Technical Training Specialist

RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Exempt

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operations Training, the Technical Training Specialist will help design and deliver various technical, safety, and in-field training programs, including High Voltage Awareness, Substation Awareness, Electrical Switching, NFPA-70E, Substation Electrical Schematics, Solar Technical, BESS, Electrical and Hydraulic Troubleshooting, LOTO Awareness, Confined Space Awareness, and other training programs that align employee performance with the organization’s goals. The Technical Training Specialist will also determine training objectives and write training programs, including outlines, handouts, courses, exams, and practical exercises.

The Technical Training Specialist will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Candidates will need a high degree of creativity and latitude and will be required to perform other related duties as needed.

• Deliver in-person classroom and on-the-job training to RWE technicians on various technical and safety topics related to multi-brand wind turbines and solar farms
• Independently manage classroom presentations and lead real-world training scenarios for students to ensure safe and effective rescue response
• Design and develop instructor-led training (ILT) and eLearning on various technical, safety, and in-field topics, including High Voltage Awareness, Substation Awareness, Electrical Switching, NFPA-70E, Substation Electrical Schematics, Solar Technical, BESS, Electrical and Hydraulic Troubleshooting, LOTO Awareness, Confined Space Awareness, and related subjects
• Upload and maintain training materials in the training LMS, maintain accurate records, and generate reports
• Continuously evaluate and update training materials
• Conduct site visits to deliver training, facilitate practical exercises, administer exams, evaluate competencies, and perform related activities
• Support the development of other instructors through peer evaluation and feedback
• Ensure all participants meet learning objectives outlined in course and module outlines during course delivery
• Continuously develop new competencies and rescue techniques for multi-brand turbines to support rescue response across all turbines serviced by RWE technicians
• Participate in training audits as required

• Associate’s degree in a related field, such as education, learning and development, training, wind turbine technology, or solar technology
• High Voltage certification is highly desired
• OSHA 500/501 trainer course for construction or general industry is preferred
• Minimum 3years of experience in wind, solar, BESS, or a similar industry
• Minimum 3years of experience in high-voltage work or a similar industry
• Minimum 3years of experience delivering formal training programs for adult learners in a safety or technical discipline
• Good working knowledge of PPE inspections, training administration tools, and training administration processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, as well as pivot as priorities shift
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Initiative – Must be able to work with minimal supervision and make decisions on issues related to their discipline(s) with limited and/or available information. Identifies opportunities for training and develops and improves internal training initiatives
• Problem Solving – Strong ability to plan, organize, and deliver training in dynamic field environments to ensure course material is covered and objectives are met
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Interpersonal Skills – Proven record of working and interacting with both management and technical teams; skilled in human relations, conflict resolution, and facilitation in a team environment; proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds during classroom and/or hands-on presentations, including assessing and checking for understanding during practical rescue exercises
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