Technical Training Specialist in Bloomington, Minnesota at Geronimo Power, LLC

Position

Technical Training Specialist

Location

Remote (U.S.); extensive travel to Geronimo Power field locations

About Us

Geronimo Power develops, owns, and operates large-scale power and affiliated digital infrastructure projects throughout America's Heartland, including solar, wind, energy storage, and powered data parks. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit www.geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

About This Role

The Technical Training Specialist develops, delivers, and continuously improves safety and technical training for field employees supporting Geronimo Power's operating and construction portfolio. This role combines deep renewable-generation field experience with adult-learning practices to build technician capability, evaluate proficiency, and support consistent, safe work across the fleet.

Reporting to the Senior Training Manager within the EHS Department, this position delivers training in classroom, virtual, field, on-the-job, and simulator settings, as applicable. The role also performs qualification evaluations, maintains training and qualification content, and partners with EHS, Engineering, Operations, and Construction on equipment-specific procedures and evolving technical requirements.

This is a remote position that requires travel approximately two to three weeks per month, primarily during the work week. Weekend travel is uncommon but may be required in certain circumstances. Non-travel weeks are used for course development, program administration, documentation, and other role-critical work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical and safety training in classroom, virtual, field, on-the-job, and simulator environments, as applicable.
• Teach electrical theory, mechanical theory, and equipment-specific content required to operate and maintain renewable power facilities safely and effectively.
• Develop new technical courses and update existing curricula, job aids, assessments, and practical exercises to reflect current equipment, procedures, and field needs.
• Conduct written, hands-on, and performance-based competency and qualification evaluations; document results and provide clear, constructive feedback to trainees.
• Partner with Operations, Construction, EHS, and Engineering to validate training requirements and incorporate lessons learned, procedural changes, and emerging technologies.
• Expand and maintain qualification standards and evaluation criteria for evolving technologies, equipment, and technician tasks.
• Develop and maintain equipment-specific lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures in coordination with EHS and Engineering.
• Provide field-based technical insight to support updates to EHS procedures and safe-work practices.
• Maintain accurate training records, qualification documentation, course materials, and version control in accordance with company requirements.
• Promote a consistent safety culture and model professional, inclusive, and effective adult-learning practices.

What You’ll Bring

• At least five years of field experience in renewable generation operations and/or construction, with demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: wind, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or balance of plant (BOP). Experience across multiple technologies is preferred.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory, circuits, solid-state devices, controllers, and low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems relevant to industrial power production.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and field practices, including fasteners and torquing, hand and power tools, infrared cameras, locating tools, conductor crimping, and mechanical drives.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, practical instruction for adult learners with varied levels of experience.
• Ability to assess performance objectively and communicate qualification outcomes, including unsuccessful evaluations, clearly and respectfully.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, written communication, organization, and training-administration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage changing field schedules, collaborate cross-functionally, and exercise sound judgment with limited day-to-day oversight.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn training, documentation, and business systems.
• Ability to travel approximately two to three weeks per month and work safely at renewable-energy field locations.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Deep knowledge of Power Electronics Generation 2/3, Sungrow 3000/4000 series, or TMEIC inverters, and/or Sungrow BESS systems.
• Prior experience delivering technical instruction in AC/DC electrical theory, industrial electrical systems, controls, or renewable-generation equipment.
• Experience developing technical curricula, practical assessments, qualification programs, or equipment-specific LOTO procedures.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Field employees receive consistent, accurate, and engaging technical instruction aligned with current equipment and procedures.
• Qualification evaluations are objective, well documented, and completed in a timely manner.
• Training content and qualification criteria remain current as technologies, operating practices, and EHS requirements evolve.
• Operations, Construction, EHS, and Engineering view Training as a responsive and credible partner.
• Training outcomes support safe work, technician proficiency, and reliable fleet operations.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Pet insurance and employee discount programs

Pay Range for the posted level: $97,000 – $113,000 plus target annual bonus opportunity of 15%. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and demonstrated market-relevant expertise

Our Commitment

Geronimo Power is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and energized to do their best work. We believe strong teams and strong communities drive better outcomes.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.