Caterpillar, Inc

Training Specialist - Electric Power

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $146K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in technical training or related field
  • Strong understanding of electrical theory, mechanical engineering, and generator systems
  • Experience in training needs assessment and curriculum development
  • Proficient in managing training lab equipment and technologies
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage budgets related to training operations

Responsibilities

  • Train technicians on safe operation and maintenance of standby generators
  • Assess training needs through consultations and job analyses
  • Develop tailored training programs based on business objectives
  • Conduct both in-person and virtual training sessions
  • Evaluate trainee performance through exams and practical assessments
  • Update and maintain training materials to reflect current market practices
  • Monitor training effectiveness and implement improvements as necessary

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off policies including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare expenses
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits available
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Product Support

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division has an open opportunity as a Training Specialist. The Training Specialist willidentify and monitor training needs in the organization, and design, plan, and implement training programs, policies, and procedures to fulfill those needs. The primary focus of this position is the training of Generator Technicians in technical applications, safety, repair, and service of standby generators.

What you will do:

  • Train Olympian Generator and Strategic partner Technicians

  • Identify and assess the training needs of the organization through job analysis, career paths and consultation with managers.

  • Develop individualized and group training programs that address specific business needs.

  • Lead in-person or virtual classroom sessions and hands-on laboratory workshops

  • Maintain and manage training lab equipment, ensuring simulators and physical generators accurately reflect current market products

  • Assess trainee competency through written exams and practical assessments, ensuring safety compliance and high-quality field work.

  • Expertise in electrical theory, mechanical engineering, and both low/high voltage (AC/DC) generator systems

  • Develop training manuals that target tangible results.

  • Effectively manage the training budget.

  • Evaluate organizational performance to ensure that training meets business needs and improves performance.

  • Drive brand values and philosophy through all training and development activities.

  • Create a curriculum to facilitate strategic training based on the organization9s goals.

  • Manage the technologies and technical personnel required to develop, manage, and deliver training.

  • Prepare, plan, and teach classes on technical applications, safety, repair, and service of standby generators.

  • Coordinate the training schedules and create agendas for all participants.

  • Deliver training using relevant training materials such as texts, handouts, class exercises, hands-on-training, and assessment tools.

  • Update training materials and documents as needed.

  • Monitor effectiveness of training by reviewing written evaluations and assessments of employees attending training sessions and make improvements.

  • Provides feedback and recommendations towards participants training goals and training objectives.

  • Keep and report data on completed courses, absences, issues, etc.

  • Exceptional communication, patience, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

  • Must have the ability to travel to our facilities.

What you will have:

  • Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

  • Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

  • Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

  • Training Operations: Knowledge of training processes and procedures; ability to implement training related tasks and programs to ensure smooth daily and strategic training operations.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

  • Experience with standby generators.

  • Experience with Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).

  • Prior experience with developing and facilitating training modules.

  • Prior experience managing a team.

Additional Information:

  • This position is located in Irving, TX.

  • Travel up to 10-40% is required.

  • Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position.

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

  • This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

Final Details:

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at

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Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 2, 2026 - July 19, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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