Instructional Designer

Location:
Livermore, CA, 94550

Duration: 12 months

Rate: $72-75/hr on W2

Description:

ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID WITH 90% HOME OFFICE AND 20% ON-SITE IN LIVERMORE FOR MILESTONE PROJECT MEETINGS.

1) Experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills for utilities or related industry

2) Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing

3) Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills

Contract is twelve months with potential to extend.

• Design and develop instructor-led (classroom) and on-the-job (field based) training for apprenticeships in the Power Generation utility industry.
• Perform detailed task analysis for hydro utility workers performing complex, high-risk, hands-on work.
• Create hands-on practice activities, student guides, facilitator guides, and scenario-based learning materials.
• Develop assessments, simulations, videos and other instructional media to support applied skills development and job performance.
• Define learning objectives, and course structure aligned to stakeholder needs and to meet the constraints of safety requirements and remote learning environments.
• Work under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer to apply company standards, guidelines, and templates.
• Participate in milestone meetings with subject matter experts, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train the trainer, and pilot.
• Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation.
• Available during office hours: 8am to 5pm (PST) and ability to meet in person for milestone meetings.

• 3+ years experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills; such as electrical utilities or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in instructional design or education related areas of study.
• Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing.
• Experienced in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables on time.
• Work closely with team and subject matter experts to proactively communicate concerns, issues and risks.

• Experience with hydroelectric operations, mechanical engineering, or machining
• Master's degree in instructional design or education related areas of study