College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Workforce & Economic Development

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Training Program Development
• Collaborate with the Workforce Division to design and develop comprehensive energy and utility training programs.
• Assess industry trends and workforce needs to ensure curriculum relevance and alignment with NCCER and OSHA standards.
• Update instructional materials, lesson plans, and assessments to reflect current technology, tools, and best practices.
• Support the overall objectives and workforce mission of Louisiana Delta Community College.
2. Training Delivery
• Conduct engaging and interactive instruction in NCCER Power Line Worker and related courses.
• Deliver OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Construction Safety, AHA BLS, NSC Forklift, Staking University Line Locating, and OSHA Competent Person training.
• Utilize various instructional methods and technologies to enhance learning outcomes.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused learning environment that promotes participation and collaboration.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and support their career readiness.
3. Technical Skills Development
• Instruct and demonstrate the safe and proper use of tools, equipment, and machinery used in power line and energy work.
• Teach essential field skills including pole climbing, rigging, transformer installation, and power line maintenance.
• Emphasize adherence to safety standards, PPE requirements, and regulatory compliance throughout training.
• Facilitate hands-on lab exercises, fieldwork, and real-world simulations.
4. Safety and Compliance
• Promote a strong safety culture in every aspect of instruction and field activity.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, NCCER safety requirements, and Louisiana Delta Community College policies.
• Incorporate emergency response procedures, hazard recognition, and risk management into the curriculum.
5. Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, performance, and certifications in accordance with LDCC policy.
• Prepare training reports and program evaluations for Workforce Division leadership.
• Track student credentialing and support NCCER registry submissions and documentation.
6. Industry and Community Engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, industry partners, and community stakeholders to support program development and graduate placement.
• Represent LDCC Workforce and Economic Development programs at job fairs, community events, and industry meetings.

Working Conditions:
• Combination of classroom, lab, and outdoor field environments.
• Exposure to typical construction and utility worksite conditions.
• Must be able to climb poles, lift up to 75 lbs, and demonstrate proper safety procedures.

*This position will require travel regionally to deliver instructional programs, but will be domiciled on the Winnsboro Campus.

Required Education:

 • Minimum of eight (8) years of professional field experience.
• Solid knowledge and experience in power line or energy utility construction, maintenance, and repair.
• NCCER Certified Instructor (or ability to become certified).
• Current instructor or trainer credentials in or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
o OSHA Authorized Trainer (Construction 10/30)
o AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
o NSC Forklift Safety
o Staking University Line Locating
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and best practices in the energy and power line industry.
• Excellent instructional, presentation, and communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills to manage multiple training sessions and reporting tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in curriculum design, instructional delivery, or workforce training.
• Familiarity with NCCER accreditation and performance assessments.
• Certification or coursework in instructional design, education, or workforce development

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.