Senior Instructional Designer

Job Title: Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

Duration: 12 months contract with potential to extend.

Location: Remote @ 7205 National Drive, Livermore, CA - 94550

Description:

• Only submit candidates currently residing CA.
• Assignment is hybrid with 90% home office and 20% on-site in Livermore for milestone project meetings.
• Laptop will be issued.
• For travel or mileage can be expensed if travel is required outside home office.

Top things looking for:

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

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

Location

• 80% work from remote office, 20% meetings in person.
• Quarterly travel is required to locations, including the Sierra region.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Type of Work Schedule

• 1 - Standard work week - 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (California Overtime or Federal Overtime)