Team Leader, Development Center — Train Electric Line Techs

AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking a Team Leader, Development Center to guide and mentor future Electric Line Technicians through hands-on learning and safety-focused training. You will oversee daily training activities, align programs with operational needs, and drive workforce development across the center.

In this role you’ll partner with field leadership, trainers, and safety professionals to ensure effective learning experiences, monitor progress, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Fully qualified line experience or comparable electric utility field operations experience.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground distribution construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, restoration practices, and safety standards.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or developing others in technical or field-based environments.
• Understanding of safety requirements, work methods, switching principles, job briefing practices, and utility operating procedures.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and support operational or emergency response activities when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily training and development activities, including skills practice, safety discussions, job planning, practical exercises, and performance evaluations.
• Coach and mentor employees on safe work practices, construction standards, equipment operation, hazard recognition, switching awareness, and professional expectations.
• Foster a culture where safety, learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued every day.
• Partner with field leadership, training personnel, safety professionals, and operations teams to align training experiences with real‑world business and operational needs.
• Monitor participant progress, identify development opportunities, and provide constructive feedback that supports growth and success.
• Support the creation and maintenance of training materials, lesson plans, practical assessments, skill documentation, and qualification records.
• Maintain training facilities, vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Support onboarding, employee progression programs, and readiness assessments for operational roles.
• Maintain accurate records related to training participation, skill attainment, observations, coaching discussions, and assessment outcomes.
• Participate in storm response and restoration efforts, providing field support, onboarding assistance, scouting activities, and other operational support as needed.
• Contribute ideas that improve training effectiveness, consistency, employee engagement, and workforce readiness.

Skills

Coaching

Safety training

Leadership

Communication

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AES Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking a Team Leader, Development Center to guide and mentor future Electric Line Technicians through hands-on learning and safety-focused training. You will oversee daily training activities, align programs with operational needs, and drive workforce development across the center.

In this role you’ll partner with field leadership, trainers, and safety professionals to ensure effective learning experiences, monitor progress, and maintain documentation.