Lineman Training & Development Manager

Location: Kingdom City

Lineworker Development Manager

Location:

Missouri Department:
Energy/ Operations

Reports To:

Director of Operations Position Summary The Lineworker Development Manager is responsible for delivering classroom and field-based instruction for a structured apprenticeship program aligned with Sellenriek Energy’s in-house curriculum. This position develops and trains entry-level to journeyman-level line workers in the skills required to safely construct, maintain, and troubleshoot overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. The instructor serves as a subject matter expert, mentor, and safety advocate, ensuring that all trainees are equipped for successful careers in the electric utility industry.

Key Responsibilities Apprentice Program Development & Leadership Develop, build, and continuously improve the company’s lineman apprenticeship program.

Create structured curriculum, learning paths, hands-on training plans, and progression milestones.

Standardize training expectations across crews.

Track apprentice progress, qualifications, certifications, and training completion.

Partner with operations leaders and external partners to ensure training aligns with field realities and workforce needs.

Assist with mentoring and coaching apprentices and newer field employees.

Training Delivery & Execution Lead classroom, field, and hands-on training for apprentices and crews.

Deliver engaging and practical training focused on real-world applications.

Coordinate and facilitate new hire field onboarding and readiness training.

Support leadership development and field coaching initiatives as needed.

Build training materials, presentations, guides, and reference documents.

Safety & Compliance Partnership Partner closely with the Safety team to develop and deliver quarterly safety training programs.

Administer and maintain all documentation, recordkeeping, reporting, audits, and compliance requirements associated with the apprenticeship program, including adherence to all applicable U.S. Department of Labor (DOL and regulatory reporting requirements.

Ensure all training aligns with company safety standards, DOT requirements, OSHA standards, and operational expectations.

Assist in identifying training gaps and corrective development opportunities following incidents, audits, or field observations.

Ensure trainees demonstrate mastery of electrical hazard recognition, arc flash safety, PPE selection, and safe work practices prior to field deployment.

Maintain a safe, compliant training facility including climbing structures, aerial lift simulators, and live/de-energized practice equipment.

Operational Training & Process Standardization Enhance and standardize on-the-job training processes across the organization.

Build scalable onboarding and field readiness programs that create consistency across crews and leaders.

Develop best practices and practical field procedures that improve quality, safety, and operational execution.

Assist with rollout and communication of new training programs, procedures, and operational initiatives.

Help drive accountability and consistency in field execution and employee development.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements Ability to perform field demonstrations and hands-on training in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.

Ability to climb poles, ladders, and training structures while demonstrating proper techniques and safety procedures.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods of time.

Ability to safely operate or demonstrate the use of aerial lifts, bucket trucks, climbing equipment, and other line construction tools and equipment.

Ability to travel to training locations, job sites, and company facilities as needed.

Must be able to wear required PPE, including fall protection, arc flash protection, hard hats, gloves, and safety footwear.

Ability to work near energized electrical systems while maintaining all required safety standards and clearances.

Required Experience Journeyman Lineman experience or equivalent field leadership experience in the utility, energy,…