Deriva Energy · 3 weeks ago
Senior Technical Trainer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDeriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, empowering customers with innovative clean energy solutions. The Senior Technical Trainer is responsible for developing and delivering advanced technical training for wind, solar, and battery operations while mentoring junior trainers and driving continuous improvement in workforce readiness.
Electrical DistributionEnergyLightingRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Facilitate expert-level and specialized training across wind, solar, and battery systems, including advanced troubleshooting, systems integration, and high-risk operational scenarios
Serve as the subject-matter authority for diagnosing and resolving complex technical, electrical, and mechanical issues encountered during training or field-readiness activities
Mentor and develop Trainers and Associate Trainers, providing guidance on instructional technique, technical accuracy, facilitation skills, and trainee evaluation
Lead updates and enhancements to training curriculum and materials, ensuring alignment with evolving fleet technologies, regulatory requirements, and Global Wind Organization (GWO) standards
Act as the primary point of escalation for challenging training scenarios, trainee performance concerns, or content clarifications requiring senior-level judgment
Maintain full functionality of the Learning Management System (LMS), including course creation, user management, troubleshooting, reporting, and integration support
Manage all GWO-related student certifications, training records, audit-ready documentation, and compliance requirements
Provide input and support for instructional design activities, including building assessments, updating course content, and refining learning pathways
Demonstrate strong leadership, decision-making, and communication in the classroom, training facilities, and during collaboration with operations and safety teams
Utilize Microsoft Office and other operational tools to create, manage, and deliver high-quality training content, reports, and trainee performance documentation
Meet and uphold the requirements to serve as a GWO Certified Trainer across applicable modules
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Organizational Development, or a related field or equivalent technical field experience
Three (3) or more years of experience delivering technical training, ideally in renewable energy or industrial operations
Experience coaching or mentoring trainers, technicians, or technical teams
Preferred
Five (5) or more years of progressive technical training experience, with demonstrated leadership in training delivery or curriculum development
Global Wind Organization Qualified Trainer or equivalent certification
Strong background in regulatory, compliance, and safety training
Experience interacting with leadership and external stakeholders, including customers and vendors
Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and technical curriculum development
Proven ability to develop structured training pipelines from onboarding through proficiency
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess trainee performance and recommend program improvements
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning management systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with flexibility to travel as needed
Certifications in Training & Development, Instructional Design, or Safety Management preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with matching
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Deriva Energy
Deriva Energy generates electricity from renewable resources in the transition to cleaner energy.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$424MKey Investors
Principal Asset ManagementCapital One
2025-05-19Debt Financing· $127M
2024-10-01Debt Financing· $207M
2023-06-12Acquired
Leadership Team
John Clapp
Chief Executive Officer
Russell Young
Chief Operating Officer
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