Commissioning Training Specialist

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Position Title: Commissioning Training Specialist Position Location: Hybrid / on-site based on business and project needs, with regular travel to training facilities and job sites JOB SUMMARY The Commissioning Training Specialist develops, delivers, and continuously improves technical training that builds a safe, competent, and consistent commissioning workforce. The Commissioning Training Specialist must have advanced technical knowledge. This position works independently within established objectives, exercises sound judgment in prioritizing training needs and solutions, and partners with operations, engineering, EHS, and project leadership to close knowledge gaps, standardize best practices, accelerate workforce readiness, and improve project quality and safety. The Commissioning Training Specialist will normally receive little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments The Commissioning Training Specialist will work on problems of diverse scopes where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. The Commissioning Training Specialist will support commissioning Leads, Specialists, Technicians, subcontractors, clients, and other team members through structured onboarding, blended learning, hands-on labs, competency assessments, and field coaching across electrical, mechanical, controls, energy storage, and related mission-critical systems. This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Training Program Development and Continuous Improvement (30%) Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive commissioning curricula, learning paths, modules, and materials covering safety, system energization, inspections, performance testing, troubleshooting, documentation, turnover, and handover processes. Create engaging learning resources, including presentations, instructor guides, participant manuals, videos, e-learning modules, simulations, hands-on labs, checklists, job aids, work methods, schematics, and technical documentation. Develop and update standardized procedures and training content for electrical distribution, substations, energy storage, HVAC/R, controls, metering, relay testing, and other systems supported by the commissioning organization. Incorporate project lessons learned, technical updates, new equipment, regulatory changes, corrective actions, and evolving industry best practices into training programs and procedures. Apply adult-learning principles and blended-learning methods to ensure content is practical, accessible, measurable, and aligned with the audience's experience and learning needs. Identify and incorporate new training technologies and tools that improve knowledge transfer, hands-on practice, assessment quality, and workforce qualification. Training Delivery, Facilitation, and Field Support (30%) Deliver classroom, virtual, field-based, and client-facing technical training for new hires, existing employees, subcontractors, and employees transitioning into new roles. Lead practical training using equipment mock-ups, simulations, and real-world scenarios that replicate commissioning tasks such as point-to-point testing, control logic verification, inspection, troubleshooting, system energization, and emergency response. Adapt delivery methods, pacing, examples, and practical exercises to match participant skill levels, learning styles, job responsibilities, and project requirements. Conduct train-the-trainer programs, coaching, and instructor qualification activities to expand internal training capacity and ensure consistent delivery standards. Provide on-site project support, field coaching, and targeted refresher training to address performance gaps, procedural changes, new technologies, and operational priorities. Coordinate course schedules, facilities, attendance, course materials, instructor support, equipment readiness, and employee follow-up for technical, operational, safety, and regulatory programs. Onboarding, Assessment, Qualification, and Records (20%) Manage structured onboarding and role-based development programs for Commissioning Leads, Specialists, Technicians, and other commissioning personnel. Develop and administer written tests, practical evaluations, physical and technical assessments, skill demonstrations, and field performance reviews. Maintain accurate, audit-ready learning records, including course completions, attendance, assessment results, certifications, qualifications, requalification dates, and individual development plans. Monitor training status and compliance deadlines through the Learning Management System and other record systems, and communicate gaps, risks, and required actions to employees, supervisors, and managers. Coordinate training and requalification requirements for new hires, employees moving into new roles, employees assigned new equipment or procedures, and employees with identified performance gaps. Analyze participant feedback, assessment data, field performance, and program metrics to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Collaboration, Procedures, Safety, and Technology Integration (20%) Partner with Commissioning Managers, engineering teams, project leaders, and subject matter experts to identify training needs and ensure programs remain technically accurate and operationally relevant. Coordinate reviews of new or revised procedures, equipment, work methods, and training materials with Safety, Engineering Standards, Training, Operations, and other stakeholders before implementation. Embed OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, arc-flash, hazard communication, energized-work, and other applicable safety requirements into curricula, assessments, and hands-on activities. Support the design and construction of equipment mock-ups, lab environments, and simulations used to develop procedures and provide realistic skills practice. Promote adoption of standardized procedures through committee participation, presentations, roadshows, process-improvement meetings, coaching, and field engagement. Support new technology initiatives, readiness reviews, audits, corrective actions, and occasional after-hours project or emergency response activities as assigned. Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ADVANCED LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING) Advanced knowledge of the commissioning lifecycle, including inspections, pre-functional activities, system energization, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, documentation, turnover, and project closeout. Working knowledge of electrical distribution, substations, energy storage systems, HVAC/R, mechanical systems, controls, metering, relay testing, and/or related mission-critical equipment and processes. Advanced knowledge of technical training methods, adult-learning principles, instructional design, blended learning, hands-on facilitation, and competency-based qualification. Working knowledge of applicable safety and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, arc-flash protection, hazard communication, and safe work practices. Skilled at translating complex technical information, procedures, drawings, schematics, and engineering requirements into clear, practical, and usable learning materials. Skilled at facilitating classroom, virtual, lab, and field-based instruction for participants with varied technical backgrounds and levels of experience. Skilled at developing practical assessments, qualification criteria, scoring standards, feedback methods, and remediation plans. Skilled at technical writing, procedure development, document control, course administration, recordkeeping, and maintaining audit-ready training documentation. Skilled at using Learning Management Systems, SharePoint, document-control platforms, and Microsoft Office tools, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Ability to collaborate effectively with technical subject matter experts, field teams, managers, clients, subcontractors, engineering, EHS, and other cross-functional stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple training programs, schedules, deadlines, records, systems, locations, and stakeholder priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to evaluate training needs, identify performance gaps, use data and feedback to recommend improvements, and independently drive assigned work to completion. Ability to adapt training methods and materials based on audience needs, technology changes, project conditions, and operational priorities. Ability to work safely in office, classroom, laboratory, industrial, and active construction-site environments and comply with all required personal protective equipment and site-access requirements. Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy applicable background, driving, and site-access requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: Frequently required to remain in a stationary position while working at a computer, preparing training materials, or facilitating virtual instruction. Frequently moving through office, classroom, laboratory, industrial, and active construction-site environments. Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands to operate tools, training equipment, computers, and audio-visual systems. Occasionally required to climb stairs or ladders and access equipment areas while complying with site safety requirements. Occasionally required to move or position training materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Required to wear applicable personal protective equipment and work in indoor and outdoor environments with varying noise, temperature, lighting, and weather conditions. TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS Approximately 50% domestic travel; may include any or all 50 US states Occasional international travel required based on program needs Must reside near a major airport Must hold a valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicles Must hold or be able to obtain a valid REAL ID or passport for domestic air travel Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Education, Training, Instructional Design, Engineering, Science, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical, military, trade, or industry experience will be considered. Three years of technical training, instructional design, commissioning, operations training, workforce qualification, procedure development, document control, or related work. OR Six years of experience in technical training, instructional design, commissioning, operations training, workforce qualification, procedure development, document control, or related work. PLUS Experience developing or coordinating training in a mission-critical, energy storage, utility, manufacturing, industrial, nuclear, chemical, construction, safety-critical, or regulated environment preferred. Experience with electrical, mechanical, HVAC/R, controls, substation, relay, metering, energy storage, or related commissioning systems and activities preferred. Experience maintaining training records, qualification tracking, compliance deadlines, certification requirements, or audit-ready documentation. Experience with a Learning Management System, Rippling, SharePoint, document-control systems, or other training-record platforms preferred. Experience supporting audits, readiness reviews, corrective actions, procedure changes, or regulated training programs is a plus. Relevant safety, technical, instructor, or train-the-trainer certifications, including OSHA or NFPA 70E, are preferred. BENEFITS DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option) Flex spending accounts (FSA) Dental and vision plans Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance Paid parental leave after one year of employment CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce. Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!​ ​NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience. Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.