Technical Trainer, Field- Underground and Overhead

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 133,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Berlin CT seeks an experienced Training Supervisor to design and deliver field and classroom programs for Apprentice TMP Schools. You will oversee trainees, align with safety standards, and ensure high-quality workmanship across line work activities.

Candidates should have at least eight years of direct craft experience in Transmission, Distribution or Field Service, plus strong leadership, coaching, and scheduling abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, business, or related discipline.
• Minimum eight years hands-on experience in Transmission/Distribution or Field Service.
• Experience in training, coaching, or instructional roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs and field quality audits.
• Supervise and instruct trainees in classroom and on-the-job settings.
• Evaluate trainee performance to ensure competency.
• Maintain safety and workmanship standards across tasks.
• Coordinate with teams and manage schedules for training events.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Scheduling

Communication

PC Proficiency

Labor contracts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Essential Functions:

• Works with Line Mechanics, Splicers and supervisors to analyze job tasks and current field performance to determine training needs and program content.
• Effectively implements training programs and field quality audit programs.
• Supervises, directs and instructs trainees during classroom, hands-on and on-the-job training assignments.
• Evaluates performance to ensure all trainees are sufficiently trained to perform their assigned duties by reviewing and evaluating field and methods in refresher training.
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Company standards and work methods including monitoring for a high quality of workmanship. Provides employee feedback and seeks to enhance performance and safety.
• Directs efforts to achieve top quartile excellence regarding safe work practices and safety performance.
• Promotes teamwork among and between all members of the electric distribution and transmission organizations and other internal groups.
• New equipment and "Moment of Need" training at AWC's as needed.
• Classroom and hands-on-training in the Berlin CT Training Yard to include: Apprentice TMP Schools : pole climbing, pulling and setting poles, aerial device operation, secondary service work, high voltage rubber gloving, running primary and secondary wire, transformer connections, insulate/isolate practices, hoisting and rigging, distribution equipment (capacitors, reclosers etc.), troubleshooting, hot-line tools, pole-shifts etc. URD (Direct Buried): secondary voltage splicing/terminating cable, print reading, trenching shoring, fault locating, etc.
• Yearly refresher training for qualified line-workers.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

Requires knowledge of utility transmission and distribution system design, operations, maintenance, and construction principles and practices, safety standards and business processes.

Excellent communication skills, ability to present theory and concepts, as well as hands-on technical instruction with clarity, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Requires leadership, coaching abilities and schedule management skills.

Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel).

Working knowledge of labor contracts.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience :

Minimum of eight (8) years of direct craft experience in Transmission, Distribution and/or Field Service design and/or installation, servicing customers and supervising employees.

Training or instructional experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

Driver's License, D.O.T. preferred

Working Conditions:

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Competencies:

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

$133,290.00-$148,100.00

Worker Type: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

Emergency Response: Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement :

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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