Senior Director, Utility Training & Workforce Development

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking an executive to lead the training strategy for T&D operations across multiple locations. The role focuses on development of progression schools, curriculum roadmaps, and safety training programs aligned with OSHA requirements.

The leader will drive governance, analytics, and apprenticeship partnerships to ensure readiness and continuous improvement. The position requires 10+ years in energy training leadership, 5+ years of people management, and strong budgeting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, organizational learning, safety, engineering, business, or related field.
• 10+ years in energy or utility training leadership and/or workforce development.
• Experience leading progression schools and field-based qualification programs.
• Experience designing compliance and safety training including OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269.
• Knowledge of ADDIE/SAT and evaluation instruments to measure training impact.
• Experience establishing or scaling apprenticeship programs (union environment).
• 5+ years of people leadership, building diverse talent and accountability.
• Strong program management with budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and direction for Utility Training for T&D operations and support groups.
• Evolve progression-school strategy with curricula roadmaps and readiness criteria.
• Establish SAT/ADDIE governance for analysis, design, development, delivery, and evaluation.
• Design evaluation instruments and outcome measures to demonstrate impact.
• Oversee training records governance and audit readiness for programs.
• Develop annual training forecast and multi-year capability plans with budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking an executive to lead the training strategy for T&D operations across multiple locations. The role focuses on development of progression schools, curriculum roadmaps, and safety training programs aligned with OSHA requirements.

The leader will drive governance, analytics, and apprenticeship partnerships to ensure readiness and continuous improvement. The position requires 10+ years in energy training leadership, 5+ years of people management, and strong budgeting and