Learning Specialist
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally.

From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at .

Job Summary

Develops and conducts electrical and instrumentation controls training programs for government clients by performing the following duties in our Gunpowder, MD facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Confers with management/client to understand work situation. Performs needs, job and task analysis to determine training required for trainees to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations and technologies.
  • Recommends an implementation plan for development of instructional methods and delivery of individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.
  • Designs and develops teaching outlines and specific training to address the client needs by incorporating methods and requirements of instructional systems such as Instructional Systems Development (ISD), Systematic Approach to Training, (SAT) or Training Systems Development (TSD) process.
  • Selects or develops teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials and reference works.
  • Delivers training sessions covering specified areas of technical specialty.
  • Designs and develops exams to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of recommended training.
  • Evaluates training programs and reports on trainee progress.
  • Maintains training programs and materials.
  • Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic theory and methods, materials, tools, equipment and systems used in the electrical trade.
  • Works with blueprints, shop drawings, sketches and P&ID's to install or repair various electrical components.
  • Maintains a safe and productive work area.
  • Lifts and carries up to 40 lbs.
  • Calibrate various sensors used in control systems.
  • Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation equipment and systems.
  • Calibrates electronic and pneumatic pressure transmitters and controllers.
  • Repairs or replaces thermocouple or RTD temperature elements.
  • Travels to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

HS Diploma or Equivalent and 6 years relevant experience, OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant business or technical field and 2 years relevant technical experience, OR Associate's Degree in relevant business or technical field and 4 years relevant technical experience

Previous experience in facilitating training events for technical staff

With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
6+ years
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