric Standard reviews within operations
Researches, analyzes and applies current technology and related training by reviewing periodicals, journals, attending seminars, etc. to continuously improve training courses