Edison International

Public utility holding company; electricity.

Senior Drive School and Vehicle Training Specialist

Corporate & Technical TrainingUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeRancho Cucamonga, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in electric utility line work, training, or instructional design.
Possess a valid Class C driver's license.
The position is a Department of Transportation-covered classification and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

Conduct training sessions in classroom and field settings.
Work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Serve as a subject matter expert on enhancements to work processes, curriculum, assessment materials, emerging technologies, and operational procedures.
Administer and proctor classroom examinations and field assessments to evaluate participant learning outcomes.
Follow company safety protocols and safe work practices to promote and maintain a safety-conscious work environment.
Record classroom attendance using SuccessFactors or designated tracking systems.
Prepare classrooms, training yards, and instructional materials for training modules, including commercial driver's license training, TSD classes, defensive driving, off-road training, and multimedia presentations.
Review class participation, test scores, and assessment results with students to support their ongoing learning and development.
Provide instructional and logistical support to fellow trainers and collaborate with departments such as TSD Engineering to integrate equipment updates into training curricula.
Build and maintain working relationships with Field Supervision, Support Specialists, Substation Supervision, and TSD team members, including regional managers, garage foremen, and lead technicians.
Facilitate new-hire, new-to-role, refresher, just-in-time performance-based, continuing education, and performance-support training for T&D students in classroom or field environments.
Develop and maintain training curricula, materials, performance-support tools, and assessments using the Systematic Approach to Training, focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures.
Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify training needs, gaps, and improvement opportunities in T&D training delivery, including safety and compliance, new technology and equipment, and grid operations.
Provide trainees guidance and support on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures related to transmission, distribution, and substation operations.
Administer and proctor classroom tests and field assessments, determine pass/fail criteria, and partner with stakeholders to provide feedback in T&D technical-skills programs such as lineman apprenticeships and substation operations.
Partner with frontline employees and stakeholders to resolve training issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including annual safety and compliance training.
Participate in development and execution of the technical training roadmap, strategic planning, and operational excellence initiatives, incorporating industry trends and best practices.
Organize and oversee hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to reinforce learning objectives and provide practical experience with electrical equipment and tools.
Support training-delivery logistics and resources across multiple training locations, programs, and systems, including distribution construction and maintenance and electrical systems.
Partner with and support frontline leaders with employee performance-management activities, and mentor students as they navigate education and career paths in their technical fields.
Stay current with T&D industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices and incorporate relevant updates into training programs.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, approved work methods, and company policies in training activities, maintaining a safe learning environment.
Protect company physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, and properly access and manage private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other sensitive information with integrity.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

Possess a Class A commercial driver's license.
Have three years of commercial driving experience.
Know DMV pre-trip and air-brake inspection procedures.
Be familiar with off-road vehicles, including UTVs and full-sized vehicles.
Have comprehensive knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and CHP regulations related to heavy-truck operations.
Have experience developing training curricula or managing training-program deployment.
Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and related software applications.
Have a proven ability to design, develop, and deliver technical and non-technical training courses for diverse skill levels and roles.
Have demonstrated experience with the instructional design process.
Have a successful track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Be able to establish pass/fail criteria and implement corrective action or coaching strategies as needed.
Be committed to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Senior Drive School and Vehicle Training Specialistat Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll build the future culture of SCE through training Edison’s drivers and Fleet Operation Employees, while helping shape the safety and skills foundation for Edison Drivers and Fleet Operation employees. You will be the subject matter expert for driver safety and Fleet training practices.

As a Senior Drive School and Vehicle Training Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

Conducts training sessions in both classroom and field settings ensuring effective knowledge transfer in diverse environments
Demonstrates the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team
Serves as a subject matter expert on enhancements to work processes, curriculum, assessment materials, emerging technologies, and operational procedures
Administers and proctor’s classroom examinations as well as field assessments to evaluate participant learning outcomes
Promotes and maintains a safety-conscious work environment by consistently following company safety protocols and safe work practices
Records classroom attendance utilizing Success Factors or designated tracking systems.
Prepares classrooms, training yards, and instructional materials to support a variety of training modules, including CDL Training, TSD classes, Defensive Driving, off-road training, and multimedia presentations
Reviews class participation, test scores, and assessment results with students to support ongoing learning and development
Provides instructional and logistical support to fellow trainers and collaborates with other departments, such as TSD engineering, to integrate equipment updates into the training curriculum
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with Field Supervision, Support Specialists, Substation Supervision, and team members in TSD, including regional managers, garage foremen, and Lead Technicians
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

Facilitates training such as new hire, new to role, refresher, just-in time performance-based training, continuous education and/or performance support, to students within T&D (such as electrical construction, maintenance and operations) in a classroom or field training environment
Participates as a subject matter expert to develop and maintain training curriculum, materials, performance support tools and assessments using the Systematic Approach to
Training (SAT), focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures
Collaborates with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify training needs, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in T&D Training delivery (such as safety and compliance, new technology and equipment, and grid operations)
Serves as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and support to trainees focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures related to transmission, distribution, and substation operations
Administers and proctors classroom training tests and field assessments, determining pass/fail criteria and partnering with stakeholders to provide feedback to students in T&D training technical skills programs (such as lineman apprenticeship, substation operations, etc.)
Partners with front-line employees and stakeholders to resolve training issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including annual safety and compliance training
Participates in the development and execution of the technical training roadmap, strategic planning, and operational excellence initiatives, incorporating the latest industry trends and best practices. Organizes and oversees hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to reinforce learning objectives and provide practical experience with electrical equipment and tools
Supports training delivery logistics and resources across multiple training locations, programs and systems on topics such as distribution construction and maintenance and electrical systems
Partners with and supports front-line leaders with employee performance management activities. Serves as a mentor to help students navigate their education and career paths in their technical field
Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in T&D to incorporate relevant updates into training programs. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, approved work methods and company policies in all training activities, maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment for all participants
A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

Five or more years of experience in electric utility line work, training and/or instructional design.
Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Class A Commercial License
Three years of Commercial Driving Experience
Knowledge of the DMV Pre-Trip and Air Brake Inspection Procedures
Familiarity with off-road vehicles including UTVs and full-sized vehicles
Bachelor’s degree
Comprehensive knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and CHP regulations related to heavy truck operations
Experience in developing training curriculum and/or managing training program deployment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and related software applications
Proven ability to design, develop, and deliver technical and non-technical training courses for diverse skill levels and roles
Demonstrated experience with the instructional design process
Successful track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams
Ability to establish pass/fail criteria and implement corrective action or coaching strategies as needed
Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Information

This position’s work mode is on-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Relocation does not apply to this position.
Position will require up to 25% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
This position is a Department of Transportation (DOT) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected] or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.

About the Company

Edison International

Public utility holding company; electricity.

Edison International is a public utility holding company and the parent of Southern California Edison, which delivers electricity to about 15 million people. It generates and distributes electric power and focuses on clean energy adoption and environmental stewardship, mainly through its regulated utility operations in California. Its products and services work by generating electricity and then delivering it to customers via the power grid and distribution network. What sets Edison International apart is its role as a regulated utility leader in California with a clear emphasis on transitioning to cleaner energy and reducing environmental impact, rather than pursuing unregulated energy ventures. The company’s goal is to help transform the electric power industry toward a cleaner energy future while providing reliable electricity to customers.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Rosemead, CA
Founded: 1886

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