Lead Operations Technical Instructor

Blattner Energy, Inc.; Avon (MN); Remote; USD 101,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer-paid health premiums

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Dental and Vision insurance

Education Assistance

Work/Life balance

Gym on site

Job summary

Blattner Energy, Inc. seeks a seasoned Training Leader to design and deliver hands-on construction training for field personnel across nationwide project sites.

You will mentor superintendents, forepersons, and crews, focusing on safety, quality, standard work, and effective instruction methods. Travel up to 50% across the United States is required, with collaboration to keep training materials current and aligned with corporate safety programs and Lean standards.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• Eight or more years of progressive related experience including four+ years leading construction teams.
• Experience creating and delivering construction, safety, quality, standard process or regulatory training.
• Must understand curriculum design.
• Ability to travel 50% to project sites across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training sessions for field personnel across nationwide project sites.
• Collaborate with Talent Development to ensure training aligns with safety programs and Lean standards.
• Champion Standard Work and ensure adherence to safety and quality practices.
• Observe crews to verify standard work is followed and propose improvements.
• Develop leadership capabilities within project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Training delivery

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

4-year degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFEFacilitates various training sessions for field personnel to build skills focused on hands-on work task activities, standard work instructions, safe work environments, improved quality of work while also increasing productivity by eliminating waste in processes. Trains and mentors Trade Superintendents, Assistant Trade Superintendents, Forepersons, and field employees who provide training to enhance their facilitation abilities. Acts as a liaison between the corporate office and job sites for learning and development needs. Champion of corporate culture, Lean Advantage and standardized work processes.STEP INTO THE ROLEFacilitates active training sessions with Trade Superintendents, Assistant Trade Superintendents, Forepersons, and trade crews, focused on quality, safety, hands on technical training (tool usage and equipment operations) and Train the Trainer sessions at construction site locations nationwide to increase organizational performance and support the development of high performing teams.Collaborates and coordinates with the Talent Development department to ensure the project teams are carrying out their responsibilities with regards to the corporate safety program, electrical safety program, and project site-specific safety policies through the Hands-on Training program.Consults with and works cross-functionally with site management and corporate staff to ensure that all training material is up to date; and the tracking of training is being reported appropriately within the Learning Hub.Be a champion of Standard Work (including work methods, work instructions, and lessons learned), especially as it relates to both Safety and Quality.Conducts observations of work crews and verify that standard work, sequence of work is followed, enforced, and consistent on all projects; consult with the Process Improvement group to identify any changes that may be required.Assists site management with technical training and the development of leadership personnel in standard work, safety, quality, etc., by possessing a clear understanding of how the company operates in accordance with standard work processes.WHAT YOU’LL NEEDA 4-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree; or equivalent combination of education, practical field experience and demonstrable knowledge of company processes and systems.Eight or more years of progressive related experience including four or more years leading and supervising construction teams, or have demonstrated leadership and supervision abilities to teach and develop construction supervisors required.Experience with creating and delivering construction, safety, quality, standard process, or regulatory training; or equivalent combination of training and/or construction experience.Must have understanding of curriculum design.Must be able to travel 50% to project sites across the United States.WHAT SETS YOU APARTRenewable Energy construction experience.Experience with Workday.HOW WE INVEST IN YOUCompetitive pay100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees401(k) with company matchHSA and FSA optionsDental and Vision insuranceEducation Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)Work/Life balanceEmployee/Family focused cultureGym on siteAnd more!Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization).$100,561.00 - $145,814.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.WHO ARE WE?With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.