NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts
. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at [Link available when viewing the job].
POSITION SUMMARY
The Electrical Development Specialist provides electrical personnel training and support to the Production team with design and development of practical and technical electrical training programs/courses. This role is also responsible for championing all policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, operational excellence, and lean manufacturing procedures.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Provide practical and technical training to the Electrical Department and support to plan and implement resource selection, training and development
- Assess current performance and identify training and development needs for employees in the Electrical Department
- Support the efforts of others to design, develop and instruct curricula (classroom or on-the-job) utilizing instructional design techniques, including use of learning objectives, lesson plans, teaching aids and assessment materials
- Ensure the Electrical Department is compliant with safety requirements
- Create pre- and post-hiring testing and training in conjunction with the recruitment process and onboarding procedures
- Provide support to the Electrical Cell Team creation and improvement efforts of standard work instructions (SWI's) and product quality standards (PQS's)
- Develop curriculum, administer and maintain internal certification programs for electrical processes
- Analyze measures of performance (MOPs) relevant to the area of specialization, root cause and determine if relevant training interventions are necessary
- Support in the development of training methods such as evaluation and validation and determine the effectiveness of the training to validate the cost benefit
- Identify, develop, and organize electrical resources in cooperation with Electrical Leadership
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in an electrical tech role with a focus on On-the-Job Training (OJT) techniques and utilization of training plans and conducting practical training
- Thorough knowledge of engineering schematics/drawings, ability to interpret and apply in practical applications
- Electrical Certification, diploma or degree from a post-secondary institution preferred; equivalent related work experience will be considered
- Previous leadership experience or demonstrated capabilities
- A high computer literacy with a focus on educational software and Microsoft Suite
- Must display excellent verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills
- Exceptional time management skill with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of the organization
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
- Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
- A continuous learning environment.
- Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
- NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
- Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
- Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
OUR WHY:
We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.
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