Operations Technical Trainer & Initial Training Lead

American Transmission Co.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 137,900 - 160,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Pension plan

401(k) match

HSA contribution

Health care benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

American Transmission Co. seeks an Operations Technical Instructor and Initial Training Program Manager in Wisconsin to lead and evolve our Initial Training Program, translating operational know-how into structured learning for upcoming System Operators.

You will manage the curriculum, coordinate classroom and simulator-based training, and mentor on-the-job development while upholding safety and regulatory standards as a core priority.

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

Technical instruction

Adult learning principles

Coaching

On-the-job training

Simulator training

Regulatory compliance

Curriculum development

Operations training

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

American Transmission Co. seeks an Operations Technical Instructor and Initial Training Program Manager in Wisconsin to lead and evolve our Initial Training Program, translating operational know-how into structured learning for upcoming System Operators.

You will manage the curriculum, coordinate classroom and simulator-based training, and mentor on-the-job development while upholding safety and regulatory standards as a core priority.