Technical Trainer - Military Veterans
at Avangrid
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $83,804 - $104,756.
Job Title: Technical Trainer (Electric Trainer)
Designs, develops and presents electric technical training programs for Electric Substation Departments. Supervises and monitors training as noted in department training progression programs. Determines training and orientation needs for new department/division employees. Develops and conducts additional advanced training for incumbent operations staff.
MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of responsibilities):
- Identifies, develops, implements and conducts advanced training for applicable incumbents that will address the future needs of the corporation.
- Develops and establishes standardized test procedures and performance-based training programs that will build on trainees' knowledge, skills, expertise and reliability.
- Provides consultation and support to applicable department/employees by analyzing training needs and developing programs and reports that will assist with problem-solving.
- Supervises progression training programs for new hires, schedules training dates, and monitors competency, including LMS learning path build and tracking
- Researches new methods, technology, tools and equipment that will result in competitive product costs.
- Work with operations to secure SME support as necessary to support training initiatives and programs.
- Serve as a lead subject matter expert responsible for ensuring accuracy of programs under prevue.
- Manage the problem identification and resolution process regarding union issues and monitor progress toward resolution.
- Increase communication and cooperation between departments by training and coaching subject matter experts and trainers to create streamline approaches to training.
Skills and Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience preferred. Associates Degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience or High School/GED with the completion of the relevant progression program and 10 years relevant experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of specific operating departments and respective field tasks, training techniques, program development.
• Knowledge of industrial, technical or adult education, program development and administration, engineering and/or construction principles and techniques, and work management.
• Experience working in a formal management system.
Skills/Abilities:
• Results & proactive orientation.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to act decisively in emergency situations and work effectively with all levels of the Company.
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Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.\nIf you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables
Job Posting End Date:
Augusta, ME
AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) is a leading, sustainable energy company with $32 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states. AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables. Avangrid Networks owns eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving 3.2 million customers in New York and New England. Avangrid Renewables owns and operates 7.1 gigawatts of electricity capacity, primarily through wind power, with a presence in 22 states across the United States. AVANGRID employs approximately 6,500 people. AVANGRID supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was awarded Compliance Leader Verification by Ethisphere, a prestigious third party verification of its ethics and compliance program.