Apprentice Program Trainer I

Overview

The Apprentice Program Trainer is responsible for the execution of training initiatives within the company’s Apprenticeship Program, ensuring high-quality instruction and compliance with NCCER standards. This position requires NCCER Instructor Certification and recognized subject matter expertise in the applicable craft disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standardized craft training programs and facilitate hands-on skill assessments to ensure competency development
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of trainee attendance, performance evaluations, skill assessments, and testing outcomes
• Organize, maintain, and secure all training equipment, tools, and instructional materials; conduct inventory checks before and after each training session
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and professional guidance to apprentices throughout the duration of their training
• Participate in training retrospective and continuous improvement meetings with the apprenticeship program team
• Maintain student discipline through effective classroom management
• Collaborate with the apprenticeship program team and committee members to evaluate Related Technical Instruction (RTI) and recommend enhancements to curriculum content and delivery methods
• Leverage existing training materials and adapt content to align with company standards, operational practices, and industry requirements
• Integrate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company safety and management programs into curriculum design and instructional delivery
• Partner with the apprenticeship program team to develop and maintain consistent, structured training schedules
• Collaborate with volunteer instructors to standardize instructional delivery across classroom and workshop settings, and coordinate scheduling to ensure consistent coverage aligned with program needs
• Utilize NCCER curriculum, supplemental resources, their Learning Platform and their Performance Evaluation Dashboard
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with five years’ experience relevant to the position, or Associates or Bachelor’s degree with three years of experience
• Four years of construction experience in wind, solar, or energy storage
• Experience supporting apprenticeship programs, mentoring, or delivering vocational instruction preferred
• NCCER Instructor Certification required (or obtained within 30 days of hire date)
• Experience with apprenticeship programs and RTI delivery preferred
• NCCCO Rigger and Signal Person Certificate preferred
• OSHA 510, OSHA-500 & OSHA-501 preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles
• Functional computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Type and write reports with accuracy and appropriate grammar
• Excellent organizational skills and able to multi-task
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from employees
• Demonstrated familiarity with quality standards and continuous improvement practices required; prior training or instructional experience preferred
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Ability to travel as required
• Must have a “safety first” attitude with an understanding of doing the job right the first time