Technical Training & Curriculum Development Specialist

Position:
Technical Training & Curriculum Development Specialist

Location:

Dallas, Texas Duration: 6-Month Contract

Work Schedule:

Hybrid; typically three days onsite and two remote days, based on business needs Travel:
Up to 25% between assigned work locations Job Overview:
The Training Developer will be responsible for developing standardized learning materials, instructor resources, trainee performance-tracking tools, and reporting mechanisms for Distribution Operators and Transmission Grid Controllers. This position will support curriculum development, instructional design, training documentation, qualification tracking, and compliance with NERC and other applicable regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience with instructional systems design, adult learning methodologies, technical training development, competency-based training, and learning management systems.

Knowledge of the electric utility industry or electrical systems is preferred. Responsibilities:
Develop standardized course syllabi for current and future training programs. Review and update training materials to align with operating procedures, best practices, and business requirements. Create on-the-job training facilitation guides and instructor guides. Develop learning objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and performance measures using a systematic instructional design approach. Maintain training records to support compliance with NERC and other regulatory requirements.

Design trainee performance-tracking and progression-monitoring tools. Develop competency matrices, skill assessments, qualification criteria, and readiness-tracking processes. Standardize curriculum structures, training documentation, and instructional materials. Create management-level reports that provide visibility into trainee progress, curriculum status, and qualification readiness. Support curriculum governance, document control, and continuous improvement initiatives. Research and implement training technologies that improve learning effectiveness and program quality. Collaborate with instructors, operational subject matter experts, leadership, and internal business partners.

Develop technically accurate documentation and training materials for project implementation needs. Coordinate work activities with responsible groups to ensure project requirements are completed. Travel between the Dallas, Irving, and Fort Worth work locations as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or a related field. Experience developing and delivering technical training programs. Knowledge of Instructional Systems Design and adult learning methodologies. Experience developing competency-based training programs using tools such as Articulate 360. Experience working with Learning Management Systems and training metrics. Knowledge of curriculum governance, documentation, and version control. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational, time-management, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment. Ability to obtain and maintain Client CIP Certification. Knowledge of the electric utility industry, electrical systems, Distribution Operations, or Transmission Grid Operations is preferred. Demonstrated technical aptitude and willingness to learn the electric utility industry. Contract Details:
Contract duration: 6 months Potential extension:
Possible Typical work hours: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with flexibility based on business needs Hybrid work schedule with approximately three days onsite per week About PTR Global: PTR Global is a…