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RESPONSIBILITY OUTLINE
Job Title Transmission Operations Technical Trainer
Department
580 Transmission
Planning/Scheduling
Pay Status Salary
Reports To
Senior Manager Transmission
Line Operations, Planning and
Training
FLSA Category Exempt
Location Great Bend or Garden City
SUMMARY
Lead technical training activities and programs for Transmission
Operations. Design,
develop, implement, and maintain diverse training programs including
classroom and
requested field training. Work with Transmission Operations managers to
bring
consistencies to the departments training programs and objectives.
Essential Responsibilities
Training
Develop, facilitate, and execute transmission technical training.
Create and implement formal hands-on training programs with curriculums,
lesson
plans, and assessments.
Administer and maintain Sunflower Transmission Operations apprenticeship
programs,
DOT program, Crane Certification, Switchman\'s Training, welding
training, substation
equipment training, and all other general and annual training
requirements.
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to conduct hands-on
transmission
technical training for new employees and existing Transmission
Operations employees.
Ensure learning solutions align with organizational goals and
priorities.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with management,
outside
professionals, technical, skilled, safety and support staff, as a
facilitator, resource, and
coordinator to meet the training goals and requirements for Transmission
Operations.
Source training material from internal SMEs and/or contract with
external vendors to
offer effective Transmission Operations technical training content.
Provide accountability and consistency by following the Training and
Talent
Development department guidelines to ensure best practices, principles,
and
techniques are followed.
Identify training gaps in Transmission Operations by coordinating and
leading
assessments that are department and position specific. Track and
prioritize training
needs.
Work in tandem with SMEs to plan, develop, and deliver content that
aligns with team
and organizational objectives.
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Serve as an active participant on Sunflowers Training Committee.
Collaborate with the Transmission Operations teams to ensure training
and
development budgetary requirements are identified and allocated to
support team
growth and operational efficiency.
Compliance and Recordkeeping
Oversee the maintenance of training records for Transmission Operations
training
activities. Maintain training qualification and competency records,
monitor training
progress, and communicate results and progress to management.
Collaborate with the Safety department to maintain compliance with
safety regulations.
Coaching and Leadership
Provide leadership and coaching to indirect reports regarding job
performance. Ensure
indirect reports receive training and support to meet or improve their
technical job
performance. Inform Transmission Operations management of technical work
requirements, business conditions, company policies, and other factors
that impact their
technical work performance and environment.
Safety
Sunflower employees are expected to approach their personal safety,
their co-workers
safety, and the safety of their direct reports with a positive attitude
and
commitment. Lead by example and follow up to ensure a safe working
environment for
all employees. Set high safety standards and expectations and emphasize
the
importance of safety. Maintain safety awareness and comply with allsafety policies,
practices, and procedures. As applicable, resolve safety concerns and
issues in
coordination with the safety department and provide the highest level of
support to the
safety department to establish and enforce safety programs consistent
with industry
practice.
Culture
Demonstrate personal responsibility and a commitment to Sunflowers
culture and core
values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability,
integrity,
trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable
others to
optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote
ethics and
behaviors consistent with Sunflower\'s culture, Board policies, and
business practices.
Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all internal
policies and procedures
of the company to comply with laws, rules, and regulations.
Other Responsibilities
Initiate and promote the education a
