Training Specialist jobs in Columbia, SC

McCall Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Training Specialist with field experience in the electric and/or communications industry to work from our Orangeburg, SC office. This new hire will have an opportunity for input and development of the role. This employee will be conducting field training for the company and some local travel will be required for employee training and workshops.

At McCall-Thomas Engineering we have been providing quality engineering and technical services since 1945. With a storied history of over 78 years and more than 200 clients, McCall-Thomas continues to take great pride in utilizing our experience and efficiency to provide the highest quality engineering and technical services for the ultimate success of our valued clients. McCall-Thomas Engineering is a multi-faceted engineering firm housing multiple divisions including the Communications Engineering Division, the Electrical Engineering Division, the Electric Utility Service Division, the Electric Field Operations & UAS, and Print Services.

The Training Specialist will work with company managers and the Safety Specialist to identify training needs and develop training tools and courses for employees in the divisions referenced above with heavy emphasis on field technician training for telecommunications staff and electric division employees. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Research and maintain knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to our business
• Plan, develop, deliver and/or coordinate training modules for employees to be delivered online and in-person. Some training needs will be in the areas of: electrical line work, splicing, fiber testing, staking and inspection, tabulation and record keeping, CPR and roadside safety.
• Coordinate all formal training functions with management to include employee scheduling, classroom or site set-up, ordering and preparing training materials, and conducting evaluations
• Maintain employee training records in corporate records system

What Will You Need:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a corporate training role
• prior field experience required in communications and/or utility industry
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel/overnight stays may be required
• Strong documentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship

What We Offer:

At McCall-Thomas, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for regular full-time employees, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan (with employer contribution)
• Paid time off and holiday leave
• Stock ownership opportunities