Workforce Development Coordinator -Traveling Trainer

Requisition ID: 272648 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Houston, TX 

 

Company Overview:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact.We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. 

Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our values — ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants — integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery.

They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

 

Position Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for the training, testing, qualification of Craft Professional Employees on one or more major construction projects in Bechtel’s direct hire portfolio in North America. This position will National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) administration, written and practical exams on projects, for administering Bechtel’s Capabilities Assessment Program (CAP), and participating in the set up and maintenance of training facilities.  May provide training to craft employees and provide input to Workforce Development programs and procedures. 

Position intended to support multiple small projects, some in the renewable energy sector.

 

Job Dimensions:

Supervision Received

• Receives operational supervision from a Senior Industrial Relations Manager or an Industrial Relations Manager.
• Receives functional supervision from a Workforce Development Manager.

Supervision Exercised

• Supervises project trainers and/or WFD administrator(s).

Contacts

• Has regular contact with the craft workforce and/or general public.
• Regularly interfaces with industrial relations and construction management. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Supervises project trainers and/or WFD administrator(s).
• Provides guidance to site Workforce Development (WFD) managers for training to all levels of craft, journeyman, foreman and general foreman.
• Performs and oversees other's performance of Verifications of Competency evaluations, and trains others in how to perform and record VOC Evaluations.
• Performs NCCER administration of the craft training and certification program on projects, ensuring the company remains in strict compliance with NCCER regulations.
• Responsible for project training facility layout, resource allocation, set-up and maintenance.
• May participate in the selection of evaluators/trainers on projects or the participate in /contribute to the design of WFD programs for the relevant business line.
• Coordinates and monitors classes, instructors, facilities, class times, participants (level) and instructor evaluations on each project.
• Coordinates planning, selection, training, recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance activities related to craft apprenticeship programs on projects.
• Conducts training sessions/courses on projects as required to support the WFD program.
• Collects, assembles, and analyzes training data and provides reports to site and WFS management regarding the projects training activities.
• Maintains data in relevant IR/WFD systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualificaitons and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• Journeyman-level experience in one or more construction trades (4+ years)
• Ability to communicate effectively with craft employees, supervisors, construction managers, industrial relations, and others in a professional, respectful manner
• Strong moral and ethical compass
• Experience as a trainer, instructor, supervisor, coach, or other subject matter expert/authority, especially as it relates to construction or job knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Willingness to “lead from the front” on all safety related practices in the field – be the example and teach the example of construction job site safety
• Ability to use a computer to read/send email, attending meetings, write documents, enter data, and other routine tasks
• Current or recent NCCER certification in one or more trades,