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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. · 8 hours ago

Field Training Specialist

Frederick, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$98K/yr - $124K/yr

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is a wholesale power supply cooperative that delivers reliable, affordable electricity to over a million consumers. They are seeking a Field Training Specialist responsible for planning, developing, and supervising on-the-job training for transmission construction, operation, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Natural Resources

Responsibilities

Plan, develop and conduct transmission construction, operation and maintenance on-the-job training, as determined by management

Evaluation of each assigned Apprentice to determine training needs

Assist management with surveys, analyses and identification of employee training and development needs

Assures that all transmission training programs meet the requirements for safety and environmental regulations

Determine units of work that have elements that will meet those needs

Coordinates with regional management to identify units of work

Keeps informed of maintenance and construction methods and materials in the industry and recommends changes where applicable

Review and evaluate available training resources, internal and external, and make recommendations for utilization

Assure the measurement of competency and completion of the required training elements

Provide technical support to the training functional area for program and resource development

Provide hands on formal classroom training, as required

Schedule and coordinate on the job training activities

Supervise crews made up with Journeymen and Apprentices to teach Apprentices those elements

Assures that all maintenance and construction personnel are informed and trained in the use of standard materials and tools

Evaluate and record Apprentice performance

Evaluate on‑going training programs to monitor employee progress and/or improve results

Track and evaluate the cost effectiveness of training programs

Assist Tri-State Training Department in maintaining employee training and development records

Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements. Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety. Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance

Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri-State’s culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State’s culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company

Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job

Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Training developmentElectrical technologySafety regulationsSupervisionPlanningCommunication skillsProblem analysisComputer proficiencyLabor agreementsTime managementTeam playerOrganizational skills

Required

Associate degree in electrical or electronics technology, electro-mechanical controls or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Thorough knowledge of company construction standards, work practices, safety rules, transmission equipment, and OSHA rules and regulations that apply to transmission operations and maintenance

Knowledge of pertinent environmental and safety regulations

Knowledge of training development, including instructional methods and training aids

Ability to effectively use and apply personal computer and related software applications and materials to the training functions

Ability to supervise personnel effectively, conducts training in a classroom setting or on-the-job in a field setting, prepare and present written, visual and audio aids

Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written

Ability to organize, plan and coordinate

Experience with labor agreements

Willingness to travel as required, across entire Tri-State Transmission System. (Expect 70% travel)

Must possess a valid driver's license

Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the job