What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Technical Training Manager- Southwest position at United Utility Services?
About Us
Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.
Posting Date: 10/06/2026 Minimum posting date: 10/15/2026
The salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $155,000.00 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.
How To Apply
Candidates may apply by clicking the "apply" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
Internal Employee Notice
This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company’s Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process. Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
About The Role
United Utility is seeking a Regional Technical Training Manager to lead the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of apprenticeship, technical, safety, and continuing education programs for craft, technical, and field personnel across multiple business units.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring consistent training standards, administering apprenticeship-related training and laboratory activities, delivering continuing education for experienced employees, and reinforcing a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
The Regional Technical Training Manager will partner with the Director of Training, operations leadership, and subject matter experts to implement training initiatives, enhance existing curriculum, identify training needs, and support the continued growth of employees across multiple utility disciplines.
The ideal candidate is an experienced utility professional with a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a passion for developing the next generation of utility professionals while advancing the skills of an experienced workforce.
Key Responsibilities
This position requires frequent travel to operating locations, training facilities, and job sites throughout the assigned region. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in both classroom and field environments and interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
Applicants May Be Asked
“Are you currently employed by the Company?”
For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact
Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com
Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.
Posting Date: 10/06/2026 Minimum posting date: 10/15/2026
The salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $155,000.00 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.
How To Apply
Candidates may apply by clicking the "apply" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
Internal Employee Notice
This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company’s Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process. Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
About The Role
United Utility is seeking a Regional Technical Training Manager to lead the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of apprenticeship, technical, safety, and continuing education programs for craft, technical, and field personnel across multiple business units.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring consistent training standards, administering apprenticeship-related training and laboratory activities, delivering continuing education for experienced employees, and reinforcing a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
The Regional Technical Training Manager will partner with the Director of Training, operations leadership, and subject matter experts to implement training initiatives, enhance existing curriculum, identify training needs, and support the continued growth of employees across multiple utility disciplines.
The ideal candidate is an experienced utility professional with a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a passion for developing the next generation of utility professionals while advancing the skills of an experienced workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver technical, safety, apprenticeship, and continuing education programs.
- Serve as the primary training resource for assigned business units within the designated region.
- Administer and support apprenticeship programs, including evaluations, advancement requirements, laboratory training, and skills verification.
- Collaborate with the Director of Training to develop and deliver continuing education, refresher training, and advanced skills development programs for journeymen, foremen, lead personnel, and experienced craft professionals.
- Collaborate with the Director of Training to support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of training curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, training standards, and instructional materials.
- Conduct classroom, laboratory, and field-based training for craft, technical, and field personnel, including apprentices.
- Coordinate biannual training cycles and annual training schedules across assigned business units.
- Evaluate employee competency through practical assessments, skills demonstrations, and performance evaluations.
- Maintain training records, documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to identify training needs, support employee development, and address technical skill gaps.
- Manage training equipment, simulators, mobile training resources, and learning technologies.
- Monitor training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on operational needs, incident trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Support leadership development and technical advancement opportunities for field personnel at all career stages.
- Promote safe work practices and ensure training aligns with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Travel 50% - 75% throughout assigned regions to support training delivery and workforce development initiatives.
- Journeyman Lineman certification, completion of a recognized utility apprenticeship program, or equivalent utility industry experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of utility industry experience, including electric utility operations, construction, maintenance, testing, commissioning, or related field activities, with demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or training responsibilities.
- Experience delivering technical, safety, apprenticeship, continuing education, or workforce development training.
- Strong knowledge of utility safety practices, work methods, and apprenticeship training principles.
- Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to develop and deliver effective training programs for adult learners.
- Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and learning management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel extensively within assigned regions
- Completion of a Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program.
- Previous experience managing apprenticeship, workforce development, or technical training programs.
- Experience supporting curriculum development, instructional design, and competency-based training programs.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Utility instructor certifications or training credentials.
This position requires frequent travel to operating locations, training facilities, and job sites throughout the assigned region. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in both classroom and field environments and interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
Applicants May Be Asked
“Are you currently employed by the Company?”
For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact
Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com
Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $125,000 - $155,000