Senior Field Development Specialist - Electric

MGE Underground, Inc. • Watsonville, CA • 18h ago

About MGE

MGE Underground is a growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients' expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.

Our Core Values (https://mgeunderground.com/about/)

How You Can Make an Impact

The Senior Field Development Specialist - Electric will be a part of a team of instructors that deliver Electric technical training to MGE's Electric workforce in a manner that allows the workforce to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. This position will ensure that MGE Training Academy of technical training programs are delivered with the highest level of safety and performance standards by training all employees to competence and in compliance with customer standards, procedures, and Instructor Excellence guidelines. As an instructor, you will educate, present, and observe students within the Electric Operations Department. You will be responsible for performing individual and group trainings in the field and classroom, as well as facilitating new-hire evaluations and training. This role is essential in building a best in industry Electric Operations Delivery Team.

How You Will Contribute

Coach, mentor and develop team members in order to reach team and individual goals and strengthen core competencies.

Coach technical instructors to set expectations around what best in industry training delivery looks like and work to improve overall skill set.

Create and implement team strategies to ensure work is executed on time, on target and on budget.

Effectively find solutions to issues and risks presented by team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

Experienced and proficient in operating a backhoe, mini excavator, vacuum equipment and commercial vehicles with the ability to train others.

Ability to read and understand job plans/work instructions and instruct others accordingly.

Assist in the development of training programs for both new and existing employees to maintain or improve job skills.

Present employee training programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lecture, simulations, and videos.

Perform Commercial driver and heavy equipment evaluations.

Train employees in all skills necessary to complete work including material organization, transport, installation, and restoration.

Experienced and proficient in customer standards and procedures with the ability to train others

May lead the development of critical new tools, technology and techniques that requires cross functional coordination

Initiate, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with line of business (LOB)directors/managers, project managers, and team members, working collaboratively to identify training and performance requirements and advising on learning solutions aligned with those requirements

Work with Academy partners, including Curriculum Development, Professional Development, Operations, and eLearning to plan for assisting in Academy projects and rollouts

Works closely with Academy Management, line of business leadership, project managers, information systems technology services (ISTS) teams, and PG&E Academy curriculum

Provides technical leadership within the department

Ability to travel as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

What You Bring to the Table

Valid Class A Driver License with clean driving record.

20 years' underground experience.

5 years of experience as Foreman or Crew Lead.

Qualified Electrical Worker.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills .

Our Competitive Package

Pay: $104,000 - $117,000 annually

This pay range is our competitive compensation at the time of this job posting. Your pay will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and applicable knowledge.

Above and Beyond Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401K

We offer a flex-time vacation policy for exempt employees in addition to ten paid company holidays.

Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.

Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.

Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.

Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Affirmative Action/EEO

MGE Underground is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristics.

Pre-Employment and Physical Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment.

*This role may require:

While performing the duties of this job, employees must be able to regularly sit or stand, movement to include, but not limited to, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders up to 12" feet, reaching above/below shoulder, crouching, carrying, pushing, and pulling a maximum of 40 pounds.

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Other Duties

Your duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on the company's needs.

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