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Lineworker Development Manager

Location: Missouri
Department: Energy/ Operations
Reports To: Director of Operations

Position Summary

The Lineworker Development Manager is responsible for delivering classroom and field-based instruction for a structured apprenticeship program aligned with Sellenriek Energy’s in-house curriculum. This position develops and trains entry-level to journeyman-level line workers in the skills required to safely construct, maintain, and troubleshoot overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. The instructor serves as a subject matter expert, mentor, and safety advocate, ensuring that all trainees are equipped for successful careers in the electric utility industry.

Key Responsibilities

Apprentice Program Development & Leadership

• Develop, build, and continuously improve the company’s lineman apprenticeship program.
• Create structured curriculum, learning paths, hands-on training plans, and progression milestones.
• Standardize training expectations across crews.
• Track apprentice progress, qualifications, certifications, and training completion.
• Partner with operations leaders and external partners to ensure training aligns with field realities and workforce needs.
• Assist with mentoring and coaching apprentices and newer field employees.

Training Delivery & Execution

• Lead classroom, field, and hands-on training for apprentices and crews.
• Deliver engaging and practical training focused on real-world applications.
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire field onboarding and readiness training.
• Support leadership development and field coaching initiatives as needed.
• Build training materials, presentations, guides, and reference documents.

Safety & Compliance Partnership

• Partner closely with the Safety team to develop and deliver quarterly safety training programs.
• Administer and maintain all documentation, recordkeeping, reporting, audits, and compliance requirements associated with the apprenticeship program, including adherence to all applicable U.S. Department of Labor (DOL and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure all training aligns with company safety standards, DOT requirements, OSHA standards, and operational expectations.
• Assist in identifying training gaps and corrective development opportunities following incidents, audits, or field observations.
• Ensure trainees demonstrate mastery of electrical hazard recognition, arc flash safety, PPE selection, and safe work practices prior to field deployment.
• Maintain a safe, compliant training facility including climbing structures, aerial lift simulators, and live/de-energized practice equipment.

Operational Training & Process Standardization

• Enhance and standardize on-the-job training processes across the organization.
• Build scalable onboarding and field readiness programs that create consistency across crews and leaders.
• Develop best practices and practical field procedures that improve quality, safety, and operational execution.
• Assist with rollout and communication of new training programs, procedures, and operational initiatives.
• Help drive accountability and consistency in field execution and employee development.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform field demonstrations and hands-on training in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to climb poles, ladders, and training structures while demonstrating proper techniques and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely operate or demonstrate the use of aerial lifts, bucket trucks, climbing equipment, and other line construction tools and equipment.
• Ability to travel to training locations, job sites, and company facilities as needed.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including fall protection, arc flash protection, hard hats, gloves, and safety footwear.
• Ability to work near energized electrical systems while maintaining all required safety standards and clearances.

Required Experience

• Journeyman Lineman experience or equivalent field leadership experience in the utility, energy, or overhead construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of utility construction safety practices, OSHA requirements, and DOT-related standards
• Experience leading, mentoring, or training field employees.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to connect with field teams and leadership alike.
• Comfortable using technology, systems, and digital training tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with competency-based education frameworks and performance task assessment.
• Previous instructor, trainer, foreman, superintendent, or workforce development experience
• Experience facilitating classroom and hands-on field training.
• CPR, OSHA, CDL, or industry-related training certifications preferred.