Field Training Specialist

Responsible for planning, developing and supervising on-the-job training specific to the construction, operation and maintenance of the electronic and telecommunications facilities.  Works under the direction of the Technical Workforce Development Manager and in cooperation with each regional transmission maintenance management.  This position plans, develops and conducts transmission construction, operation and maintenance on-the-job training, as determined by management, evaluates each assigned Apprentice to determine training needs, and determines units of work that have elements that will meet those needs.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits. 
 

Field Training Specialist 
Hiring Salary Range: $98,000-$124,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level. 

• 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 consid