Workforce Development Trainer

Modular Power Solutions•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

The Workforce Development Trainer supports employee growth by delivering training programs and workshops for both field and office staff. Topics typically include supervisory skills, work readiness, team collaboration, and communication. This entry-level role requires a strong understanding of business needs and subject matter expertise. Workforce Development Trainers monitor training effectiveness through performance outcomes and report to a manager. They collect feedback on sessions from attendees to use for future improvements to content and presentation. The Workforce Development program focuses on field employee success and is structured around four key areas: Recruitment, Onboarding, Skills Training, and Leadership Development, with intentional overlap to support office-based teams.

Requirements

Proven work experience in a training or similar role is preferred
Understanding of electrical construction and contracting
Ability to speak comfortably in front of a classroom audience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle confidential information
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to analyze business and training needs for improvement
Experience in developing and implementing training programs is preferred
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Generally, requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience
Requires 2-4 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Union experience is preferred
Instructional Design certification is preferred
Presentation skills are preferred

Responsibilities

Recruitment Organizes and attends local job and career fairs
Coordinates recruitment efforts with Marketing and Business Development teams
Processes field applications submitted via rosendin.com/electricians
Interviews and assesses field applicants, providing next steps (e.g., referral to local union halls)
Aligns hiring needs with local union representatives
Explores and engages with local and national recruitment programs
Designs onboarding program content and duration based on local needs assessments
Coordinates onboarding materials with Corporate Learning & Development and Safety departments
Facilitates onboarding sessions focused on culture, safety, and skills
Administers written and hands-on skills assessments
Manages DocuSign paperwork for new hires
Delivers hands-on training modules for various classifications (e.g., conduit bending, MC cable installation, terminations)
Facilitates basic skills training for new industry entrants, focusing on safe and proper tool/material use
Leads bootcamp-style sessions for sub-journeyman level employees
Collects feedback on sessions from attendees to use for future improvements to content and presentation.
Coordinates and/or facilitates: Foreman Development Series Field supervision training App-based and software-based training
Customizes training content to meet local needs
Promotes the Field Operations Manual and internal processes
Coordinates with external consultants or vendors for specialized training
Promote MPS culture, core values, mission statement, and vision
Pursue & coordinate grant & training reimbursement opportunities
Pursue & coordinate continued education credits (for class participants) as available per location
Track & report training metrics as identified by corporate training or regional leadership
Capture participant feedback on training classes via survey
Communicate upcoming schedule & direction with corporate Learning & Development Team
Participate in personal continued education & development as identified by regional management & corporate Learning & Development management
Develop new training content as needed
Participate in peer reviews of newly developed or extensively modified content
Participate in scheduled Workforce Development meetings
Assign (recommend) LinkedIn Learning paths & content to field employees
Counsel & coach struggling field employees
Connect field & office teams through joint training opportunities
May provide guidance to Associate Workforce Development Trainers
Promote a positive community presence