Manager, Technical Training

Litchfield Park, AZ, US, 85340

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Manager of Technical Training to shape the future of our water and wastewater technical training programs and make a meaningful impact across our organization. Reporting to the Vice President of Water Technical Services, this role offers the opportunity to lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of training initiatives that support our team’s growth and ensure compliance with Company safety policies, Water Operating procedures, and regulatory standards. You will play a vital role in overseeing operator certification and qualification programs, standardizing training processes, and driving innovations that enhance safety and operational excellence. If you’re excited about empowering others and creating a culture of continuous learning, we’d love to hear from you!

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive technical training programs aligned with Company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

• Evaluate training effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement to ensure compliance and enhance workforce capabilities

• Develop and maintain Operator Certification and Qualification programs for Water and Wastewater operations

• Coordinate and deliver hands-on compliance training by engaging external services and/or internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to meet organizational needs

• Track and monitor water and wastewater operator roles nationwide to ensure certifications and qualifications remain up to date

• Lead efforts to standardize technical training processes and materials across the organization, fostering uniformity and operational excellence

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance training programs and reduce safety risks

• Maintain accurate documentation of all training programs, certifications, and qualification processes

• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Water Operations, Education, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Proven leadership experience in developing and managing technical training programs, preferably in water or wastewater operations

• Familiarity with operator certification and qualification requirements

• In-depth understanding of safety practices, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures in water and wastewater operations

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse teams

• Proficiency in tracking training metrics and leveraging data to inform program improvements

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Willingness to travel as needed to deliver training and oversee program implementation

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one

• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility

• Company sponsored pension program, life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account

• 3 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days

• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs

• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally. For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.