Apprenticeship & Program Implementation Manager

2 hours ago


Houston, Texas, United States Deutsche Windtechnik Full time
Job Description

Deutsche Windtechnik, a leading provider of wind turbine maintenance services, is seeking a highly skilled Apprenticeship & Program Implementation Manager to join our team. As a key member of our US team, you will be responsible for managing and ensuring adherence to the apprenticeship program requirements approved by the US Department of Labor.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in training and development, with experience in managing apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements. You will be responsible for establishing and nurturing relationships with Department of Labor Apprenticeship program and Wage and Hour Division (WHD) personnel, ensuring the success of Deutsche Windtechnik's (DWT's) programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and guide the career development progress of apprentices, regularly assessing their acquired skills and competencies from on-the-job and related training hours.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with Department of Labor Apprenticeship program and Wage and Hour Division (WHD) personnel, ensuring the success of Deutsche Windtechnik's (DWT's) programs.
  • Generate written and oral reports covering all facets of the apprenticeship program, including individual apprentice performance, program achievements, related documentation, and mandated reports for state, federal, and customer requirements.
  • Act as the subject matter expert within the organization regarding regulatory requirements for apprentice programs and the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
  • Formulate and implement recommendations for training program policies, procedures, and practices, serving as an advisor on program-related issues for internal and external entities.
  • Coordinate and evaluate the involvement of educational agencies and program instructors.
  • Plan, develop, and deliver training and staff development programs, utilizing various methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Conduct skills assessments for personnel entering the company, supporting the development of tailored curriculum for company tech level progression.
  • Be the company expert on the Davis Bacon act and Inflation Reduction Act prevailing wage requirements and reporting.
  • Provide guidance to instructors and supervisors of apprentices on evaluating work progress, recognizing acceptable work behaviors, and addressing unacceptable work behaviors.
  • Manage diverse projects affecting multiple DWT teams.
  • Coordinate project workflows across multiple departments including Operations, Engineering, Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, and other Departments internal or external to Deutsche Windtechnik to ensure overall compliance with the project objectives, contracts, budgets and schedules.

Requirements:

  • 5 years of experience in a similar role, or a combination of knowledge and experience with training programs.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience with a registered apprentice program and prevailing wage requirements is preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of MS Office products (Word and Excel).
  • Experienced in using an LMS.
  • Good writing skills.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously.
  • Flexibility to travel 10-20% of the time (at times), based on business needs.

What We Offer:

  • 401(K) with immediately vested, generous company match starting after your 6th month.
  • Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
  • Competitive Compensation.
  • Personalized and Ongoing Training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.



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