Distribution Technical Training Specialist Senior, Specialist Principle or Staff

Description

• Oversees the administration and proper maintenance of electronic and physical training records/qualifications, reports, budgets, measurements and cost/value analyses for learning and training programs and activities. Use the AEP learning management system to index courses and to record training, certifications and seminars in accordance with AEP policies and procedures and government/state regulations.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with management team, employees, internal and external partners and vendors to develop and deliver training.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of federal, state and AEP safety, health and environmental training requirements.
• Guides the research and selection of the appropriate training resources and tools. Negotiate and coordinate with vendors and OEMs as required.
• Facilitate training projects, committees and meetings as assigned.
• Directs the development, communication and implementation of a learning strategy by conducting learning/training needs assessments. Forecast, plan and analyze for learning and training needs based on demographics and staffing changes. Consult with management and employees on learning and training priorities.
• Lead the teaching, instructing, facilitation and evaluation of learning and training activities including rules, knowledge, information, job skills, job/task demonstrations; and proctoring tests, assessments and evaluations.
• Coordinates of the design and development of technical curriculums, courses and training resources including instructor-led and online course content, presentations, manuals, handouts, job aids, games, job task analysis documents, job performance measures, hands-on demonstrations and assessments/tests. Incorporate human performance concepts, safety, AEP/industry best practices and lessons learned into training.
• Oversees the scheduling and coordination of technical training. Communicate training calendar, courses and learning opportunities to management teams and employees.

Requirements

• Twelve (12) years' technical work experience in related area
• Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Technology or related field preferred for Transmission.
• Valid driver's license.
• Associate degree in Power Plant Technology or related field preferred for Generation.
• Thorough knowledge of assigned area’s technical work processes, procedures and safety standards.
• OR Six (6) years' experience as a Training Specialist Senior.
• Nine (9) years' technical work experience in related area
• High School graduate/GED.
• CDL may be required for some locations/positions.
• OR Four (4) years' as a Training Specialist.
• 12 years of related work experience with 5 years of leadership or training experience preferred.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills required.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft office suite software.

Benefits

• Travel required. Exempt (unpaid) overtime required.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance