Bachelor's Degree or certificate in Education, Training & Development, Telecommunications, or Construction Management (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of field training, instructional, or curriculum design experience
Experience in telecommunications, heavy equipment operations, utilities, construction, or industrial environments
Understanding of adult learning theory and competency-based frameworks
Technical writing skills for creating training materials
Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suites
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Support execution of training strategy with stakeholders
Identify performance gaps and determine training solutions
Create clear, measurable learning objectives
Travel to observe field operations and capture practices
Partner with field crews to distill operational workflows into competencies
Build relationships with Subject Matter Experts across operating companies
Translate complex information into training materials
Benefits
Remote work flexibility
Opportunity to travel and engage with field operations
Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
Professional development opportunities
Engagement in safety and regulatory compliance initiatives
Full Job Description
Remote, US
Workplace Type: Remote
Employment Type: Salaried
We're looking for a Field Curriculum Managerto join our team and help us achieve our vision to connect America. This individual will serve as the vital bridge between field operations and instructional design. This individual conducts hands-on field observations, captures operational realities, and translates complex equipment procedures and safety standards into structured, competency-based learning solutions. The ideal candidate understands the full spectrum of adult learning, from classroom/e-learning theory to hands-on practice, structured On-the-Job Training (OJT), and formal qualification evaluations.
What you'll do
You will support the execution of the company's training strategy in partnership with stakeholders, including business leaders and Operating Company Safety, Quality and Operational leaders
You will support the identification of performance gaps and determine appropriate training solutions. This includes audience analysis to understand learner need
You will create clear, measurable, and actionable learning objectives
Travel to operating company locations to observe field operations and equipment operators capture actual operational practices, environmental factors, and field realities
Partner directly with field crews to distill complex operational workflows into Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Build and maintain relationships with field Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across 30+ operating companies to ensure consensus, technical accuracy, and field buy-in
Translate complex information into baseline learning materials and technical guidance for the Instructional Design team to build from
Support the development of progressive training programs: establishing foundational knowledge (classroom/e-learning), executing hands-on practice, and embedding structured OJT to build fully qualified workers
Define clear, measurable skills evaluations and objective performance criteria to validate worker competency and ensure operational readiness
You may assist in the implementation of training initiatives
Collaborate with the Safety Continuous Improvement (CI) team to enhance Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and participate in Learning Event Analyses (LEAs) to understand areas of curriculum enhancement and to ensure all curriculum addresses critical safety exposures and regulatory requirements
What you'll need
To be 18 years of age or older
Authorization to work in the United States for this company
To have a Bachelor's Degree or certificate in Education, Training & Development, Telecommunications, or Construction Management. Equivalent experience considered
At least 8 years of field training, instructional or curriculum design experience
Direct experience working in or creating training for telecommunications, heavy equipment operations, utilities, construction, or industrial field environments (e.g., excavators, bucket trucks, directional drilling)
An understanding of adult learning theory, competency-based frameworks, and progressive training models (Knowledge
Practice Structured OJT Qualified Evaluation)
Ability to watch complex equipment operations in the field and turn real-world observations into clear, easy-to-follow training instructions
Ability to build trust and alignment with operational leaders, safety teams, and field SMEs
Technical writing experience to create training materials for field employees.
Proficient in creating slide decks (facilitator notes, publishing, create and modify layouts, use of templates and placeholders)
A high degree of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office or Google Suites
Additional qualifications:
Familiarity with JHAs, safety protocols, and translating regulatory guidelines into practical field training (preferred)
To be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and changing environment
Knowledge and ability to use various instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, etc.) and different types and levels of assessment (including the Kirkpatrick Model) (preferred)
Physical abilities & exposures
Routinely:
Able to travel domestically (approximately 50-60% of the time) by car and air
Engage in standard office activities such as standing, sitting, and using computers for extended periods
Safely wear job-specific PPE including but not limited to eye, hearing, head, respiratory and safety-toed foot protection as well as appropriate high-visibility clothing
Physical ability to perform light to moderate lifting (up to 15 lbs)
Exposed to outside weather conditions as working environment shifts between classrooms, practical labs, and outdoor field conditions in various weather
Occasionally:
Physical ability to bend, squat, kneel, or twist on concrete, dirt or gravel surfaces
Physical ability to perform moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs)
