Workforce Development Coordinator - Kingsport, TN

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No.

1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries Group, LLC is looking for a Workforce Development Coordinator to join our team in Kingsport, TN. The Training Coordinator (TC) is responsible for the coordination of all craft, supervisory, professional, technical, and managerial training that occurs on assigned projects. Identifying and requisitioning training materials and equipment; collection and submittal of training data to supervision; and administration of training records and reports.

The TC will coordinate all required trainings and deliver safety training to new and current employees. Assist with NCCER courses as needed.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Trainer in specified skill or equivalent combinations of training and related experience
• Knowledge of business machines, computers and/or menu driven applications
• Candidate may be required to have knowledge of computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Windows, JD Edwards and other software as needed
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
  Candidate also must be able to multi-task and perform duties without constant supervision
• Post offer drug screen and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries, LLC. Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

• Effectively manage and organize craft training efforts through close relationships with employees, site supervision, corporate Workforce Development and other industry or workforce related organizations within the region; participate in and/or chair various regional committees related to workforce development specific to industrial maintenance and construction
• Support all NCCER training and assessment program efforts at the site; complete necessary steps to become NCCER instructor, coordinator, proctor, and/or performance evaluator; conduct assessments when necessary
• Become familiar with and effectively use company database, Enterprise 1; run training reports using the database and submit materials requisitions to create purchase orders
• Develop relationships with local high schools and technical colleges to promote industrial maintenance and construction as a viable career
• Plan and implement programs to train supervision and employees in company and client practices; coordinate and provide company and customer required training to employees and subcontractors
• Plan, implement and promote safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA rules and regulations
• Maintain training database to document all required training; maintain all safety and compliance records/reports as required by the Company and law
• Maintain all site Training documentation digitally; modify and update existing training programs and material as required/needed
• Coordinate and collaborate with Workforce Development Team and HR Manager on Progression Models for the site
• Identify and communicate personnel training requirements to management; create training aids such as presentations, tests/quizzes, etc.
• Enhance safety and health expertise through training, reading, conferences and subject matter expert; identify and communicate opportunities for improvement to content, systems, or methods
• Take part in an on-call rotating schedule to assist site with emergency after hours work or scheduled over-time
• Perform such duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be required to accomplish the essential job functions as directed by the site HR Manager
• Perform light to medium physical work such as lifting and carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, squatting, kneeling and climbing ladders and stairs
• Further duties to be assigned at the discretion of the HR Manager or Site Manager
• Attend high school, military and local community job fairs available in region
• Will deliver NCCER crew leader training to the regional workforce as necessary
• Will assist Site HR Manager, Site Manager and Workforce Development Director with projects as needed
• Assist in developing training program objectives, course content, instructional materials, i.e., manuals, audio/visual slides, etc.
• Prepare and…