Field Trainer

Potelco Inc; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Potelco, Inc. is seeking a skilled Mobile Trainer to deliver high-quality, hands-on instruction across multiple locations in the Pacific Northwest. This role combines field expertise, safety leadership, and instructional skills to train and develop our workforce to the highest standards.

Please note that this role is 60%–80% travel throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of Journeyman Lineman experience.
• Union experience required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both in-person and virtual.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, hands-on instruction across multiple locations in the Pacific Northwest.
• Train and develop workforce to the highest standards with field expertise and safety leadership.
• Ensure training aligns with OSHA, NESC, PHMSA and regulatory standards.
• Maintain training records and certifications; manage LMS uploads.
• Collaborate with leadership to schedule and deliver trainings and support incident investigations related to training.

Skills

Journeyman Lineman experience

Union experience

Travel extensively

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region's largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

About This Role

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bring deep field experience in the electrical utility industry, Potelco has an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a skilled Mobile Trainer to deliver high-quality, hands-on instruction across multiple locations in the Pacific Northwest. This role combines field expertise, safety leadership, and instructional skills to train and develop our workforce to the highest standards. Please note that this role is 60%-80% travel throughout the Pacific Northwest.

What You'll Do

Training Design & Development

• Develop and update training materials and e-learning modules tailored to electrical and gas utility operations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy and relevance.
• Customize training content to meet regulatory standards (OSHA, NESC, PHMSA).

Training Delivery

• Conduct classroom, virtual, and field-based training sessions for both new hires and experienced personnel.
• Facilitate hands-on training for a variety of electrical and gas operations, including equipment operation, safety procedures, and emergency response.
• Apply adult learning principles to engage diverse learner groups.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all training aligns with federal, state, and industry-specific safety regulations.
• Maintain training records and certifications for audit readiness; upload records to the LMS in a timely manner.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Assess training effectiveness through feedback, testing, and on-the-job performance.
• Analyze training data to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Director of Training and Training Coordinator to schedule and deliver training sessions efficiently.
• Participate in incident investigations to identify training-related root causes.

Minimum Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• 5-10 years of Journeyman Lineman experience.
• Union experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both in-person and virtual.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout WA, OR, ID, and MT.
• Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).
• Valid driver's license.

What You'll Get

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.