Trainer #96315

Location : Bellevue

Job # : 96315

 

At Puget Sound Energy (PSE) we have a long tradition of service, and an exciting and innovative future ahead!  Consider PSE for the next step in your career.

 

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Puget Sound Energy’s Operational Effectiveness Department is looking for a Trainer to join our team! The Trainer designs and delivers high quality training to help employees perform at expected levels of effectiveness in their functional areas and assesses/analyzes training needs in core performance areas. This position works with the Instructional System Development (ISD) Consultant to develop functional instructional plans, overall curriculum design and assessment strategies. In order to be successful, this role partners with training consultants, coordinates with subject matter experts and other professional staff to establish training objectives and develop and deliver classroom, e-learning and on-the-job learning experiences.

 

This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral role within PSE to help us better serve the environment, our customers and the communities in which they live. PSE provides an environment where all employees are valued, respected and provided with the opportunity to achieve maximum performance. We offer a comprehensive pay package that includes competitive compensation, annual goals-based incentive bonuses, comprehensive cafeteria-style benefits, 401(K), a company paid retirement pension plan and an employee assistance and wellness program. Gain the energy to do great things through a

career with Puget Sound Energy!

 

Job Responsibilities

• Performs gap/needs analysis and formulates measurable learning objectives.
• Facilitates subject matter expert panels and interviews for input into training needs and content as needed.
• Develops program outlines, learning materials, experiential activities and resources to achieve learning objective.
• Conducts instructor led training programs.
• Develops e-learning content using various authoring software.
• Writes and maintains accurate training documents and references.
• Develops methods for assessment and evaluation of training effectiveness.
• Recommends modification to training strategies and modify training content based on feedback and quality data.
• Communicates training updates and process changes, to end users.
• Continual improvement of training processes, methods, strategies and techniques.
• Coordinates with trainee’s leadership to ensure effective transfer to job duties and reinforce training.
• Performs quality assurance duties to reinforce training as needed.
• Support and maintain educational and performance related resources in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA degree in education or business administration with employee development emphasis, or equivalent experience /training; and 3 plus years training experience or a combination of education and experience to perform the job.
• Possess knowledge of adult learning principles, learning styles and generational differences in learners.
• Successful demonstration of effective relationship building.
• Must possess excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
• Experience using training to drive core performance metrics of internal and external customers.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, data bases, Word documents and other office applications.

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of structure and operations of PSE or similar utility.
• Experience developing e-learning using various authoring software.
• Additional training in professional facilitation skills, training design and delivery methods, needs assessment and e-learning.
• Assessment experience
• Skill in managing training initiatives as projects
• Stand-up excellence and experience with online training design

 

PSE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage persons of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.

 

Please apply online at http://www.PSE.com/careers