Training And Development Specialist

Description

Training Specialist

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Training Specialist for its Bland, VA location. In alignment with the North America Hub’s vision and growth strategy, this role is responsible for facilitating various training to include leadership skills, interpersonal skills, lean concepts, and various orientation/onboarding topics. Training materials will be provided by vendors or created within the company. This role will have input into the course development and may even assist the Training & Development team in the creation of training content. The Training Specialist role reports to our site HRBP with guidance from our Training and Development Leader in South Boston.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn the Lean Management system (ITM System) to support training and coaching others to build capabilities on the Lean tools and methods.
• Assist in training/qualifying On-the-Job Trainers, including coaching On-The-Job Training (OJT).
• Research effective teaching methods and apply them to continuously improve facilitation skills.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Training & Development, Process Engineering, and Continuous Improvement Leaders, in creating training materials and facilitating associated training.
• Facilitate and lead training, including leadership skills, interpersonal skills, lean management, orientation/onboarding, and other non-technical training topics.
• Maintain training records within a Learning Management System (LMS).

Skills:

• Willingness to continue your own learning and development
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral, to all levels of employees and management teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; self‐motivated and disciplined to meet deadlines in the context of competing priorities and projects; lead and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• Knowledge of various facilitation methods and approaches to ensure all types of learners are engaged.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and teaching skills.
• Experience with administration of LMS is a plus.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with the ability to successfully multi-task and meet deadlines and customer demands with a sense of urgency.
• DDI Facilitator certification is strongly desired (requirement to achieve certification upon starting role, if not certified).
• Experience with Lean Principles is a plus (requirement to learn these upon starting role)

Background/ Experience:

• Degree/certifications in education, business, human resources, information technology, psychology, or related field OR
• Equivalent education and experience as a trainer, training specialist, teacher, coach, or related position
• Proven leader and results-oriented professional with experience driving organizational change and business results

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: [email protected] Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.