Supervisor Technical Training

• →Supervise Technical Training team members, providing guidance and direction to ensure all technical training initiatives are completed and add value to the Company.
• →Oversee the development and implementation of new programs and services to optimize employee productivity and provide for a qualified and safe workforce.
• →Prioritize customer requests and technical trainer schedules as necessary, to ensure most effective use of training resources.
• →Ensure that required training follows Company, regulatory, State and Federal mandates.
• →Working with trainers, evaluate trainees' proficiency during training sessions and report their performance and recommendations to department managers.
• →Identify, analyze, and prioritize skill and training requirements and develop curricula and programs to address critical gaps.
• →Lead innovation projects to enhance the learning experience and provide an immersive approach to technical training where appropriate.
• →Occasional travel is required.
• →Supervise Technical Training team members, providing guidance and direction to ensure all technical training initiatives are completed and add value to the Company.
• →Oversee the development and implementation of new programs and services to optimize employee productivity and provide for a qualified and safe workforce.

• Associate's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Business Management, Behavioral Science, Communications or Education is required
• Other candidates may be considered who have a High School diploma and at least 13 years of directly related experience as described below
• Working knowledge of adult learning principals and methodologies
• Ten years of utility experience preferred.
• Experience conducting technical training and resolving day to day training issues
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for training and safe work practices  (e.g. OSHA, NEC, NESC, PURA, DOT, NGA)
• Technical knowledge of customer service and electric processes.
• Experience working with union environments is desired.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to design and conduct effective training programs (e.g. instructional design, presentation skills, managing the learning environment)
• Ability to lead a team across all operating companies
• Aptitude to identify and upskill training staff as appropriate
• Strong leadership abilities to navigate a matrixed environment
• Skilled in developing a team environment

• Develop self & others

• Empower to grow

• Collaborate and share

• Be a role model

• Focus to achieve results

• Be agile

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