Training Specialist

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$32.00/hr - $38.71/hr

Remote in CA

Long‑term contract for more than 1.5 years

Major U.S. electric utility company

Training Specialist 3

$32–$38.71/hour

Remote – may need to come onsite occasionally

Looking for someone who is good at analysis design and development. Able to review a lot of source documentation, listen to recordings, and pick up a project after reviewing documentation. The role requires quick learning as projects evolve rapidly.

Challenges include uncertain requirements and evolving decisions, requiring flexible instruction development and requirement gathering.

Must manage ambiguity, initiate action, identify gaps, gather information, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Role requires critical thinking, analytical skills, and collaboration with clients, listening to their needs, and adjusting accordingly.

Technical responsibilities: develop user guides, job aids, PowerPoint slides, video using Camtasia, Rise, Articulate, etc. Perform Train the Trainer.

• Perform needs assessments and job/task analyses, including conducting focus groups and working with subject matter experts, to analyze training needs and business requirements.
• Research, design, and develop training scope, timeline, and deliverables (e.g., PPTs, job aids, user guides, quick reference guides, e‑learning, and virtual and instructor‑led training courses) and consult with clients to determine appropriate training solutions.
• Interpret and translate complex technical project information into training material for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Manage client expectations, make recommendations, and communicate project status updates.
• Conduct SME focus groups/meetings to gather information for development.
• Present/facilitate train‑the‑trainer sessions.
• Manage multiple projects, including scope, milestones, schedules, deliverables, and resources, in support of training goals and objectives.
• Problem‑solve, troubleshoot, and mitigate issues related to training roadblocks.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, business, or an appropriate technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience designing and developing systems and/or technical course materials.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities to identify and frame issues, synthesize information, and translate information into training requirements and content. Attention to detail and ability to analyze information from various sources.
• Demonstrated skills/experience in applying instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to develop training materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Snag It, and at least one eLearning software such as Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, or Camtasia.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including facilitating training (e.g., train the trainer).
• Experience interfacing and collaborating with internal/external clients, management, vendors, stakeholders, subject matter experts, and team members to develop training solutions.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including scope, milestones, schedules, deliverables, and resources.
• Flexible and adaptable to change, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to work independently.
• Proactive, organized, and a team player.

• Experience working for a utility company.
• Experience using Visio and SharePoint for development.
• Experience developing training as part of an Agile software development project.
• Experience developing training for an SAP or Salesforce software implementation.

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Training

Utilities