Job Title:Technical Training Specialist - Sr. Lead

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

Note: This is an onsite position requiring in office work out of our offices in Beaumont TX Lake Charles LA The Woodlands TX or Conroe TX. Those outside the areas listed would need to relocate; relocation assistance is not available for this posting.

2 openings are available: Position #D05285 S26230

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Training Specialist delivers technical skills training and instruction to new and senior level craft personnel. The training is delivered in a progressive fashion beginning with fundamental skills to the most complex. Critical to this position is not only the ability to communicate effectively but also to evaluate accurately a participants confidence and competency. This position weighs heavily when determining the advancement of craft personnel. This specific position will support Distribution Line utility automation and safety mandated training as well as other training as assigned by Supervisor of Utility Learning and Development.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct safety and technical skills training programs to ensure employees have the right knowledge of safety policies and procedures as well as the technical skills required to perform effectively in their jobs.
• Mitigate all risk associated with delivery of technical skills training and report safety violations.
• Evaluate employee and classification to determine the training curriculum needed for safe compliant and error free performance of their respective position. Support design and development and maintenance of new and existing safety skills and technical training materials.
• Facilitate delivery of technical skills instruction for craft workers within the Distribution organization. The incumbent must be versed in various delivery formats including distance learning and knowledgeable of the subject matter in both theory and practical application.
• Must be able to effectively observe and evaluate performance of training participants. Ultimately this person must be able to recommend progression or not in respect to the training participants abilities.
• Evaluate effectiveness of training processes and programs and provides feedback to management. Evaluates employee and provides feedback to employee and management.
• Communicate with stakeholders and industry experts to identify best practices on existing training courses and content as well as requests for additional training courses and programs.
• Provide department personnel with training and assignment opportunities that allow for the development and expansion of their knowledge skills and abilities.
• Must be able to learn and utilize technology provide support for training records reporting and other responsibilities as assigned by ULD leadership.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Technical associate degree or equivalent utility experience.
• Preferred:Bachelors degree.

Minimum experience required of the position

• Technical Training Specialist:6 years utility industry experience (with strongdistribution/line operations experience)with the ability to deliver produce and develop training course material without a degree or 3 years of experience with a degree
• Technical Training Specialist Sr:8 years utility industry experience (with strongdistribution/line operations experience)with the ability to deliver produce and develop training course material without a degree or 5 years of experience with a degree
• Technical Training Specialist Sr Lead:10 years utility industry experience (with strongdistribution/line operations experience)with the ability to deliver produce and develop training course material without a degree or 5 years of experience with a degree
• Preferred:
  • Experience in developing and administering training programs
  • Distribution/line operations experience

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position

• Strong Safety culture. Practical knowledge of technical skill to be taught. Able to perform technical craft techniques appropriate to the subject matter being taught. Able to effectively communicate in various mediums and various styles. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills and public speaking. Good interpersonal skills. Customer Focus. Extensive intersystem travel required (up to 40%). Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work with multiple levels of the organizational structure. Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multi-projects simultaneously. Must be willing to assume a storm restoration role and travel if necessary.

Any certificates licenses etc. required for the position

• None.

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

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Primary Location: Texas-BeaumontLouisiana : Lake Charles
Texas : Beaumont
Texas : Conroe
Texas : Woodlands
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 122635
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.