Technical Training Specialist

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Advanced development of training material and/or recommends or utilizes vendor programs that meet instructional goals and objectives.
• Creates & formulates training guides and determines instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.
• Expert facilitator who delivers group and individual instruction and training covering a range of technical, operational, and/or management areas related to the wind industry and power generation.
• Responsible & held accountable for executing the O&M training program with the goal of building a foundation of the companies Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) values and programs. This includes but is not limited to, implementing, and evaluating training matrix for all technician and manager levels & supporting training curriculum roll-out and scheduling.
• Evaluates effectiveness of training and development programs and utilizes relevant evaluation data to revise or recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods that have a measurable financial impact to the Wind O&M business.
• Leads a team by establishing an annual training plan including training budget costs & and revenue generation.
• Up to date on current trends and emerging innovations in training delivery & execution;provides recommendations on new formats and technologies to enhance effectiveness.
• Documents and tracks hands on specialized training and train-the-trainer training including LOTO, Qualified Electrical Worker, hydraulic system troubleshooting, SCADA systems usage, CMS systems diagnostics and repair, Substation Switching, Preventative maintenance activities.
• Leads collaboration efforts with the HSEQ, O&M and Technical Support teams and key customers to develop training plans to meet business needs.
• Integrates with procurement and contracts for training vendors.
• Bachelor’s degree in science/education and related field with 3 years training execution. Associate degree or HS diploma with 5-year training execution will be evaluated based on knowledge, skill, & experience
• Minimum of 5 years of business relevant experience in the wind industry or power generation