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Peterson Cat · 1 day ago

EPG Technical Trainer

San Leandro, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $135K/yr

6+ years exp

Peterson Cat is a family-owned business that has been shaping communities for over 85 years. They are seeking an experienced EPG Trainer to provide a comprehensive technical employee learning and development program that enhances the knowledge, skills, and performance of technical employees and customers. The role involves analyzing, developing, and conducting training programs related to EPG machinery and associated equipment.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRentalWholesale

Responsibilities

Work with Employee Development staff to plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive training and development strategy for the Company that is consistent with the Company’s core values. Conduct learning needs assessments to identify individual, departmental, divisional and organizational training opportunities

Work with Managers to define minimum skill proficiencies for technical positions and develop a process for evaluating incumbents for the purpose of identifying future training and career advancement opportunities

Develop a needs analysis to identify skills/competency gaps and establishes measures to track progress. Develop and execute innovative strategies to ensure the organization has the necessary skills and competencies to meet company business plans and strategy

Assist with develop, design, coordination and implement a companywide performance management system used to evaluate employees work performance, establish future business goals, identify individual responsibilities, and monitor an employee’s individual career development plan

Provide consulting services to departments in all aspects of non-technical training and analyzes training requests. Make recommendations to the appropriate Manager and coordinate training activities with other departments and outside companies

Research, establish and maintain training vendor/partner relationships with other training agencies. Conduct cost-benefit analysis to assess utilization of outside training resources

Establish a process for designing, identifying, delivering, coordinating, and evaluating seminars, workshops, courses, and training

Attain an EPG Analyst Certification and/or Marine Analyst Certification to train and prepare technicians for the type of work they will perform to meet customer demands

Develop curricula, programs, and materials for training. Conduct personalized classroom technical training, product specific and system specific such as electronics, hydraulics, powertrains, engines, emissions systems, ETC. Coordinate alternative training delivery methods such as: computer-based training programs, web deliverable training programs and distance learning programs for companywide learning programs

Work with the Peterson Marketing Department to market Peterson Universities’ training services to customers and Cat dealers

Operate company or personal vehicle as needed

Qualification

Analyst CertificationElectrical Power GenerationCaterpillar products knowledgeTechnical training developmentCurricula developmentSafety training knowledgeCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in a closely related field

A minimum of six years of directly related experience in the electrical power generation (EPG) industry, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Thorough knowledge of Caterpillar products

Good working knowledge of EPG equipment and commercial engines in general

Strong academic background in all foundational Caterpillar courses

Ability to complete all courses required for EPG Analyst Certification within 7 years of start date

Proven and sustained track record as a successful field EPG technician

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Necessary technician safety and EPG-specific training for Arc Flash (medium and high voltage)