Company Background:

 

Northline Utilities, LLC was founded in 2005 as a provider of construction services to the electric utilities industry in the Northeastern US.   Northline is headquartered in upstate New York and serves a broad clientele ranging from regional electric cooperatives, to renewable energy EPCs, to major investor-owned utilities.

 

The company prides itself on the team’s ability to take on high-profile, challenging projects involving several stakeholders, stringent schedule and progress reporting requirements, and multi-subcontractor coordination. The company’s core proficiencies lie in the construction, maintenance, and upgrade of electric distribution systems, substations, and transmission lines. Northline has a strong regional reputation and a demonstrated track record of strong organic growth in recent years.

 

Among Northline’s key competitive differentiators is a management culture that is heavily focused on safety and innovation, and a team of senior leaders with significant experience managing and growing businesses of various sizes. James Atkins, Northline’s President and Owner, began his career as a third-generation Journeyman Lineman, and represents the industry through several industry and trade associations.

 

Job Title:                            Learning & Development Specialist

Job Location:                     Clifton Park, NY

Job Type:                           Full-Time, Exempt, not contract

Salary Range:                    $69,000 – 80,000 base* 

Travel:                                Local / Regional Travel, 10 – 15% of the time

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*may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

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Position Overview:

 

The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for the design, development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of training initiatives for Northline Utilities and its affiliated training programs. This role works closely with the Learning & Development Manager, operations leaders, and subject matter experts to help execute training programs that support safety, compliance, skill development, and organizational performance.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions, equipment, and systems of work for self and all employees, and participate in training as required.

• Lead org-wide training needs analyses and make recommendations regarding ongoing improvement of training and development programs.

• Independently design and implement instructional systems, curricula, competency frameworks, learning pathways, and workforce development programs.

• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert for adult learning methodologies, instructional design principles, and learning technologies.

• Analyze operational, safety, performance, and compliance data to identify skill gaps and recommend learning interventions.

• Develop and maintain training standards, policies, procedures, and governance practices to ensure consistency and effectiveness across the organization.

• Evaluate learning program effectiveness through business performance indicators, return-on-investment analysis, competency assessments, and organizational metrics.

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in determining training methods, instructional approaches, content prioritization, and learning delivery strategies.

• Administer and optimize learning technologies, including LMS systems, reporting tools, digital learning platforms, and learning analytics solutions.

• Ensure training documentation is properly stored, linked, and utilized as part of the training process.

• Maintain accurate training records and assist with audits or compliance reporting.

• Coordinate logistics and materials for training sessions and training events, including scheduling, facilities, supplies, travel arrangements, and participant communications.

• Support budget tracking, documentation, and reporting related to training programs.

• Assist with proposal development and technical training information for internal and external stakeholders, as requested.

• Influence leadership decision-making by presenting recommendations regarding workforce capability, leadership development, compliance readiness, and succession planning.

• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization regarding training requirements and opportunities.

• Become and remain proficient in all computer programs necessary to perform the everyday duties of the position, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Learning & Development Manager.

 

Position Requirements:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Training, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (3–5 years of relevant experience).

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, field-focused environment.

• Comfort working with learning technologies and training platforms.

 

Preferred Requirements:

 

• Experience supporting training programs in construction, utilities, or an industrial environment.

• Familiarity with a variety of training methods including on-the-job training, classroom instruction, virtual instruction, and e-learning.

• Experience designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating learning solutions for adult learners, including facilitator guides, participant materials, assessments, job aids, and e-learning content using instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, or similar frameworks.

• Experience creating and maintaining digital learning resources, e-learning courses, or multimedia learning content.

• Experience conducting training needs assessments and program evaluations and using results to improve learning effectiveness.

• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to develop technical, operational, and safety-related training content.

• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) for course administration, reporting, and training record management.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Strong written and verbal communication, project coordination, and organizational skills.

• Holds or is working toward a certification such as Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), Certified Instructional Designer, PHR, or SHRM-CP.

 

Application:

 

Please send a resume to humanresources@northlinellc.com

 

Northline Utilities, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.