Training Specialist [76830]
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Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation's leading brands.

Our Energy client is seeking a dynamic and versatile Training Specialist II to join their team. This role requires a blend of content development and live instruction skills, with a focus on the latter.

Hybrid – Charlotte, NC

1+ year contract

$40-$46/hour (DOE)

The successful candidate will be expected to travel 20-40% of the time to various operation centers across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Florida, with overnight stays required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver engaging training content in a team environment
• Assess, create, and deliver training documentation for the Automated Distribution Management System
• Serve as an internal expert in a discipline-specific/task-based area
• Design and administer training products and services for assigned projects
• Stay updated on current and emerging training practices, trends, and methods

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of the electric, energy, and utility sector, as well as familiarity with system development life cycle and Agile Project methodology. Proficiency with MS Teams and remote collaboration tools is a must. The role requires the ability to self-motivate under direct and indirect project leadership, often in a matrixed structure, to complete individual and team tasks under strict deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Credentials:

• Working knowledge of LMS systems and MS productivity applications (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Effective use of training development applications and methods including Articulate Suite (Rise and Storyline), Vyond, Camtasia, JIRA, etc.
• Understanding of Agile and other project management fundamentals, outage management systems, event-driven dispatching systems, electric distribution/transmission grid
• Kirkpatrick and/or ATD certifications and/or working knowledge of these methods

The successful candidate will be comfortable working with cross-functional teams on major projects, process improvement efforts, and collaborating virtually. They will also be prepared to support major outage event response from an office environment as needed, which can include extended hours, weekends, and holidays. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our client's team and make a significant impact on their training initiatives.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.