Technical Training & Methods Specialist

WEC Energy Group, Inc.; Milwaukee, Kenosha (WI, WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, seeks a Technical Training & Methods Specialist - Fusion Welding in Kenosha or Milwaukee. You will lead development and delivery of welding training, manage qualifications, and support OQ programs to ensure safety and compliance. Expect collaboration with Operations and ongoing process improvement.

The role emphasizes LMS administration, curriculum design, and field delivery with travel to training facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; or 5+ years of utility ops or technical training exp.
• 4 years in utility operations, construction, or adult technical instruction.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Advanced communication and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency in business software and training tools.
• Substantial knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design.
• Ability to perform needs analysis and identify performance gaps.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Emerging leadership and change management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of technical training programs.
• Oversee progression testing and qualification activities.
• Partner with Operations to assess training needs and develop curriculums.
• Administer LMS and OQ programs; drive continuous improvement.
• Provide field support and maintain training documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve training materials and delivery.
• Create learning objectives and training materials.
• Gather and organize technical documentation for training use.
• Assist with LMS administration and basic instructional methods.
• May drive to various training facilities and comply with driving standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Advanced communication

Facilitation skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Instructional design

Needs analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership and change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS administration

Training software

Job description

Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Technical Training & Methods Specialist - Fusion Welding in our Kenosha, WI or Milwaukee, WI location.

This position is part of a job family (Technical Training & Methods Specialist, Senior Technical Training & Methods Specialist, Principal Technical Training & Methods Specialist).

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first‑hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

Leads the development and delivery of technical training programs, progression testing, and qualification activities to support operational performance, safety, and compliance objectives. Partners with Operations to assess training needs, develop curriculum and work methods, administer LMS and OQ programs, and drive continuous improvement through effective learning solutions and field support.

Job Responsibilities

• Support administration of Operator Qualification (OQ) evaluations for fusion/welding
• Support field compliance with fusion/welding processes
• Assist with other OQ evaluations
• Conduct field observations for safety and operational compliance
• Maintain training and OQ documentation and records for contractors
• Stay informed on basic industry practices, standards, and procedures
• Identify improvement opportunities in training materials and delivery
• Assist in creating learning objectives and training materials
• Gather and organize technical documentation for training use
• Assist with Learning Management System (LMS) administration
• Apply basic instructional methods in classroom and field settings

May be required to drive to various training facilities and meet corporate driving standards.

Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree required. In lieu of degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience in utility operations or technical training is required
• 4 years utility operations, construction, or adult technical instruction
• Core Skills
  • Strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilities
  • Advanced communication and facilitation skills
  • Strong organizational and project management capabilities
  • Proficiency in business software and training tools
  • Substantial knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design
  • Ability to perform needs analysis and identify performance gaps
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders
  • Emerging leadership and change management capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Welder