Senior Workforce Development Trainer

Modular Power Solutions, LLC; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership

401 K

Annual bonus program based upon/perfom

17 PTO days per year + 10 holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans

Charitable Giving Match

Job summary

Modular Power Solutions, LLC seeks a Senior Workforce Development Trainer to design onboarding, deliver hands-on skills training, and lead leadership development initiatives. The role requires strong presentation skills, the ability to tailor content to local needs, and collaboration with corporate Learning & Development and Safety teams.

You will monitor training effectiveness, mentor junior trainers, and drive continuous improvement across programs.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in a training or similar role.
• Understanding of electrical construction and contracting.
• Ability to speak comfortably in front of a classroom audience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze business and training needs for improvement.
• Experience in developing and implementing training programs is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Design onboarding content and duration based on local needs and coordinate with Learning & Development.
• Deliver hands-on skills training for various classifications and new entrants.
• Coordinate and facilitate leadership development and customized content.
• Promote internal processes and track training metrics per leadership.
• Capture feedback via surveys and communicate schedules with the L&D team.
• Develop new training content and participate in peer reviews of materials.

Skills

Training

Public Speaking

Curriculum Design

Leadership Development

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

LMS experience

Job description

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at MPS. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Your Next Opportunity

The Senior Workforce Development Trainer supports employee growth by delivering training programs and workshops for office staff. Topics typically include supervisory skills, work readiness, team collaboration, and communication. This role requires a strong understanding of business needs and subject matter expertise. The Senior WFD Trainer monitors training effectiveness through performance outcomes and reports to a manager. This is a senior level employee development role that has an advanced understanding and can anticipate business needs. They direct new training program design and analyze session feedback to make recommendations for improvement to content and presentations. They have subject matter expertise in a particular subject, training program, or function of the company and are a trusted partner to the business. They mentor WFD Trainers and Associate WFD Trainers. The Workforce Development program focuses on field employee success and is structured around three key areas: Onboarding, Skills Training, and Leadership Development, with intentional overlap to support office-based teams.

What you'll do

• Onboarding Designs onboarding program content and duration based on local needs assessments. Coordinates onboarding materials with Corporate Learning & Development and Safety departments. Facilitates onboarding sessions focused on culture, safety, and skills. Administers written and hands-on skills assessments.
• Skills Training Delivers hands-on training modules for various classifications. Facilitates basic skills training for new industry entrants.
• Leadership Development Coordinates and/or facilitates: App-based and software-based training Customizes training content to meet local needs. Promotes internal processes. Coordinates with external consultants or vendors for specialized training.
• General Workforce Development Support Promote culture, core values, mission statement, and vision Pursue & coordinate grant & training reimbursement opportunities Pursue & coordinate continued education credits (for class participants) as available per location Track & report training metrics as identified by corporate training or regional leadership Capture participant feedback on training classes via survey Communicate upcoming schedule & direction with corporate Learning & Development Team Participate in personal continued education & development as identified by regional management & corporate Learning & Development management Develop new training content as needed Participate in peer reviews of newly developed or extensively modified content Participate in scheduled Workforce Development meetings Assign (recommend) LinkedIn Learning paths & content to office employees Counsel & coach struggling office employees Connect field & office teams through joint training opportunities May provide guidance to WFD Trainers and Associate WFD Trainers Promote a positive community presence

What you'll need to be successful

• Proven work experience in a training or similar role is preferred.
• Understanding of electrical construction and contracting.
• Ability to speak comfortably in front of a classroom audience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze business and training needs for improvement.
• Experience in developing and implementing training programs is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

What you bring to us

• Generally, requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
• Requires 4-6 years of related experience.
• Union experience is preferred.
• Instructional Design certification is preferred.
• Presentation skills are preferred.

Travel

Up to 30%

Working conditions

General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning. Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite. We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions. Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

YOU Matter – Our Benefits

• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
• 401 K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education. Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.

MPS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.

The safety of MPS's employees, clients, partners, and community members is a value that has been a part of our history for more than 100 years. At the heart of what we do is our core value: We Care. This core value is built upon integrity and the creation of an environment where our people are empowered to work safely, be their best selves, and respect each other. MPS is committed to our unwavering focus to Care, Share, Listen, Innovate, and Excel.

In the light of the uncertainties presented by Covid-19, we have modified our recruitment efforts. Please continue to review our website for updates and career opportunities as we look to hire industry-leading talent in a range of disciplines including Project Management, Estimating, Engineering, Safety, and more. Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to make the best decisions for all our employees, families, and communities. It is not just about our success but recognizing that we do not succeed unless we do our part to support our families and communities.

Founded in 2011, MPS delivers extensive engineering, product development and deployment experience. We continually seek to lead our industry by inspiring current and future generations to build full-system solutions matched to our customers' most exacting requirements. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPS Holdings, Inc., one of the largest privately-owned electrical contractors in the United States.