Regional Utility Training Leader - Apprenticeships & Safety

United Utility Services; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Utility is seeking a Regional Technical Training Manager to lead apprenticeship, technical, safety, and continuing education programs across multiple units. This role ensures consistent training standards, administers apprenticeship activities, and drives safety and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong utility background, leadership experience, and a passion for developing the next generation of utility professionals while advancing an experienced workforce

Qualifications

• Journeyman Lineman certification or equivalent utility apprenticeship
• 10+ years utility industry experience with leadership/training responsibilities
• Experience delivering technical, safety, apprenticeship, continuing education, or workforce development training
• Strong knowledge of utility safety practices, work methods, and apprenticeship training principles
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to develop and deliver effective training programs for adult learners
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and learning management systems
• Ability to travel extensively within assigned regions

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.
• Develop and deliver continuing education, refresher training, and advanced skills development programs for journeymen, foremen, lead personnel, and experienced craft professionals.
• Support development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of training curriculum and 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 units.
• Evaluate employee competency through practical assessments and performance evaluations.
• Maintain training records and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to identify training needs and address skill gaps.
• Travel 50% - 75% to support delivery and workforce development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Facilitation

Presentation

Organizational

Problem-solving

Education

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

Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

United Utility is seeking a Regional Technical Training Manager to lead apprenticeship, technical, safety, and continuing education programs across multiple units. This role ensures consistent training standards, administers apprenticeship activities, and drives safety and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong utility background, leadership experience, and a passion for developing the next generation of utility professionals while advancing an experienced workforce