Electrical Training Specialist – Transmission & Generation

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.; Central City (CO); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules (compressed/40

Life insurance

401K

LTD

STD

EAP

Paid leave

Job summary

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. seeks a Technical Training Specialist to plan, deliver, and evaluate operations and maintenance training across multiple facilities in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico.

The role involves coordinating apprentice programs, assessing progress, and providing hands-on instruction for mobile equipment, with travel up to 70%. Requires an associate degree in electrical/electronics technology and ~ five years of related experience; a CDL is

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical or electronics technology or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of company construction standards, safety rules, and equipment.
• Knowledge of instructional design, adult-learning methods, assessment practices, and training aids.
• Ability to direct personnel during training without formal supervisory authority.
• Proficiency in classroom and field-based instruction and in preparing training materials.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to work with internal partners.
• Experience in operations or maintenance with training tasks (approx. five years).

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, delivers, and evaluates operations and maintenance training across classroom, field, and on-the-job environments.
• Assesses apprentice knowledge, documents performance, and verifies completion of training elements.
• Coordinates with facility management to assign work groups, schedules, and resources for apprentice development.
• Leads journey-level and apprentice technicians during training without formal supervisory authority.
• Provides hands-on instruction for mobile and material-handling equipment and promotes safe practices.
• Ensures training programs align with safety requirements and environmental regulations.
• Assists with surveys, analyses, and identifying training needs and improvements.
• Maintains current industry knowledge and recommends improvements to training methods.
• Evaluates training effectiveness and program cost-effectiveness; maintains training records.
• Supports department initiatives and ensures regular attendance to meet obligations.
• Willingness to travel up to ~70% and comply with CDL requirements.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Scheduling coordination

Travel readiness

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, deliver, and evaluate operations and maintenance training across multiple facilities in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico.

The role involves coordinating apprentice programs, assessing progress, and providing hands-on instruction for mobile equipment, with travel up to 70%. Requires an associate degree in electrical/electronics technology and ~ five years of related experience; a CDL is