Training Development Specialist- Kiewit Power Constructors

Location: 

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID: 178293 

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 Specialist will be responsible for support all District Wide development and training in a variety of modalities and spaces. Using the District Training Plan, they will drive creation of all content and development.  

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 Market HR Business Partners to execute the Training Plan outlined on 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 and continuous improvement of the Power New Hire and Core Course programs: 
    • New Hire Training Program 
    • Field Engineering Training 
    • Project Engineer Training 
    • Superintendent Training 
    • Senior Operations Training 
  • Responsible for the development of the 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 others 
  • 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 presentations, experience in delivering training in-person, virtual and hybrid classrooms preferred 
  • Various experience in operations, learning management and/or teaching preferred. 
  • Construction operations experience is helpful for this role. 
  • Associate Professional in Talent Development a plus. 

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Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines 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 and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
 


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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