Training Development Analyst (Associate or Career level) - Portland, OR #112149

Date: Apr 30, 2024

Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

Company: PacifiCorp

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Develops and/or oversees the development, delivery, review, and maintenance of training programs and/or curriculum to ensure compliance with NERC transmission and distribution training standards. Evaluates NERC standards and mandates to determine technical training requirements. Monitors, reports and ensures compliance to NERC and company management. Conducts training assessments and gap analysis to determine additional individual training. May conduct training or co-facilitate with subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities at the Associate level :

• Develop job task documentation, technical task surveys, training assessments and gap analysis to determine individualized requirements required to meet individual NERC operator competence standards.

• Maintain database and physical compliance documentation and reporting in accordance with NERC standards.

• Coordinate training development with subject matter experts for technical review and ensures revisions comply with regulatory requirements and company policies and practices.

• Plan, develop, and deliver training and staff development programs using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.

• Develop and administer NERC approved Individual Learning Activities.

• Document and track all System Operator training activities and NERC Certified Continuing Education Hours (CEH) to insure all System Operators maintain the appropriate NERC Certifications.

• Coordinate system restoration drills and other regional training activities or events as required.

• Attend industry workshops/seminars to gain knowledge of system operations and instructional capabilities using the systematic approach to training.

In addition to the responsibilities at the Associate level, the Career level will also include:

• Evaluate NERC regulations, training requirements and emerging regulation to develop new or refined complex technical training plans and programs to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance.

• Design training manuals, computer-based training, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials. Coordinate simulator-based training development with subject matter experts.

Requirements

Requirements at the Associate level :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or applicable field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with adult education methodologies, training design and delivery techniques.

• Project management skills including the ability to work as a team member, develop and implement training schedules and timelines, and deliver on commitments.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to develop a rapport with different audiences, and to understand and adapt to the various learning styles of class participants.

• Excellent oral and written presentation skills required in order to prepare training materials and deliver training sessions.

• Ability to quickly develop subject matter knowledge on a variety of training topics.

In addition to the requirements at the Associate level, the Career level will also include:

• A minimum of three years professional experience in training or a related field.

Preferences

• Previous training experience in the utility industry working with all levels throughout the organization.

• Knowledge of PacifiCorp’s business, products and services, policies, procedures and practices, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Additional Information

Req Id: 112149

Company Code: PacifiCorp

Primary Location: Portland, OR.

Department: Learning/Development

Schedule: Monday - Friday // 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Personnel Subarea: EXEMPT

Hiring Range: $69,700.00 - $89,600.00

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary at the Career level . The Associate level is not eligible for the annual incentive bonus.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.