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Power Development Operations Specialist

Location: 

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID: 182045 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District 

Department: Human Resources 

Market: Corporate Home Office 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

The District Training & Development Specialist will be responsible for supporting all District wide development programs and training through multiple modalities and spaces. Using the District Development Plan, they will drive creation of content and development initiatives within their respective courses. 

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force.  Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar farm projects throughout North America.

Location

This position is based out of Lenexa, KS and Require 50% travel, 75% at peak. This is not a remote position. 

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Power Development & Course Executive Sponsors to accomplish the Training Plan as outlined in the District Business Plan
  • Use data-driven analysis to identify training gaps and areas of improvement
  • Act as a consultant during business planning to incorporate solutions to identified training gaps 
  • Partner with corporate Talent Development to execute established staff and craft training programs in the districts
  • Responsible for coordination, continuous improvement of the Power Experienced Core Course Porfolio and corresponding development programs:
  • Project Engineer Course
  • Superintendent Course
  • Senior Operations Course
  • Responsible for assisting in the development of the annual District Development Plan
  • Hold projects accountable to rotations program, training plans, and People Wall management
  • Travel up to 50% of the time to facilitate on-site training   

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience working in a leadership role, training and developing individuals
  • Strong team player and attitude to help others
  • Passion for teaching and mentoring
  • Ability to confidently speak and teach in the classroom environment 
  • Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Fundamental understanding of the Adult Learning Model, preferred
  • Experience in delivering content in-person, virtual and hybrid classrooms will set the candidate apart
  • Various experiences in operations, learning management, and/or teaching preferred
  • Construction operations experience is helpful for this role
  • Associate Professional in Talent Development or similar certification is a plus 

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Position Overview 

The Development Operations Specialist will be responsible for execution consistency, learner coordination, logistics, and administrative reliability across the Power Development Department. Using the district’s development calendar, they will generate a proactive, positive, reliable, consistent learner experience.  

Responsibilities 

  • Work closely with the Power Development Manager to accomplish the District Business Plan 

  • Leverage AI and automated workflows to streamline logistical requirements  

  • Manage rosters, attendance, learner communications support, calendars, reminders, room coordination, travel/room blocks, materials, supplies, surveys, post-class support, and closeout administration  

  • Maintain repeatable course execution processes  

  • Standardize execution across: 

  • New Hire Training Program 

  • Field Engineer Course 

  • Superintendent Course 

  • Project Engineer Course 

  • Senior Operations Course 

  • Power Development Initiatives 

  • Maintain digital content and project-facing training material; utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Office to enhance content’s accessibility 

  • Act as primary knowledge manager for department 

  • Travel up to 20% of the time to facilitate on-site training 

 

Qualifications 

•   Strong team player and attitude to help others 

•   Passion for teaching and mentoring 

•   Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills 

  • Various experiences in operations, learning management, and/or teaching preferred 

  • Construction operations experience is helpful for this role 

  • Ability to learn and grow within the role 

  • Proficient Microsoft Office; SharePoint design desired 

  • Knowledge management experience is a plus 

 

Other Requirements 

  • Regular, reliable attendance 

  • Work productively and meet deadlines in a timely 

  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment 

  • Perform work safely and effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies 

  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines; work overtime or weekends as required 

  • May work at different locations and conditions may vary 

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


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