Field Trainer - Electrical

M. A. Mortenson Company

Full-time - Mid Level

11-50 employees

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Field Trainer - Electrical will lead the coordination, instruction, and management of classroom and field activities for Mortenson's Registered Apprenticeship Program. This role serves as the subject matter expert for the electrical curriculum and acts as the primary contact for Operating Group leadership teams, ensuring effective program delivery and collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical focused NCCER modules, assessments, and performance profiles
• Partner with project leadership and project-based instructors to schedule classroom instruction, online assessments, and electrical field evaluations
• Ensure tools, books, and other necessary resources are available for all training sessions
• Manage, mentor, and audit project-based instructors, performance evaluators, and proctors
• Manage master training calendar for the Operating Group
• Collaborate with project team to create project training plans including schedules and selection of electrical apprentices
• Partner with Apprenticeship Program Manager and HR Coordinator on completion, tracking and storage of required electrical program documentation
• Assist with the administration of new apprentice registration documents as needed
• Utilize effective presentation skills including creative training techniques and adult learning techniques
• Actively participate in electrical subject matter review committees with NCCER and other organizations
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Requirements

• Licensed, journey or technician-level knowledge and skills in the electrical or similar trade (at least four years)
• Successful completion of NCCER ICTP
• Current driver's license
• Advanced communication, presentation and classroom training facilitation skills
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional methodology
• Basic computer and software skills (Microsoft applications)
• Ability to connect with and influence apprentices and other stakeholders
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 75%
• Exposure to OSHA training requirements

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred
• Exposure to NCCER curriculum preferred
• Classroom training facilitation experience preferred