Instructional Designer - Training Curriculum Development

Finezi Inc.; Livermore (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Finezi Inc. in Livermore, CA seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to design instructor-led and on-the-job training for power generation apprenticeships in the utilities sector.

You will perform detailed task analyses for hydro utility workers, and create hands-on activities, guides, and scenario-based learning materials. Required: Bachelor's in instructional design or related field, 3+ years of experience, and skills in instructional design methodologies, technical writing, PowerPoint,

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills in utilities.
• Bachelor's degree in instructional design or related field.
• Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing.
• Experienced in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Self-manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Work with SMEs to communicate concerns, issues and risks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructor-led and on-the-job training for apprenticeships in power generation utilities.
• Perform detailed task analyses for hydro utility workers performing high-risk hands-on work.
• Create hands-on activities, guides, and scenario-based learning materials.
• Develop assessments, simulations, videos and other instructional media to support skill development.
• Define learning objectives and course structure aligned to safety and remote learning constraints.
• Work under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer to apply standards and templates.
• Participate in milestone meetings with SMEs, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train the trainer, and pilot.
• Engage with SMEs for ongoing content review and validation.
• Available during office hours: 8am to 5pm (PST) and able to meet in person for milestone meetings.

Skills

Experience designing instructor-led培训

Instructional design methodologies

Technical writing

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Teams

Task analysis

Communication

Collaboration with SMEs

Hydroelectric operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in instructional design or related field

Master's degree in instructional design (desired)

Tools

QuestionMark

Author-It

Job description

1) Experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills for utilities or related industry

2) Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing

3) Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills

Contract is twelve months with potential to extend.

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.

Required Skills

• 3+ years experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills; such as electrical utilities or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in instructional design or education related areas of study.
• Skilled 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.

Desired Skills

• Experience with hydroelectric operations, mechanical engineering, or machining
• Master's degree in instructional design or education related areas of study
• Experience with QuestionMark, Author-It
• Skilled in graphic design
• Teaching experience

Location

• 80% work from remote office, 20% meetings in person.
• Quarterly travel is required to PG&E locations, including the Sierra region.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.