Associate, Training Developer

What The Role Is

The Associate, Training Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and evaluating technical training programs for Clearway field technicians and front-line leaders. This experienced individual contributor role requires experience in energy, industrial operations, workforce development, or other technical environments
. The Associate, Training Developer leads projects, mentors junior training developers, and serves as a subject matter expert in learning and development. The role ensures training solutions are effective, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives, working both independently and collaboratively with subject matter experts and operational stakeholders.

Location preference for San Diego, CA or Scottsdale, AZ; will consider strong candidates based in our other corporate office locations.

• Design and develop technical learning programs using instructional design models and (e.g., ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Kirkpatrick, Gagne's Nine Events and others).
• Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to identify and address technical training requirements.
• Develop learning objectives, assessments, and multimedia content that support organizational goals and enable Level 3 and Level 4 Kirkpatrick measurement.
• Create and update instructor-led training materials ensuring alignment with measurable, meaningful learning objectives.
• Collaborate with internal SMEs and external vendors to build and maintain training content tailored to each technology.

• Collect and analyze participant feedback and assessment data to recommend improvements to training content, materials, delivery methods, and learning outcomes.
• Leverage data-driven insights to report on and enhance program effectiveness in support of operational and business objectives.

• Partner with technical subject matter experts, operations leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, providing constructive feedback and supporting their professional development.
• Lead project teams or work streams, define deliverables, establish development timelines, and ensure milestones are met.

• Manage multiple training development projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Relevant experience in lieu of related degree may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in technical training, operations training, workforce development, or instructional design within energy, utilities, manufacturing, industrial, or similar technical sectors.
• Experience with the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) methodology.
• Proven track record developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs in technical or operational environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and training evaluation frameworks. Portfolio or work examples strongly desired.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and eLearning authoring tools.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking, including the ability to analyze problems, evaluate options, and operate effectively amid ambiguity.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior staff.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

$89,000—$110,000 USD

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