[Remote] Workforce Development Trainer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in infrastructure and construction. In this role, you will perform project orientation and craft training, design training matrices, and ensure compliance with training standards to contribute to employee skill development.


Responsibilities

  • Performs project orientation and craft training on an area of expertise
  • Prepares craft training as identified by construction, WFS or other project teams
  • Performs trade testing or competency verifications for manual workers in one or more areas of expertise
  • Attends third party trade testing to verify skills competencies as a Bechtel representative
  • Coordinates the evaluation and training of craft skills and secondary specialties which include, but are not limited to: Pipefitter, Electrical, Equipment operation, Millwright, Carpentry, Concrete, Rebar and Structural Ironworking
  • Writes job descriptions for craft professionals for classifications from Helper to General Foreman (or regional equivalent)
  • Ensures that the training and assessment programs are consistent with National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and/or Craft Assessment Program (CAP) guidelines and procedures and maintains accreditations or certifications for training
  • Assists in the development of Craft Competency Compliance to Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H) core processes and Standard Work Processes and Procedures (SWPP’s)
  • May perform technical interviews for craft or supervisor candidates in an area of expertise

Skills

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
  • Good analytical and strategic planning skills; able to prioritize, short and long term priorities
  • Good understanding of construction industry
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Project experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Building Trade Training and Apprenticeship programs and asset

Benefits

  • For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.
  • Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Company Overview

  • Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.bechtel.com.

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