Field Training Specialist

Job Description:

Responsible for planning, developing and supervising on-the-job training specific to the construction, operation and maintenance of the electronic and telecommunications facilities. Works under the direction of the Technical Workforce Development Manager and in cooperation with each regional transmission maintenance management. This position plans, develops and conducts transmission construction, operation and maintenance on-the-job training, as determined by management, evaluates each assigned Apprentice to determine training needs, and determines units of work that have elements that will meet those needs.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Field Training Specialist

Hiring Salary Range: $98,000-$124,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and conduct transmission construction, operation and maintenance on-the-job training, as determined by management.
• Evaluation of each assigned Apprentice to determine training needs.
• Assist management with surveys, analyses and identification of employee training and development needs.
• Assures that all transmission training programs meet the requirements for safety and environmental regulations.
• Determine units of work that have elements that will meet those needs.
• Coordinates with regional management to identify units of work
• Keeps informed of maintenance and construction methods and materials in the industry and recommends changes where applicable.
• Review and evaluate available training resources, internal and external, and make recommendations for utilization.
• Assure the measurement of competency and completion of the required training elements.
• Provide technical support to the training functional area for program and resource development.
• Provide hands on formal classroom training, as required.
• Schedule and coordinate on the job training activities.
• Supervise crews made up with Journeymen and Apprentices to teach Apprentices those elements.
• Assures that all maintenance and construction personnel are informed and trained in the use of standard materials and tools.
• Evaluate and record Apprentice performance.
• Evaluate on‑going training programs to monitor employee progress and/or improve results.
• Track and evaluate the cost effectiveness of training programs.
• Assist Tri-State Training Department in maintaining employee training and development records.
• Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements. Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety. Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri-State’s culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State’s culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company.
• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.
• OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:
• Planning: ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; develop scopes, plan and schedule work; set priorities and goals; anticipate and adjust for problems; evaluate workloads; measure and evaluate performance against established goals.
• Time management: ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
• Commitment to company values.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player: accomplishes tasks by working with others and being a good team player. Recognizes how his/her decisions may impact others; seeks input from others.
• Computer proficiency in operating a personal computer and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office suite, databases, and other related applications.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter.

Qualifications:

Education and Training

• Associate degree in electrical or electronics technology, electro-mechanical controls or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Thorough knowledge of company construction standards, work practices, safety rules, transmission equipment, and OSHA rules and regulations that apply to transmission operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of pertinent environmental and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of training development, including instructional methods and training aids.
• Ability to effectively use and apply personal computer and related software applications and materials to the training functions.
• Ability to supervise personnel effectively, conducts training in a classroom setting or on-the-job in a field setting, prepare and present written, visual and audio aids.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written.
• Ability to organize, plan and coordinate.
• Experience with labor agreements.

Other:

• Willingness to travel as required, across entire Tri-State Transmission System. (Expect 70% travel) Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the job.

About Us:

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

Job Identification: 550

Job Category: Transmission Operations

Posting Date: 2026-01-13T21:35:45 00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Hiring Salary Range: 98,000-124,000

Locations: 3761 Eureka Way, Frederick, CO, 80516, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.