Operations Technical Instructor – Initial Training Program Manager

Jobtailor; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC is seeking a Training Program Manager to lead the Initial Training Program, coordinating classroom, simulator-based, and on-the-job training. The role delivers technical instruction, coaching, and mentorship while ensuring alignment with NERC standards and regulatory frameworks.

The candidate will oversee curriculum development, qualification pathways, and compliance activities, applying adult learning principles across multiple training modalities to drive programs forward.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant utility operations, training, or technical instruction experience.
• NERC System Operator Certification preferred
• Experience applying adult learning principles in classroom, simulator, and on-the-job training programs preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute ATC's Initial Training Program structure, schedule, curriculum, and qualification pathway
• Coordinate classroom training, simulator-based training activities, and on-the-job training progression
• Deliver technical instruction and provide coaching and feedback
• Serve as a subject matter expert for on-the-job training and mentoring programs
• Support regulatory compliance requirements, including NERC standards, the Systematic Approach to Training, and PER-005

Skills

Training Program Management

Technical Instruction

Adult Learning Principles

Regulatory Compliance

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Simulator Training Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute ATC's Initial Training Program structure, schedule, curriculum, and qualification pathway
• Coordinate classroom training, simulator-based training activities, and on-the-job training progression
• Deliver technical instruction and provide coaching and feedback
• Serve as a subject matter expert for on-the-job training and mentoring programs
• Support regulatory compliance requirements, including NERC standards, the Systematic Approach to Training, and PER-005

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7 years of relevant utility operations, training, or technical instruction experience
• NERC System Operator Certification preferred
• Experience applying adult learning principles in classroom, simulator, and on-the-job training programs preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing training programs, including curriculum development and regulatory compliance with NERC standards. Proficient in delivering technical instruction and applying adult learning principles across various training modalities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Training Program Management
• Technical Instruction
• NERC System Operator Certification
• Adult Learning Principles
• Regulatory Compliance

Hard Skills

• Curriculum Development
• Training Coordination
• Simulator-Based Training
• On-The-Job Training
• Coaching and Feedback

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• NERC System Operator Certification

Industry Keywords

• Utility Operations
• Regulatory Compliance
• NERC Standards
• Systematic Approach to Training
• PER-005