Technical Trainer

Deutsche Windtechnik AG; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Ongoing Training

Job summary

Deutsche Windtechnik AG in Houston, TX seeks a Technical Trainer to develop and deliver US-based training for wind turbine platforms, coordinate JPMs and LMS progress, and support safety, operations, and quality functions.

This role requires traveling across the USA to deliver field training, create content, and collaborate with the global training team. Strong MS Office skills and excellent written/presentation abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years in a similar role or equivalent wind-industry training experience
• College degree in a relevant field preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel) and basic troubleshooting
• Ability to develop and modify wind turbine training content and JPMs

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver US-based training programs for wind turbine platforms and other technical/regulatory subjects
• Create training content, JPMs, and assessment tools; manage LMS progress
• Travel to WTG sites across the USA to facilitate field training
• Coordinate with global training team and internal departments on safety and quality initiatives
• Maintain and update training materials and ensure competency through testing and documentation

Skills

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Turbine operations

Electrical theory

Hydraulic theory

Writing & presenting

Education

Bachelor/college degree in a relevant field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Deutsche Windtechnik is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source.

With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.

Deutsche Windtechnik came to North America and started operations here in 2018.

Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.

Are you prepared to assume a crucial role within the Training Department?

The Technical Trainer plays a vital role within the US organization, serving as a key interface with the global training team and resources. This position is responsible for developing and facilitating US-based training programs for the Wind Turbine platforms, as well as other technical and regulatory training needs. The Technical Trainer will create training content, develop job performance measures (JPMs), and maintain systems for assessing technical expertise and competencies, with progress tracked in the company's Learning Management System (LMS).

This role requires developing new course content or modifying existing DWT all Wind Turbine course content while also supporting Operations and Quality functions. Extensive travel is required to meet training and operational demands across DWT’s worksites throughout the USA. The Technical Trainer will support several programs, including the Technical Training Program, Employee Development Program, New Hire Orientation, Advanced Rescue Training Program, and the federally registered Apprentice Program.

Are You Looking to:

• Support the Technical Training Program, Employee Development Program, and other key training initiatives?

• Develop and coordinate training content, including all wind turbine training modules, JPMs, approach distance cards, multimedia visual aids, and other materials?

• Plan and deliver staff development programs using effective methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, and workshops?

• Perform skills assessments for new hires and develop curriculum tailored to technician career progression?

• Create and implement testing and evaluation procedures to ensure competency?

• Support site SME’s updating list for each department of SME’s to help verify competencies and keep them current.

• Travel to worksites throughout the USA to facilitate field training as needed.

Are You Ready to:

• Support and develop internal rope rescue and advanced rescue training programs.

• Collaborate with the Global Training Team, EHS Department, HR Department, and Quality Department to promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement in training courses.

• Collaborate with and support Training Specialist in daily jobs such as tracking certifications and CBT learnings of all techs in the field SFS, O &M, and Repower.

• Assist in managing program budgets to ensure department runs in a fiscally responsible way Provide on-site training at worksite locations as needed.

• Offer interim support for Operations, EHS, Engineering and Quality functions, including site setup, QC checks, audits, and document generation.

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma required; a college degree in a relevant field is preferred

• 5 years in a similar role or a combination of knowledge and experience with training programs in the wind industry

• Valid driver’s license (NON-CDL or CDL) and clean driving record

• Platform-specific Technical Trainer or Advanced Level Site Technician experience preferred

• Expertise in electrical theory and hydraulic theory

• Proficiency in basic and advanced troubleshooting

• Knowledge of basic and advanced turbine operations

• Strong proficiency in MS Office products (Word and Excel)

• Excellent writing and presentation skills

• Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.

• The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus because of potential work in close confines.

• Employees must be physically fit enough to freely climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions.Must be capable of rescuing team mates anywhere in tower in the event of emergency.

• We care about the safety and wellbeing of every one of our employees. To help ensure their safety, any employees climbing a wind turbine must use a Personal Fall Arrest System, and may not exceed the system’s maximum weight capacity of 309 lbs. This weight must include the individual, their tooling, uniform, and personal protective equipment. Based on these safety requirements and the standard weight of equipment, employees who climb wind turbines may not exceed a maximum personal body weight of 260 lbs.

What You’ll Get:

• 401k with fully vested, generous company match available first month.

• Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.

• Competitive Compensation.

• Personalized and Ongoing Training.

DWT CULTURE:
What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture.

Our Mission: To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.
Our Vision: To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy,
one wind turbine at a time.

How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are:Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient, and Reliable.

We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.