Technical Trainer

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Technical Trainer at Deriva Energy is responsible for independently delivering complete technical training modules for wind, solar, and battery energy systems across the United States. This role focuses on hands-on instruction, classroom facilitation, trainee assessment, and field readiness to ensure technicians develop the skills and knowledge required to safely install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot renewable energy assets.

The Technical Trainer works closely with Operations, Safety, and Training teams to execute established curriculum, contribute to continuous improvement efforts, and support compliance with Global Wind Organization (GWO) standards. This role is ideal for a technically skilled trainer who excels in adult learning environments and can confidently manage training delivery from start to finish.

This role is based at our Training Facility located at 8809 Lenox Pointe Dr, Charlotte, NC 28273. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates who are required to move for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently deliver complete classroom, laboratory, and field-based training modules for wind, solar, and battery systems

• Facilitate hands-on instruction covering installation, maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting activities

• Apply adult learning principles to engage diverse learner groups and adapt delivery methods to trainee needs and experience levels

• Assess, evaluate, and document trainee performance using practical evaluations, written assessments, and observational feedback

• Accurately record training completion, assessments, and certifications within the Learning Management System (LMS)

• Upload, manage, and maintain Instructor-Led Training (ILT) and Computer-Based Training (CBT) courses within the LMS

• Support GWO training delivery, including adherence to standards, documentation, and audit-ready recordkeeping

• Collaborate with curriculum and instructional design teams to provide feedback and recommend updates to training content

• Communicate effectively with trainees, peers, and operations leadership regarding training outcomes and readiness

• Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory, and company training requirements

• Meet and maintain qualifications required to serve as a GWO Certified Trainer across applicable modules

Core Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in wind, solar, and battery energy systems

• Effective adult learning facilitation and classroom management skills

• Ability to conduct structured trainee assessments and performance evaluations

• Clear written and verbal communication with adaptability to varying learner needs

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Intermediate LMS administration skills, including uploading and managing ILT and CBT courses

• Foundational instructional design skills, including assessment support and content refinement

• Ability to achieve and maintain GWO Certified Trainer status

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Technical Education, or a related field

• Three (3) or more years of Wind/Solar/Battery technician experience

• In lieu of an associate's degree, six (6) years of relative experience that include: technical field experience with delivering training in the Wind/Solar/Battery industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Organizational Development, or a related field or equivalent technical field experience

• Four (4) or more years of Wind/Solar/Battery technician experience

• Five (5) or more years of experience delivering technical training, ideally in renewable energy or industrial operations

• Experience coaching or mentoring trainers, technicians, or technical teams

• Experience interacting with leadership and external stakeholders, including customers and vendors

• Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and technical curriculum development

• Proven ability to develop structured training pipelines from onboarding through proficiency

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess trainee performance and recommend program improvements

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning management systems

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with flexibility to travel as needed

• Certifications in Training & Development, Instructional Design, or Safety Management preferred

• Demonstrated experience facilitating training independently in classroom and practical settings

• Experience delivering training in wind, solar, and/or battery storage operations

• Familiarity with GWO standards, safety training, and regulatory compliance

• Experience assessing technician competency and documenting training outcomes

• Exposure to instructional design or curriculum development collaboration

• Effective adult learning facilitation and classroom management skills

• Ability to conduct structured trainee assessments and performance evaluations

• Clear written and verbal communication with adaptability to varying learner needs

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Intermediate LMS administration skills, including uploading and managing ILT and CBT courses

• Foundational instructional design skills, including assessment support and content refinement

• Ability to achieve and maintain GWO Certified Trainer status

• Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving operational environments

• Willingness and ability to travel as required for training delivery

Additional Information

• Ability to hire candidate at higher level if needed

Working Conditions

• This role is based in Charlotte, NC

• Combination of classroom, training facility, and field-based instruction

• Frequent standing, walking, and light physical activity during hands-on training

• Occasional outdoor work depending on training module requirements

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with matching

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.