Technical Training Specialist - Remote & Field Training

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.; Central City (CO); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is seeking a Technical Training Specialist to plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive training programs for transmission and generation operations and maintenance teams.

The role includes coordinating apprentice development, identifying resource needs, and guiding trainees through classroom and on-the-job instruction. You will travel approximately 70% across the Tri-State system, support safety and environmental requirements, and

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of company construction standards, work practices, safety rules, transmission and generation equipment, and OSHA requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of instructional design, adult-learning methods, assessment practices, and training aids.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate concurrent training schedules, work assignments, resources, and required documentation.
• Working knowledge of applicable labor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, delivers, and evaluates operations and maintenance training, including classroom, field-based, and on-the-job instruction, as directed by management.
• Assesses each assigned apprentice’s knowledge, skills, progress, and training needs; documents performance; and verifies completion of required training elements.
• Coordinates with facility management to identify appropriate work groups, assignments, schedules, and resources that support apprentice development.
• Leads and directs journey-level and apprentice technicians during training activities without exercising formal supervisory authority.
• Provides initial, refresher, and hands-on instruction for applicable mobile and material-handling equipment and promotes proper use of standard materials, tools, and work practices.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry maintenance and construction methods, materials, equipment, and instructional practices and recommends appropriate improvements.
• Reviews internal and external training resources and recommends their effective use.
• Provides technical and instructional support to other training specialists and supports program and resource development within the training function.
• Evaluates training effectiveness, employee progress, and program cost-effectiveness and recommends improvements.
• Assists the Tri-State Training and Scheduling Department with maintaining accurate employee training and development records.
• Supports department-wide initiatives assigned by the Technical Workforce Development Manager.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and performance to support Tri-State’s continuous electric-service obligations.
• Works overtime as required, including outside normal working hours, to support apprenticeship/apprentice schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Training delivery

Instructional design

Education

Associate degree in electrical or electronics technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is seeking a Technical Training Specialist to plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive training programs for transmission and generation operations and maintenance teams.

The role includes coordinating apprentice development, identifying resource needs, and guiding trainees through classroom and on-the-job instruction. You will travel approximately 70% across the Tri-State system, support safety and environmental requirements, and