Sr. Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

***ONLY FOR CANDIDATES LOCAL TO LIVERMORE, CA AND NEARBY LOCATION****

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Title: Sr. Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

Location: Livermore, CA (Hybrid)

rate: 90k - 100k annually

Description:

ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN CLIENT SERVICE TERRITORY. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID WITH 90% HOME OFFICE AND 20% ON-SITE IN LIVERMORE FOR MILESTONE PROJECT MEETINGS. CLIENT LAPTOP WILL BE ISSUED. ANY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO BE PROVIDED BY SUPPLIER. WITH MANAGER PRIOR APPROVAL FOR TRAVEL OR MILEAGE CAN BE EXPNESED IF TRAVEL IS REQUIRED OUTSIDE HOME OFFICE.

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:

1. Experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills for utilities or related industry
2. Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing
3. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills

Project is twelve months with potential to extend.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructor-led (classroom) and on-the-job (field based) training for apprenticeships in the Power Generation utility industry.
• Perform detailed task analysis for hydro utility workers performing complex, high-risk, hands-on work.
• Create hands-on practice activities, student guides, facilitator guides, and scenario-based learning materials.
• Develop assessments, simulations, videos and other instructional media to support applied skills development and job performance.
• Define learning objectives, and course structure aligned to stakeholder needs and to meet the constraints of safety requirements and remote learning environments.
• Work under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer to apply company standards, guidelines, and templates.
• Participate in milestone meetings with subject matter experts, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train the trainer, and pilot.
• Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation.
• Available during office hours: 8am to 5pm (PST) and ability to meet in person for milestone meetings.

Required Skills

• 3+ years experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills; such as electrical utilities or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in instructional design or education related areas of study.
• Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing.
• Experienced in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables on time.
• Work closely with team and subject matter experts to proactively communicate concerns, issues and risks.

Desired Skills

• Experience with hydroelectric operations, mechanical engineering, or machining
• Master's degree in instructional design or education related areas of study
• Experience with QuestionMark, Author-It
• Skilled in graphic design
• Teaching experience
• Previous CLIENT Academy experience

Location

80% work from remote office, 20% meetings in person.

Quarterly travel is required to CLIENT locations, including the Sierra region.

Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.