Technical Training Specialist - Apprenticeship Coordinator

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

The Technical Training Specialist provides administrative, counseling, consultative and investigative services for apprenticeship training and certification within the Apprenticeship Program and promotes and coordinates apprenticeship training in accordance with predetermined standards. Provides a linkage between industry standards, subject matter experts (SME’s), employers and apprentices, and carries out specific related functions under the legislation and regulations respecting the designated trades and corresponding PGE apprenticeship programs. Designs and implements training programs to enhance technical skills.

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience.  Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.  Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.  Works independently; receives minimal guidance.  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

May specialize in any combination of the following depending on the role:

Functional Competencies

• Intermediate knowledge of employment laws related to area of discipline.
• Working knowledge of PGE’s policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements and benefit plans.
• Working knowledge of industry best practices related to area of discipline.
• Intermediate knowledge of collective bargaining agreement.
• Intermediate knowledge of learning technologies.
• Working knowledge of instructional systems design.
• Working skills in project/program management.
• Intermediate skills in facilitation and presentations.
• Working skills in systems and programs used in functional area, including data retrieval.
• Working knowledge of apprenticeship system, legislation and regulations respecting the apprenticeship programs and a working knowledge of post-secondary education.
• Working knowledge of the apprenticeship model of training.
• Working knowledge of trades and trends in the industry.
• Working knowledge of applicable government policies and priorities, and other agencies’ mandates and interprovincial activities.
• Intermediate organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Intermediate conflict resolution, analytical and record keeping and administrative skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

General Competencies

• Intermediate customer focus skills.
• Working safety leadership skills.
• Working skills in analytical thinking.
• Intermediate skills in problem solving.
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills.
• Intermediate interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate decision-making skills.
• Intermediate organization and prioritization skills.
• Working knowledge of business process interrelationships.
• Intermediate skills in change leadership.
• Intermediate risk management skills.

Intermediate: Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to follow accuracy standards.
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks.
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress.
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change.
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback.
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement.
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers, and others within the organization.
• Demonstrates sound memory.
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.

• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to work a variable schedule.
• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather.
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.

Driving/travel/commute: Frequently (at least once a week or more)
Overnight inside/outside the service territory: Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Lifting/pushing/pulling (check appropriate weight): Up to 50 lb

Carrying (check appropriate weight): Up to 50 lb

Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats); check all that apply: Confined spaces, Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces), Stairs (over 10 steps)

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor

☒   Office environment

☒   Plant environment

☒   Field environment

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. 

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date.  Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.