Hybrid Power Gen Training Designer (Contract)

Finezi Inc.; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Finezi Inc. in California is seeking a Contract Instructional Designer for six months to design and develop instructor-led, classroom, and field-based training for power generation apprenticeships.

You will perform detailed task analyses for high‑risk, hands‑on work and create hands-on activities, guides, and scenarios. Work with SMEs, define learning objectives, apply ADDIE or similar methodologies, and produce assessments, simulations, videos, and other media.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills.
• Bachelor's degree in adult education or related areas.
• Experience in instructional design methodologies and technical writing.
• Experienced in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables on time.
• Work closely with team and subject matter experts to proactively communicate concerns, issues and risks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructor-led (classroom) and on-the-job (field based) training for apprenticeships in the Power Generation utility industry.
• Perform detailed task analysis for hydro utility workers performing complex, high-risk, hands-on work.
• Create hands-on practice activities, student guides, facilitator guides, and scenario-based learning materials.
• Develop assessments, simulations, videos and other instructional media to support applied skills development and job performance.
• Define learning objectives, and course structure aligned to stakeholder needs and to meet the constraints of safety requirements and remote learning environments.
• Work under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer to apply company standards, guidelines, and templates.
• Participate in milestone meetings with subject matter experts, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train the trainer, and pilot.
• Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation.
• Available during office hours: 8am to 5pm (PST) and ability to meet in person for milestone meetings.

Skills

Instructional design

eLearning tools

SME collaboration

Delivery to high-risk hands-on tasks

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in adult education or related fields

Tools

Articulate

Captivate

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Finezi Inc. in California is seeking a Contract Instructional Designer for six months to design and develop instructor-led, classroom, and field-based training for power generation apprenticeships.

You will perform detailed task analyses for high‑risk, hands‑on work and create hands-on activities, guides, and scenarios. Work with SMEs, define learning objectives, apply ADDIE or similar methodologies, and produce assessments, simulations, videos, and other media.