Regional Utility Training Leader

United Utility Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services seeks a Regional Technical Training Manager to lead apprenticeship, technical, safety, and continuing education programs for craft and field personnel across multiple units. You will coordinate curriculum development, assessments, and regulatory compliance while serving as the primary training resource in your region.

The role requires extensive travel (50–75%), strong leadership, and proven experience in delivering adult education within the utility sector.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Lineman certification or equivalent utility experience.
• 10+ years in the utility industry with leadership or training duties.
• Experience delivering technical and safety training.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel 50–75%.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver technical, safety, apprenticeship, and continuing education programs.
• Serve as the primary training resource for assigned business units within the designated region.
• Administer and support apprenticeship programs, including evaluations, advancement requirements, laboratory training, and skills verification.
• Collaborate with the Director of Training to develop and deliver continuing education, refresher training, and advanced skills development programs for journeymen, foremen, lead personnel, and experienced craft professionals.
• Collaborate with the Director of Training to support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of training curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, training standards, and instructional materials.
• Conduct classroom, laboratory, and field-based training for craft, technical, and field personnel, including apprentices.
• Coordinate biannual training cycles and annual training schedules across assigned business units.
• Evaluate employee competency through practical assessments, skills demonstrations, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain training records, documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to identify training needs, support employee development, and address technical skill gaps.
• Manage training equipment, simulators, mobile training resources, and learning technologies.
• Monitor training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on operational needs, incident trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Support leadership development and technical advancement opportunities for field personnel at all career stages.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure training aligns with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Travel 50% - 75% throughout assigned regions to support training delivery and workforce development initiatives.

Skills

Journeyman certification

Leadership

Training delivery

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field

DoL Registered Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

United Utility Services seeks a Regional Technical Training Manager to lead apprenticeship, technical, safety, and continuing education programs for craft and field personnel across multiple units. You will coordinate curriculum development, assessments, and regulatory compliance while serving as the primary training resource in your region.

The role requires extensive travel (50–75%), strong leadership, and proven experience in delivering adult education within the utility sector.