Gas Plant Operations Training Specialist

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$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Training Specialist II with our large power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12‑month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA‑compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.

Schedule: Hybrid

Schedule Details: Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a RRE Facility. Hybrid Position requires travel (~50%) and overnight stays throughout RRE. Frequent interface with station leaders and craft personnel.

Description: This position is responsible for the instruction, planning and alignment of RRE technical training programs. This position will provide support to multiple generation technologies within RRE to include but not limited to Solar, Battery Storage, Hydro, Simple Cycle, and Combined Cycle. The primary support function of this role will be to support training for new and existing Simple Cycle and Combined Cycle Plants.

This position will collaborate with site level leadership, managers, and supervisors to support and implement training and qualification programs across the Regulated and Renewable Energy (RRE) fleet. This role drives excellence to positively impact performance by benchmarking, strengthening, and aligning technical training and qualification programs.

• Supports all disciplines of training programs which include:
  Solar, Battery Storage, Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle Operations, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation and Controls Maintenance.
• Serves as the single point of contact for Simple Cycle and Combined Cycle training program inquiries and requests.
• Researches, reviews and evaluates training courses and skills determining value, consistency and alignment with RRE business practices.
• Establishes points of contact and subject matter experts related to disciplines and associated training topics.
• Works with sub‑teams to advance program requirements in response to changes in business practices, fleet and organizational design, and emerging technologies; collaborates with peers and leaders in RRE to identify knowledge/skill gaps among employees.
• Develops training mitigation plans.
• Conducts periodic assessments of training programs and courses as required.
• Plans, schedules, coordinates, monitors and reports the activities of training participants.
• Demonstrates expertise in a wide range of training products and services supporting business unit goals.
• Conducts training courses in primary discipline and other disciplines, as appropriate.
• Administers training products and services to achieve Company and business unit goals and support customer training needs.
• Remains abreast of current and emerging training practices, trends and methods and ensures their application as appropriate.
• Attends industry and company‑sponsored seminars and conferences.

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years related work experience
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience, High School/GED and 9 years related work experience

• ADDIE Instructional Design
• Communication
• Training Instruction, Training Programs
• INPO Certifications
• Experience with Simple Cycle and Combined Cycle Operations or other Generation

• Understanding and application of the systematic approach to training
• Experience in Client or Siemens gas turbines, including startups, shutdowns, outages, etc., including Combined Cycle, Steam Plants, and Simple Cycle units
• Formal training and knowledge of Power Plant Operations
• Experience with PLC Controls / Computer Networking
• Working knowledge of Power Distribution systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Project management skills to develop innovative, creative ideas to…