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Job Description
Peterson Cat has a need for an EPG Trainer - Field based at our Hillsboro, OR location.
SUMMARY
The EPG Trainer - Field delivers hands on electrical safety and technical training for Peterson Power Technicians at customer job sites throughout the country. This role evaluates technician competency, enforces safety and quality standards, validates work practices and documentation, and provides coaching to ensure Technicians perform complex electrical power generation work safely, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Deliver and validate electrical safety and technical training, ensuring Technicians demonstrate competency in Electrical Safe Work Practices (ESWP), lockout/tagout (LOTO), zero-energy verification, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and hazard analysis prior to performing work in various field environments.
• Train and evaluate power generation Technicians on the job in live field environments, providing real-time instruction, oversight, and correction during activities such as pre-energization inspections, electrical testing, torque verification, start-up processes, and load bank testing.
• Assess technical competency through hands-on field evaluations, determining readiness for supervised or unsupervised work and eligibility for expanded job scope; clearly communicate advancement criteria or remediation requirements.
• Enforce and train Technicians on safety, procedural, and quality standards; exercise stop-work authority when conditions, behaviors, or documentation do not meet established standards or present unacceptable risk.
• Verify proper execution of work practices in collaboration with Technicians and Management, including correct tool usage, adherence to approved procedures, sequencing of electrical work, and compliance with engineering and manufacturer specifications.
• Ensure Technicians produce accurate and complete safety and technical documentation, including job hazard analyses, permits, inspection and test records, torque and insulation resistance results, controller backups, change logs, labeled photographs, and verification records.
• Provide clear technical guidance and coaching in conjunction with Management and project stakeholders, supporting consistent execution of work, reinforcing best practices, and addressing knowledge or performance gaps identified during training and assessment.
• Maintain accountability for Technician training outcomes, validating that training, assessments, and documentation align with regulatory expectations, company standards, and operational requirements in power field environments.
• Travel nationwide up to 85% of the time to perform essential job functions.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree from a fully accredited college in Diesel Technology or other closely related field; and a minimum of ten (10) years of technical experience with electrical power generation systems; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Prior experience with technical training preferred.
• Must possess working knowledge of NFPA 70E or equivalent electrical safety standards and LOTO procedures.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Arc Flash (medium and high voltage) training and/or certification required.
• Arc Flash Category 5 Auditor certification preferred; ability to obtain required.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• EPG Analyst or Marine Analyst Certification preferred
• CIAP accreditation for teaching RDLC courses preferred

Peterson Holding Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.