Description
Position Summary
Provides corporate oversight and serves in leadership role in the development of training initiatives. Performs overall program management function on these projects. Designs and develops programs, policies, and procedures. Technical training consulting across operations. Designs and develops technical training improvement strategy/plans. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Provides direction to trainers. Responsible for evaluating the needs, setting the programs, and providing training across energy operations.
Essential Responsibilities
Provides corporate oversight and serves in leadership role in the development of training initiatives. Performs overall program management function on these projects. Designs and develops programs, policies, and procedures. Technical training consulting across operations. Designs and develops technical training improvement strategy/plans. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Provides direction to trainers. Responsible for evaluating the needs, setting the programs, and providing training across energy operations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Applies expert level knowledge and skill to systematically analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate processes and practices. This includes curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation of training. Applies project management to ensure execution and continuous improvement of technical training programs.
- Designs and develops skills enhancement strategies and practices to support continuous improvement of staff necessary to meet/exceed business and organizational goals and to be successful in meeting industry and competitive challenges.
- Directs the work activity of regional training staff. Mentors others, partner with management to create individual development plans.
- Serves as subject matter expert and drives effective resource utilization and change management by collaborating with functional area leadership across the energy operations organizations.
- Leads cross functional teams and training committees. Provide direction and assistance necessary for effective team operation
- Manages training programs, coordinate apprentice programs within regions.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (Engineering or technical field) is preferred, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Technical studies in power plant or distribution operations, science, engineering, or maintenance may be substituted.
- At least 8 years of progressive training or practical experience required (Journeyman preferred).
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of adult learning principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.
Contact
Xcel Energy, Inc.
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
Minnesota United States
www.xcelenergy.com
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