| General Summary | The Electrical & Mechanical Training Specialist will identify training needs, develop training courses and conduct electrical/mechanical training for all levels of Production Department personnel. The Trainer will also provide skill evaluations and technical assistance to Department personnel on electrical/mechanical matters. |
| Essential Functions | - Provides electrical/mechanical instruction to all Production Department personnel in support of the Facility Technician and Electrical/Mechanical Specialist programs
- Prepares training manuals, visual aids, self-assessment instruments, evaluations, forms and charts to supplement training activities
- Performs training needs analysis and interprets findings to establish programs and services to increase employee knowledge and skills related to electrical/mechanical topics
- Evaluates employee skills and abilities as Subject Matter Expert on Skills Review Panel
- Maintains automated training records, evaluates trainees’ classroom performance, and reports progress to supervisory personnel
- Evaluates existing programs, resources and policies, monitors effectiveness of programs and policies and makes recommendations for changes as needed
- Keeps abreast of developments in electrical and mechanical technology and the latest available courses, training aides, techniques and new developments
- Develops Production Department library of resources, publications and training events
- Provides remedial electrical/mechanical training as needed
- Makes on-site inspections and evaluates methods and procedures used in the electrical/mechanical fields
- Utilizes computer-based software to prepare training materials including Microsoft Power Point, Word, and Excel
- Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
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| Other Functions | - Performs other related duties as assigned
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| Work Environment And Physical Demands | - Training is usually conducted in normal office training environments and occasionally in Plant environments
- Must be able to travel to all WSSC facilities (Water Plants, Wastewater Plants, Pumping Stations, Tanks, Office Buildings, etc.) to inspect them for training needs
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities | - Thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical system installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair techniques
- Thorough knowledge of safety rules and regulations related to electrical/mechanical matters; Ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels
- Ability to plan, formulate, assign and supervise classroom activities and hands-on field exercises; Ability to effectively present ideas and recommendations in verbal and written form (including electrical/mechanical plans, diagrams, specifications, Microsoft Power Point, Word, and Excel)
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| Minimum Education, Experience Requirements | - High School diploma or equivalent;
- 8 years of progressively responsible electrical/mechanical maintenance/installation applications experience, including 4 years of electrical mechanical technical work experience or 2 years of electrical inspection experience.
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| Additional Requirements | - Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date
- Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
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| Preferences | - Good communication, organizational, and teaching skills.
- A licensed journeyman electrician or comparable electrician’s license.
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| Salary | $93,240 - 158,760 |
