Training Advocate - Workforce Development Champion

First Solar, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Training Advocate to join the Workforce Development Team. This role focuses on supporting OJT, ensuring training materials are correct, and confirming proper sign-offs with experts.

You will check in with new associates through their first 90 days and help improve courses, host classroom sessions, and provide reporting. Responsibilities include leading training moments, coordinating with Tech III and supervisors, maintaining safety and quality standards, and collecting

Qualifications

• Passion for training.
• Technical competence in production areas FE, FIN1, FIN2, or FIN3.
• Demonstrated ability to properly train others.
• Works well with associates and management to foster teamwork and learning.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Dependable on personal time management and follow-up on responsibilities.
• Demonstrated safe working habits.

Responsibilities

• Help build a culture of learning.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping.
• Maintain high standard for quality.
• Foster teamwork through collaboration with associates, Tech III, supervisors, and other functions.
• Effective communication (oral and written) 1:1 and in group setting.
• Facilitate introduction of new training.
• Lead and support training of associates.
• Validate associates training is complete.
• Collect data and provide reports.
• Host classroom group training.
• Check in on new hires to ensure they have the support and training needed to be successful.
• Document information to be used for training (improvements & new)
• Attend crew and team meetings as needed to share information, provide recognition & receive feedback.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Passion for training

Technical competence

Train others

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Training Advocate to join the Workforce Development Team. This role focuses on supporting OJT, ensuring training materials are correct, and confirming proper sign-offs with experts.

You will check in with new associates through their first 90 days and help improve courses, host classroom sessions, and provide reporting. Responsibilities include leading training moments, coordinating with Tech III and supervisors, maintaining safety and quality standards, and collecting