Renewables Training Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 112,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) matching

Paid vacations

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Global recognition

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Renewables Training Manager to develop, deliver, and continuously improve technical and safety training for field personnel across wind, BESS, and solar operations. You will lead as the GWO BST/ART instructor and build scalable training frameworks, expanding into BTT and solar field services.

You will report to the Director of Operations, Renewables from the Oklahoma City facility, and manage programs ensuring compliance with GWO, OSHA and customer training

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Technical Education, Occupational Safety, Renewable Energy, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy field services, technical operations, or training.
• Experience delivering technical or safety training programs.
• Knowledge of wind turbine operations and maintenance.
• Current or previous GWO BST and ART instructor qualification, or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience conducting hands-on practical training in field environments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of company-wide training programs for field service personnel.
• Serve as primary instructor and program owner for GWO BST and GWO ART certifications.
• Establish annual training plans aligned with operational needs, workforce growth, and customer requirements.
• Develop training metrics and KPIs to measure effectiveness, competency, and ROI.
• Deliver hands-on rescue, emergency response, and technical skills training.
• Collaborate with Operations, EHS, Quality, Service Leadership, and HR to align training initiatives with business objectives.

Skills

GWO BST/ART instructor

Wind turbine operations

Hands-on training

Travel up to 50%

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As the Renewables Training Manager, you will develop, deliver, and continuously improve the technical and safety training programs that support field personnel across wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and solar operations. You will serve as the subject matter expert for Global Wind Organization (GWO) training programs. These programs include Basic Safety Training (BST) and Advanced Rescue Training (ART). Additionally, you will build a scalable training framework that will expand our capabilities into Basic Technical Training (BTT), battery storage technologies, and solar field services. You will combine hands-on instruction, curriculum development, training strategy, and workforce capability planning. This ensures that field technicians possess the skills, certifications, and competencies required to safely execute operations and maintenance activities across renewable energy assets. Lastly, you will be responsible for understanding applicable training standards, maintaining regulatory compliance, partner with operational leaders, and support career progression pathways for field employees.

You will report to the Director of Operations, Renewables and will be based out of our Oklahoma City, OK facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of company-wide technical and safety training programs for field service personnel.


• Serve as primary instructor and program owner for GWO BST and GWO ART certifications.


• Establish annual training plans aligned with operational needs, workforce growth, and customer requirements.


• Ensure training programs support technician onboarding, qualification progression, recertification, and leadership development.


• Develop training metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness, competency, and training ROI.


• Design, develop, and maintain instructor-led, hands-on, virtual, and blended learning curricula.


• Create lesson plans, training manuals, assessments, practical exercises, and competency evaluations.


• Expand training offerings and develop a strategic roadmap to expand training capabilities as required


• Incorporate lessons learned, industry best practices, and operational performance trends into training content.


• Conduct classroom, practical, and field-based technical and safety training.


• Facilitate GWO-certified courses while maintaining compliance with GWO standards.


• Deliver hands-on rescue, emergency response, and technical skills training.


• Evaluate trainee competency through practical assessments and examinations.


• Provide coaching and remediation plans for personnel requiring additional development.


• Support apprenticeship and technician development programs.


• Identify future workforce skill requirements and recommend training investments.


• Ensure all training programs comply with: (GWO, OSHA, Company safety policies and Customer training requirements.


• Maintain instructor qualifications and training records.


• Lead audits and program reviews by GWO and training partners.


• Ensure training equipment, rescue gear, and facilities meet operational and safety standards.


• Partner with Operations, EHS, Quality, Service Leadership, and HR teams to align training initiatives with business objectives.


• Collaborate with OEMs, industry organizations, and external training providers to develop training content and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Technical Education, Occupational Safety, Renewable Energy, or equivalent experience.


• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy field services, technical operations, or training.


• Experience delivering technical or safety training programs.


• Knowledge of wind turbine operations and maintenance.


• Current or previous GWO BST and ART instructor qualification, or ability to obtain certification.


• Experience conducting hands-on practical training in field environments.


• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50%.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $112,400.00 to $140,500.00 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options


• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members


• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement


• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays


• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance


• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers


• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service


• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality


• Integrity and Trust


• Customer Focus and Innovation


• Speed and Passion to Win


• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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