Training Specialist I or II- Lines

Nebraska Public Power District • Kearney, NE

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About The Position

Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us!
By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you’re not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other.

Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.
Get to know us more herePosition SummaryResponsibilities include: a) Provide leadership and resolution of technical training and utilization of procedures to maintain current training programs. Lead training efforts to support T&D Operations employees in acquiring the knowledge, certification, and skills required so they can perform their jobs safely and efficiently, b) Monitor the training process, trainees, and programs, c) Coordinate outside training programs and assist other business unit trainers as needs arise, d) Provide switchman training for outside wholesale partners to be compliant with NPPD switchman training program.

Schedule, delivery, and assessment of technical training programs to all Distribution/Transmission Lines and Substations teams. Maintain or co-maintain Progression Program in the respective area.

Requirements

• Training Specialist I Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience as described below (or) Associates degree in electrical/electronic technology or Utility line and three (3) years of experience as described below (OR) High school diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience as described below.
• Experience in respective operations of transmission substation and/or distribution systems is required.
• Demonstrated good safety record.
• Training Specialist II Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience as described below (or) Associates degree in electrical/electronic technology or Utility line and five (5) years of experience as described below in below (OR) High school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of experience as described below.
• Must demonstrate proficiency at developing new training using the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) or the ADDIE process.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Training Specialist I.
• Must have a Line Technician status
• Must become a certified Switchman within six (6) months of accepting the position and maintain the certification.
• Must become a certified Clearance Holder within six (6) months of accepting the position and maintain the certification.
• Must be within 12 months of obtaining Journeyman status
• Training Supervisor - Lines/Substations will work with local crews to ensure the Training Specialist I can gain the knowledge and field experience needed to receive Journeyman status.
• Training Supervisor - Lines/Substations will be responsible to organize Journeyman review. The Training Specialist I will need to pass the substation or line technician already established Journeyman Review Progression Standard.

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership experience is preferred.
• Prior training experience is preferred.
• Prior leadership experience is desired.
• Prior training experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and resolution of technical training and utilization of procedures to maintain current training programs.
• Lead training efforts to support T&D Operations employees in acquiring the knowledge, certification, and skills required so they can perform their jobs safely and efficiently
• Monitor the training process, trainees, and programs
• Coordinate outside training programs and assist other business unit trainers as needs arise
• Provide switchman training for outside wholesale partners to be compliant with NPPD switchman training program.
• Schedule, delivery, and assessment of technical training programs to all Distribution/Transmission Lines and Substations teams.
• Maintain or co-maintain Progression Program in the respective area.
• Evaluate trainee performance and share results with appropriate supervision.
• Evaluate training programs, with input from employees and Supervision, and modify as required to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Perform periodic evaluations of training programs in order to ensure that curriculum is current and correct.
• Work closely with T&D Operations Supervision and other Business Units to develop and maintain training/progression/certification programs for craft positions and other non-operations personnel.
• Maintain accurate training records and provide schedules of business events.
• Leverage the knowledge and skills of our employees to enhance the overall training and safety programs and use these employees as subject matter experts to assist in the development and delivery of the curriculum.
• Maintain or co-maintain responsibility for the Progression Programs in respective area.
• Research, develop, and update associated technical training material.
• Conduct training needs analysis and interpret data.
• Prepare and administer effective means for evaluation of training programs.
• The incumbent will be responsible to deliver North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standard training.
• Co- Manage the Switch person and Clearance Training Program to include developing/maintaining a course outline, lesson plan, and delivery.
• Communicate with NPPD supervision as well as outside NPPD wholesale partners supervision.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

What This Job Offers

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