Job Description
Instructional Designer
Location: Livermore, CA - assignment is hybrid - 80% home office and 20% onsite in Livermore. Quarterly travel is required to client locations, including the Sierra region.
Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Duration: 1 year contract with potential to extend
Pay Range: $60.00/hour- $66.00/hour
TOP THINGS
1) Experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills for utilities or related industry
2) Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing
3) 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
Benefits: (employee contribution)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Job Tags
Contract work, Apprenticeship, Work at office, Remote work, Home office, Flexible hours, Night shift