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WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY UNIQUE?

In Transmission Services, we believe in the power of learning and development to help craft the future of our organization. As the field operations training manager, you will have the opportunity to lead our best-in-class training programs, including Transmission’s apprenticeships, technical training, and annual trainee program. Your role will be pivotal in partnering with business leaders to build and deliver learning programs, targeted training and mentorship initiatives that align with our business goals. This is your chance to define a tangible impact and help us achieve operational excellence!

You will be trusted to:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in managing and directing technical and craft learning programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop staff effectively.
• Strong skills in planning and managing projects effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful training programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and collaborators.
• Dedication to maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring timely delivery of results.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and direct skilled craft and technical learning programs, with a particular focus on the Transmission apprenticeships and the Field Operations Trainee Program.
• Partner with Construction, Maintenance and System Controls leadership to promote and deliver learning programs, targeted training, and development opportunities that meet business and departmental needs.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within the functional area to improve return on investment strategies.
• Hire, train, assign work, evaluate, and manage performance, ensuring all aspects of staff supervision are handled effectively.
• Supervise and coordinate learning activities across all field operations groups.
• Develop strategic and operating plans, goals, objectives, priorities, and procedures in alignment with LCRA's strategic goals.
• Lead change by applying process improvement and operational excellence methodologies, aligning key collaborators to implement processes and programs that deliver measurable improvements.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations for improving and developing learning programs to senior management.
• Direct tracking and reporting of progress towards established goals and achievements.
• Work closely with department managers within Transmission Services to identify performance gaps and learning needs; lead collaborative efforts to develop training solutions.
• Develop and monitor metrics to evaluate training and development efficiency.
• Build and review formative and summative assessments; partner with internal collaborators and subject matter experts to develop content and overall training experience.
• Plan and coordinate skills assessments and training; provide instruction and mentorship to trainers and facilitate training for new courses.
• Partner with management to build and develop proficient work teams within assigned Transmission areas.
• Provide strategic and tactical direction to plan, schedule, and monitor resources, deadlines, and costs of multiple projects.
• Facilitate special projects involving cross-functional teams.
• Participate in cross-training activities, cross-departmental sharing of knowledge, and cross-departmental developmental assignments.
• Coordinate quality, completeness, timeliness, and cost impact of all work associated with departmental process improvement functions; recommend and monitor quality control standards.
• Ensure appropriate records are maintained for departmental personnel, budget requirements, management systems, policies, and procedures.
• Closely partner with LCRA Human Resources to ensure strategic alignment with enterprise-wide initiatives and activities.

You qualify with:

• Twelve or more years of experience in utility industry training, business, operational or financial process improvement, or relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in business, engineering, industrial operations or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

You are a great fit with:

• Experience in the utility industry
• Experience in designing and developing learning and development programs
• Experience in training and facilitation
• Experience in process improvement consulting
• Experience in successfully implementing large-scale change efforts
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for the complexities and dynamics of change management and organizational change
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Advanced skill in applying best practices and new trends in a practical way that appropriately fits the organization
• Advanced skill in effectively partnering with leaders to design ad hoc/custom learning and development solutions
• Advanced communication skills, including verbal and written to all levels of an organization

You gain:

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness program including wellness incentive
• Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.