OQ Evaluator and Trainer

Job Summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is a leading solar construction company dedicated to powering communities with clean renewable energy across the United States. Our team is purpose-driven harnessing the power of solar to create sustainable futures embody core values and foster a culture of inclusion safety and growth. As an organization we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than todayfor our customers communities and each other.

This is an onsite position that utilizes solar construction and heavy equipment operations knowledge and experience to interact with field employees and supervisors to observe and evaluate their knowledge skills and abilities to perform covered tasks safely and effectively. The OQ Evaluator and Trainer will facilitate equipment training for the companys Registered Apprenticeship Program delivering hands-on instruction in heavy equipment operation and related construction skills to support apprentice development and progression. The role may also participate in creating developing improving and delivering high-quality technical training for employees through distance learning instructor-led and hands-on training methods. During this process the OQ Evaluator and Trainer will partner with peers vendors industry associations and both internal and external experts to identify and improve training content to enhance employee task mastery. May work independently or as a member of a team of peer training professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assess the knowledge skills and abilities of solar construction and heavy equipment operations employees by performing tasks and assignments that develop and refine technical training and operator qualifications.
• Proctors test and function as an Operator Qualification Evaluator conducting hands-on performance evaluations in accordance with the companys Operator Qualification Plan and applicable federal regulations (e.g. OSHA standards and company safety protocols).
• Facilitate equipment training for the Registered Apprenticeship Program delivering structured hands-on instruction in heavy equipment operation (e.g. excavation grading material handling) and related construction competencies to apprentices.
• Ensure contractors and field personnel are properly qualified and are performing covered tasks according to company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the interpretation of regulations and identify their applicability to Company business and operational policies and procedures.
• Assist in reviewing improving and/or developing training content and materials including apprenticeship curriculum modules.
• Provide technical support to managers supervisors and field personnel.
• Maintain open communication with Operations personnel Quality/Safety Management Department personnel and direct supervisor.
• Input training records into Learning Management System (LMS).

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate special projects including apprenticeship-related initiatives or equipment training workshops.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents and accidents.

Qualifications and Requirements

What Is Required

• This is an onsite position and does require temporary relocation to project community.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years relevant training or solar construction/heavy equipment/natural gas utility experience.
• Must become certified as an Operator Qualification Evaluator within six months (180 days).
• This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid drivers license meet company and insurer standards.
• This is an onsite position requiring regular presence at construction sites training facilities or company offices.

What is desired

• Experience performing instructor-led and hands-on training is helpful particularly in facilitating equipment training for apprenticeship programs.
• Fundamental knowledge of adult learning techniques along with classroom presentation facilitation and training skills.
• Advanced knowledge of solar construction operations heavy equipment maintenance construction practices emergency procedures and applicable State/federal regulations.
• Essential knowledge of Operator Qualification (OQ) requirements including relevant federal regulations.
• Familiarity with Registered Apprenticeship Program standards DOL requirements and competency-based training delivery.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Fundamental digital literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Word PowerPoint Excel etc.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to mentor guide others and work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to explain technical theories functions regulations and procedures clearly and accurately in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task with limited supervision.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Benefits and Pay:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Straight Time Over Time
• We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorados Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Medical Dental Vision FSA/HSA Short Term/Long Term Disability 401K with matching contribution.
• Salary$70000 - $99000annually dependent on experience qualifications and competencies.

Physical Requirements:

• Must comply with client safety requirements (e.g. clean-shaven long sleeves steel-toe boots).
• Must pass a physical exam if required.
• Able to:
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders scaffolding and stairways.
• Stoop kneel crouch crawl and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g. towers vessels excavations).
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads).
• Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt concrete asphalt mud gravel).
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE when required.

Work Location:

• Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.

Mobility Barriers:

• Uneven ground
• Obstructed pathways
• Work at low/high elevations
• Confined workspaces

Environmental Conditions:

• Predominantly outdoor work
• Exposure to:
• Extreme heat or cold
• Humidity rain and other weather conditions
• Loud noise from tools and machinery
• Potential chemical exposure

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this addition Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor contactHR.

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