Summary:

Strata Solar Services (SSS) is a leading photovoltaic and battery energy storage system Operations & Maintenance provider in the United States and continues to grow. The Solar Electrical Technical Trainer role is a key position to drive value for the company. We believe that the development and continuous improvement of the competencies of our team leads to better outcomes for our customers, our company and our people. The primary responsibilities for this role are to conduct instructor led trainings, assess employee knowledge and skills, and maintain documented records of training completion so that our workforce is knowledgeable and adheres to the best practices of the company. This will be accomplished through new hire onboarding, task qualifications programs, and continuing education courses. SSS believes that providing a structured path for employees to grow and succeed is fundamental to our sustainability as a business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and provide training for new hires and existing employees.
• Deliver hands-on, instructor-led, and virtual training sessions for groups of various sizes.
• Perform on-site employee skill assessments for task specific qualification.
• Test trainees to measure progress, evaluate hands on training and provide ongoing training recommendations.
• Support the development of new training content based on experience and/or 3rd party training.
• Use Microsoft PowerPoint and other software to create training presentations.
• Use Microsoft Learning Management System and other technology to document training, promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training through employee performance assessments.
• Recommend and assist with the modification of training materials based on observed knowledge gaps and evolving industry standards.
• Stay abreast of process and policy changes that effect PPM employees and customers.
• Identify curriculum errors, areas of improvement and propose document changes.
• Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with PPM Managers, PPM Supervisors, and EHS teams.
• Meet regularly with managers to share best practices and ensure alignment between the training programs and overall team vision.
• Work closely with managers and stakeholders to support training requests.
• Maintain expert level knowledge of our operations and maintenance program and procedures.
• Find exciting and creative ways to deliver training information and material.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements that increase field safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Perform other duties as required by Supervisor.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with photovoltaic power generation systems in a capacity that may include design, installation, operation, maintenance, or any combination thereof.
• Experience with battery energy storage systems preferred.
• Experience developing training materials and training co-workers informally or on the job.
• Must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Clear understanding of safe workplace practices and procedures.
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Must be able to travel to remote project sites to provide training and perform skill assessments.
• Ability to operate in a manner consistent with organizational policies, procedures, and vision.
• Ability to communicate with peers, supervisor, and all other individuals both effectively and respectfully within and outside of the organization.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications to include but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, MS LMS and SharePoint, as well as various industry-related software platforms.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment and be able to travel to remote project sites.
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the entire duration of a shift.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend.