TECHNICAL TRAINING MANAGER

Collicutt Energy Services is a solutions-driven engine company specializing in manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and maintenance across all engine brands. We support customers across power generation, compression, and frac operations with a strong focus on safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

We are currently seeking a Technical Training Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of technical training programs across the organization. Based in Red Deer, this role will drive technician competency, operational consistency, and long-term workforce capability across multiple regions and service divisions. This is a high-impact leadership role combining technical expertise, program development, hands-on instruction, and operational collaboration.

What’s in it for you

- Competitive compensation package
- Full benefits package
- RRSP matching
- Opportunity to build and lead a company-wide technical training program
- High-impact leadership role with operational influence
- Collaborative environment with strong executive support
- Long-term career growth opportunity

What you’ll be doing

- Design, develop, and implement structured technical training programs across service divisions
- Deliver classroom, virtual, shop, field, and hands-on technical training
- Develop technician competency matrices, role-based pathways, and assessment frameworks
- Support apprentices, junior technicians, and experienced hires through coaching and mentoring
- Standardize training materials, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and best practices across locations
- Coordinate OEM and vendor-led training initiatives
- Track certifications, qualifications, compliance requirements, and training records




- Analyze training effectiveness using KPIs, field feedback, rework trends, and operational data
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, consistency, and first-time-fix performance
- Implement and manage LMS and training tracking systems
- Partner with Operations and Service leadership to align training with workforce and business needs

What you bring

Required

- Journeyperson certification (HET, Millwright, or equivalent) – required
- 5–10+ years of experience in power generation, heavy equipment, well servicing, or related industries
- Strong background in diagnostics, troubleshooting, commissioning, and maintenance practices
- Experience working with engines, generator systems, electrical controls, and hydraulic systems
- Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, leadership, or workforce development roles
- Strong understanding of technical documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM systems
- Experience developing training materials, SOPs, manuals, and job aids
- Strong communication, presentation, and coaching abilities
- Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

Assets

- Experience with frac equipment and related systems
- Experience implementing or managing LMS/training record systems
- Experience supporting multi-location operations

What success looks like in this role





- Improved technician competency and consistency across locations
- Reduced rework and increased first-time-fix performance
- Structured career development pathways for technicians and apprentices
- Standardized training processes and technical expectations company-wide
- Strong safety culture reinforced through technical development and coaching

Work Setting

- Combination of office, shop, yard, classroom, and field environments
- Travel between company locations and customer sites required
- Collaboration with operations, service, safety, and leadership teams across the organization

How to Apply

Submit your resume to [email protected] with Technical Training Manager in the subject line or apply directly through Indeed.ca.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Red Deer, AB T4P 3R4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience delivering technical training, mentoring technicians or developing training programs?

Experience:

- power gen, heavy equipment, or related industry: 5 years (required)
- generator systems: 2 years (preferred)
- diesel engine: 2 years (preferred)
- hydraulic system: 2 years (preferred)
- electrical control: 2 years (preferred)
- frac equipment: 2 years (preferred)
- PLC / control system: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Journeyperson certificate (HET, Millwright or equivalent)? (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Technical Training Manager (Canada)
🏢 Collicutt Energy Services
📍 Canada