Craft Training Manager

Helix Electric
Goodyear, AZ
Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

The Craft Training Manager oversees the design, implementation, and management of the company’s craft training programs. This role ensures training programs align with organizational needs, manages training centers and staff, supports licensing and continuing education efforts, and drives outreach initiatives to promote careers in the skilled trades. The Craft Training Manager develops innovative training strategies, secures training grant funding, and ensures programs comply with industry standards and adult-learning best practices.

Duties & Scope

  • Identify training needs through gap analysis, workforce assessments, and collaboration with business leaders.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate craft training curricula and learning plans that address technical, safety, and field leadership skills.
  • Oversee training center operations, equipment, facilities, and instructional resources.
  • Manage and mentor craft trainers and regional training staff.
  • Lead tradesperson licensing support efforts, including test preparation, scheduling, and multi-state licensing assistance.
  • Pursue training grant opportunities; manage applications, compliance, and reporting.
  • Obtain and maintain continuing education credit (CEU) approvals for Helix University courses.
  • Direct outreach programs to elementary, middle, and high schools to promote skilled trade careers.
  • Evaluate training program effectiveness and report on metrics, ROI, and budget performance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Curriculum Innovation: Competence in developing modern, engaging curricula using e-learning, blended learning, and simulation (AR/VR) methods.
  • Grant & Funding Knowledge: Skilled in identifying, applying for, and managing workforce development and training grants.
  • Community Outreach: Experience leading outreach initiatives with schools, workforce agencies, and industry associations.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build strong relationships with internal leadership, school leaders, and external partners.
  • Leadership: Ability to manage training teams, mentor staff, and oversee large-scale training initiatives.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect training initiatives to organizational goals.
  • Digital Fluency: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and instructional design tools.

Required Education & Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience managing training or workforce development. programs, preferably in a craft, technical, or construction environment.
  • Demonstrated success in designing and implementing training curricula, including both classroom and field-based instruction.
  • Experience leading training needs assessments and gap analyses to identify organizational skill gaps.
  • Proven ability to secure and manage grant funding or other external workforce development resources.
  • NCCER Certified Instructor (or ability to achieve certification within 6 months of hire).
  • Knowledge of electrical or construction craft training is preferred.

Physical Demands

  • Frequent travel across the U.S. (up to 50%) required.
  • Ability to work safely and effectively in austere job-site conditions, including variable weather, uneven terrain, and active construction environments.
  • Must be able to use construction-site sanitary facilities (e.g., portable toilets).
  • Must wear required personal protective equipment at all times on site (helmet, safety glasses, boots, and gloves at all times; respirator when required).
  • Must be able to safely climb ladders and stairs.

N (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation

O (Occasionally) - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

  • Bending - O
  • Climbing – O
  • Crawling - 0
  • Hearing - C
  • Lifting – O Up to 25 lbs.
  • Reach Outward - O
  • Reach Above Shoulder - O
  • Standing - C
  • Sitting - C

Helix Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

  • Medical Plans
  • Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Match
  • Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
  • Tax Savings Accounts – FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Scholarships

Posted 2025-10-24

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