Training Team Leader - Marine and Industry

GE Vernova's Grid Software; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic training leader to spearhead the development of innovative training programs for cutting-edge technologies. This role involves leading a team to create engaging content, facilitate both in-person and virtual training sessions, and expand the training portfolio to include digital formats. You'll be at the forefront of fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, ensuring that both team members and clients are equipped with the latest industry standards. If you're passionate about technology and education, this opportunity offers a thrilling journey to shape the future of training in the energy sector.

Benefits

Employer Pension Contribution

Income Protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 Days Vacation + Bank Holidays

Flexible Working Hours

Challenging Projects

Flexible Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and tools.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical training team delivering courses to customers.
• Develop comprehensive training programs for products and systems.
• Enhance training portfolio with online and virtual formats.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Engineering Principles

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Learning Management Systems

Presentation Skills

Education

Electrical / Electronic Engineering Degree

Tools

E-learning Platforms

Digital Training Tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and driven by the desire to educated and inspire GE’s and our customer’s personnel to reach their full potential? We are excited to expand our existing training department to widen and modernise our training offering across an electrifying range of new and existing systems and products.

In this dynamic and impactful position, you will lead the training team to create content for and deliver training programmes to internal and external stakeholders. You will also drive the initiative to expand our training portfolio into digital and virtual reality training. Your work will ensure our team members and customers, from early careers to experienced personal, remain at the forefront of industry standards and innovations, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Join us in this thrilling journey to develop the next generation of training programmes.

Job Description

In this role you will:

• Lead a small technical training team delivering courses to Marine and Industrial business customers
• Develop comprehensive training programs for products and systems across GE’s portfolio (Dynamic Positioning, Drives, Power & Vessel Management Systems)
• Enhance the current course portfolio by expanding to an online format allowing both virtual training and self-learning.
• Create and update training materials, manuals, and online resources
• Deliver both internal and external training course, in a classroom and virtual environment
• Incorporate hands-on workshops, e-learning modules, and practical projects into training curriculums
• Organise training venues, equipment, training material and other trainers
• Load the appropriate system software onto the equipment to be used and test
• Travel to training sites and vessels for training courses worldwide
• Seek to expand the training business through proactive marketing

• Support new starter inductions
• Support Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Coordinate with external trainers and vendors when necessary

• Continuously improve training programs based on feedback and technological advancements

To be a successful in this role, you should have:

• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and MS Project applications.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, tools, and technologies
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging and effective training programs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Learning Management and Learning Experience platforms

Preferred (but not essential) Skills and experience:

• Electrical / Electronic Engineering degree or suitable industry experience.
• Proven experience in engineering, technical training, or a related role
• Experience with e-learning platforms and digital training tools
• Certification in adult education or instructional design
• Experience of drive train and/or power system design
• Understand drive and PLC software and programming (including Ladder Diagram and Functional Block)
• Knowledge of control systems
• Simulation programming

Work Environment:

Primarily office-based with occasional travel to other company locations or training sites.

Role Benefits:

• Challenging and exciting projects
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution); Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays

Flexible Working at GE Vernova

We know that life doesn’t fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. That’s why we support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world-first projects.

We’re always looking for top talent! If this role isn’t quite right, but you’re interested in joining GE Vernova, we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology!