Senior Associate, Operations Training

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Exempt

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operations Training the Senior Associate, Operations Training will help design and conduct various technical, safety and in-field trainings like High Voltage Awareness, Substation Awareness, Electrical Switching, NFPA-70E, Substation Electrical Schematics, etc. amongst other trainings, to align employee performance with the goals of organization. The training specialist will help in designing an “Qualified Electrical Persons On- the-Job Training” program for technicians working on high voltage equipment and substations. They will also determine training objectives and write training programs, including outlines, handouts, courses, exams as well as design practical exercises. The Training specialist will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Candidates will need a wide degree of creativity and latitude and will be required to perform other related duties as needed.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver in person classroom and on the job training to RWE technicians on various technical and safety topics related to multi-brand wind turbines as well as solar farms
• Independently manage classroom presentations and lead real-world training scenarios for students to ensure safe and effective rescue response
• Design and develop instructor-led training (ILT) & eLearning on various technical, safety and in-field trainings like High Voltage Awareness, Substation Awareness, Electrical Switching, NFPA-70E, Substation Electrical Schematics, etc
• Design and develop Qualified Electrical Person On-the Job Training program for wind, solar and BESS technicians
• Upload & maintain training material on training LMS and maintain accurate records & generate reports
• Continuously evaluate and update training materials
• Responsible for site visits to perform training, conduct practical exercises, administer exams, evaluate competencies, etc
• Support the development of other instructors through peer evaluation and feedback.
• Ensure all participants meet learning objectives in Course & Module Outlines during course delivery
• Continuously develop new competencies and rescue techniques on multi-brand turbines to support rescue response in all turbines serviced by RWE technicians
• Participate in training audits as when required

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Associates degree in related field of either education/learning/training or wind turbine or solar technology
• High Voltage certification highly desired
• OSHA 500/501 trainer course for construction/general industry preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in wind, solar industry, or similar industry
• Minimum 4 years of experience delivering formal training programs for adult learners in a safety or technical discipline
• Good working knowledge of conducting PPE inspections, training administration tools and processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines as well as pivot as priorities shift
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Initiative – Must be able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information. Identify areas of opportunity for training and develop & improve internal training initiatives
• Problem solving – Good ability to plan, organize and deliver training in dynamic field environments to ensure course material is covered and objectives are met
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Interpersonal Skills – Proven record of dealing and interacting with both management and technical teams; skilled in human relations, conflict resolution and facilitation in a team environment; proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds during a classroom and/or hands-on presentation, including assessing and checking for understanding during practical rescue exercises
• Technical/Functional Knowledge – High level knowledge of electrical schematics, troubleshooting and high voltage equipment including switching concepts and safe work methods for work on wind turbines and solar farms
• Must demonstrate a detail and deadline-oriented mindset while managing multiple and changing priorities
• Flexibility – Able to make the necessary adjustments to the plans to respond to changing conditions, must be able to travel at short notice.
• Resource Management – Make effective use of available resources to achieve operating goals and objectives
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tool
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedure
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.