Electric Power Field & Apprentice Trainer

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. seeks a Technical Training Specialist to plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate operations and maintenance training across field facilities in CO, WY, NM.

The role travels about 70% within the Tri-State system and supports apprentice development with hands-on instruction. The position emphasizes classroom and on-the-job training, alignment with safety and environmental rules, and ongoing improvement of training resources.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical or electronics technology, electromechanical controls, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Thorough knowledge of company construction standards, work practices, safety rules, transmission and generation equipment, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements.
• Knowledge of instructional design, adult-learning methods, assessment practices, and training aids.
• Ability to direct personnel safely during training activities without exercising formal supervisory authority.
• Ability to conduct classroom and field-based instruction and prepare effective written, visual, and audiovisual training materials.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, and internal partners.
• Ability to organize and coordinate concurrent training schedules, work assignments, resources, and required documentation.
• Ability to use personal computers, Microsoft Office applications, databases, and related software in support of training functions.
• Working knowledge of applicable labor agreements.
• Five years of combined experience in operations or maintenance work and technical training.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, delivers, and evaluates operations and maintenance training, including classroom, field-based, and on-the-job instruction, as directed by management.
• Assesses each assigned apprentice’s knowledge, skills, progress, and training needs; documents performance; and verifies completion of required training elements.
• Coordinates with facility management to identify appropriate work groups, assignments, schedules, and resources that support apprentice development.
• Leads and directs journey-level and apprentice technicians during training activities without exercising formal supervisory authority.
• Provides initial, refresher, and hands-on instruction for applicable mobile and material-handling equipment and promotes the proper use of standard materials, tools, and work practices.
• Ensures that transmission and generation training programs align with applicable company safety requirements and environmental regulations.
• Assists management with surveys, analyses, and identification of employee training and development needs.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry maintenance and construction methods, materials, equipment, and instructional practices and recommends appropriate improvements.
• Reviews internal and external training resources and recommends their effective use.
• Provides technical and instructional support to other training specialists and supports program and resource development within the training function.
• Evaluates training effectiveness, employee progress, and program cost-effectiveness and recommends improvements.
• Assists the Tri-State Training and Scheduling Department with maintaining accurate employee training and development records.
• Supports department-wide initiatives assigned by the Technical Workforce Development Manager.
• Maintains regular attendance and performance to support Tri-State’s continuous electric-service obligations.
• Works overtime as required, including outside normal working hours, to support apprenticeship schedules.

Skills

Electrical/electronics knowledge

Instructional design

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree in electrical or electronics technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. seeks a Technical Training Specialist to plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate operations and maintenance training across field facilities in CO, WY, NM.

The role travels about 70% within the Tri-State system and supports apprentice development with hands-on instruction. The position emphasizes classroom and on-the-job training, alignment with safety and environmental rules, and ongoing improvement of training resources.