Training & Development Manager (Craft) in Remote, United Kingdom

FieldCore, part of GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Training and Development Manager to join our Global One Field Services Training team based in Europe.

About GE Vernova:

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. As part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, FieldCore installs, maintains, and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world’s energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy.

Let’s Talk about the Role

As the Training and Development Manager you will be responsible for developing and driving execution of core training and learning initiatives supporting the development of Europe’s field workforce in the short and long run.

You will manage employees’ learning, competency, and qualification progress and ensures employees maintain the required skills that meet or exceed FieldCore and local industry standards, as well as maintain accurate certification records to execute field activities according to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) priorities.

How you will make the difference:

• Partner with Resource Directors and Resource Managers to identify regional skillset gaps and develop regional training and development plans for field employees

• Develop and implement a regional competency profile to address both short-term and long-term workforce needs in partnership with resources team to supports regional execution with SQDC

• Execute regional training plan within schedule and budget or better. Develop productivity and cost reduction opportunities to accommodate for emergent training needs within the year

• Actively participate in the recruitment and hiring process in region ensuring optimized hiring dates versus training dates

• Articulate and advise regional teams on the options and/or needs for qualification for the different field populations of employees, from entry to advanced levels

• Articulate and advise regional teams on the methods to obtain qualifications and competencies, from classroom to on-the-job training

• Articulate and advise regional teams on training and developments opportunities that lead to increased field workforce utilization

• Ensure employee’s professional progress and career path are part of the analysis when selecting training opportunities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the field employees about their training and development

• Act as primary point of contact from the global training team into the region supported by the TDM

• Articulate regional feedback or requests for improvements needed from the global training organization

• Develop wing to wing road maps (hiring, on-boarding, training, competencies, and OJT plans) for employees to ensure successful, timely and on budget program completion

• Drive a lean mindset focused on continuous improvement and productivity

• Develop with regional team to provide accurate training demand as input to produce reliable Operational Plan for the following budget cycle

• Validate and drive training and learning programs’ needs to ensure specific legislative and site outage requirements are maintained

• Solution with sourcing for third party training providers that can support specific legislative requirements

• Manage the training and learning programs’ seat allocation and OJT plans of field employees to ensure the best quality placement of candidates

• Report and track training and learning programs’ certification dates and manage re-certification process

• Provide periodic reports to senior management which depict the current qualification status of all field employees as required

• Collaborate with Resource Management and Human Resources on retention initiatives as required.

• Actively participate in performance review and talent development cycles

• Provide regional team with feedback about employee’s performance and conduct during training

• Provide regional team with feedback about employees acting as mentors’ and borrowed instructors’ performance and conduct during training as applicable

• Accountable for the execution of all internal and external training that is required of the region for Field Employees

• Actively start and lead cross functional and/or cross regional improvement action plans. Take best practices from one region and bring them to sustainment as standard work at global scale

Skills for Success

You should be fluent in English, with strong technical competence and passion for engineering.

You will also have:

• Strong instructional delivery skills with the ability to develop lesson plans based on technical drawings and communicate effectively with large groups of people

• Technical knowledge and understanding of power generation operations, technology and controlling parameters

• Experience in project management

• The ability to analyse and interpret equipment technical drawings and blueprints, troubleshoot and possess creative thought processing skills

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Instructional Technology/Design or Adult Education are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

We’re determined to be the best place to grow

People are the heart of our organization and we put them first in everything we do. From professional development to a wide range of training opportunities, we continually strive to create an empowering and healthy place to work. Combining our values of growth and World-Class Execution is what sets our workplace apart from the rest. Only FieldCore can offer this wide range of opportunities across the power generation industry, combined with excellent career paths in technical, functional and leadership areas

What’s in it For You

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all FieldCore associates. Not only this but you’ll also be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration, and support.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, FieldCore is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both FieldCore associates and applicants alike.

Join us at FieldCore where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.