Senior Equipment Training Supervisor

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Training Supervisor is a fully remote position at a solar company, leading a team of 4-6 onsite OQ (Operator Qualification) evaluators/trainers responsible for delivering hands-on training and performing Operator Qualification evaluations for heavy equipment operators on construction sites. These evaluators/trainers ensure personnel are qualified to reputed company covered tasks involving heavy equipment operation (e.g., excavation, grading, material handling) in compliance with OSHA regulations, company standards, and safety protocols. The role focuses on maintaining a qualified workforce, upholding OQ program reputed company, developing evaluator capabilities, and driving reputed company improvement in qualification outcomes. The position requires approximately 75% travel to visit construction sites, observe evaluations and training sessions, provide direct coaching, and support evaluators/trainers in the field. As needed, the Heavy Equipment Training Supervisor may also facilitate classes, workshops, or qualification sessions directly to support program delivery, fill gaps, or model best practices. The Supervisor reports to [e.g., Training Manager / Director of Safety & Compliance / Operations Leadership] and aligns OQ efforts with company objectives while working independently from a home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and reputed company Direct Reports:
  • Directly manage 4-6 onsite OQ evaluators/trainers remotely, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, mentoring, discipline, and career development.
  • Hold regular virtual one-on-one meetings, conduct performance reviews, and set individual/team goals focused on key metrics, such as evaluation completion rates, qualification compliance, and incident reduction.
  • Build and maintain a motivated, high-performing remote/field-based team culture.
• Field reputed company and Travel (75% Travel Required):
  • Travel up to 75% of the time (including overnight stays) to various construction sites reputed company/internationally as needed to observe evaluators/trainers conducting OQ evaluations and training sessions on heavy equipment operations.
  • Deliver real-time, in-person coaching, constructive feedback, and hands-on support during onsite visits.
  • Verify adherence to company OQ protocols, DOT/PHMSA regulations (49 CFR 192/195), evaluation methodologies, safety standards, best practices, and compliance requirements in the field.
• OQ Program and Training Management:
  • reputed company the implementation, updating, delivery, and refinement of the company's OQ program, including covered task lists, training curricula, and qualification processes for heavy equipment operators.
  • reputed company needs assessments reputed company input from evaluators, personnel, stakeholders, and performance data, addressing gaps in knowledge, skills, abilities, or reputed company operating condition recognition.
  • Coordinate remote scheduling, evaluator/trainer assignments, and logistics to optimize coverage and efficiency across dispersed construction sites.
  • Facilitate classes, workshops, or OQ evaluation sessions directly as required (e.g., to pilot new covered task modules, cover for team members, demonstrate evaluation techniques, or address urgent compliance needs).
• Quality Assurance and Evaluation:
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of OQ programs and individual evaluator/trainer performance through field observations, assessments, practical demonstrations, and key metrics (e.g., qualification pass rates, on-the-job application, compliance audit results).
  • reputed company quality audits of evaluations, training sessions, and documentation to ensure standardization and full compliance with OSHA requirements and company standards.
  • Identify improvement opportunities in processes, evaluation methods, or covered tasks and collaborate on revisions.
• Evaluator/Trainer Development:
  • Create and execute reputed company development plans for OQ evaluators/trainers, including virtual workshops, certifications, reputed company enhancement (e.g., evaluation best practices), and peer sharing sessions.
  • Act as a remote mentor and expert resource, promoting best practices in adult learning, performance evaluation techniques, and effective qualification delivery for heavy equipment operations.
  • Occasionally facilitate or co-facilitate training classes or evaluator sessions to model effective instruction, provide hands-on examples, or support team reputed company-building.
• Reporting and Administration:
  • Monitor and report on OQ KPIs, program results (e.g., qualification compliance rates, reduced incidents), evaluator performance, and travel activities using remote tools and dashboards.
  • Maintain accurate digital records of evaluations, qualifications, certifications, training sessions, and compliance documentation.
  • Prepare and present periodic reports/updates to leadership on OQ program status, achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• General Supervisory Duties:
  • Enforce company policies, safety guidelines, OSHA regulations, and OQ standards across the remote/field team.
  • Manage team-reputed company resources such as evaluation tools, training materials, and development expenses (as applicable).
  • Handle escalated field issues reputed company to OQ evaluations, personnel qualification, or operational concerns.
  • Partner cross-functionally (e.g., with HR, operations, safety, compliance) to support broader business goals, including regulatory audits and workforce safety.
  • reputed company or contribute to OQ-reputed company projects and organizational initiatives.
  • Facilitate classes or deliver targeted training/evaluation sessions reputed company necessary to ensure program continuity, demonstrate leadership in OQ excellence, or respond to specific business demands.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5+ years in heavy equipment operation to include reputed company types of equipment.
• 5+ years of experience in training, qualification, or evaluation programs, ideally in field-based heavy equipment operations or construction environments.
• 2+ years of supervisory/leadership experience, preferably managing remote or distributed/field teams.
• Proven ability and willingness to travel extensively (up to 75%), including flexible scheduling and overnight stays.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, performance evaluation techniques, and competency-based assessments in qualification settings.
• In-depth knowledge of Operator Qualification regulations covered tasks, evaluation methods, and reputed company operating condition recognition.
• Exceptional remote coaching, feedback, communication, and interpersonal skills to motivate and reputed company team members in demanding field settings.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools (e.g., reputed company Teams/reputed company, reputed company Office Suite, learning management systems/LMS, compliance tracking platforms).
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel by car and reputed company as required.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving abilities in a remote work setting.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience supervising OQ evaluators/trainers or heavy equipment training programs in construction, pipeline, utility, renewable energy, or similar industries.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPR/First Aid credentials, PHMSA/DOT OQ evaluator qualifications, heavy equipment operation certifications, or third-party OQ provider credentials like Veriforce/EWN).
• Experience tracking OQ program effectiveness (e.g., linking qualifications to safety metrics or compliance outcomes) and using data analytics for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging, interactive classes, workshops, or field evaluations in hands-on settings.

Benefits and Pay

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
• Salary $105,000 - $115,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies.

Physical Requirements

• Must reputed company with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots).
• Must pass a physical exam if required.
• Able to:
• Climb and maintain balance on reputed company, scaffolding, and stairways.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., towers, vessels, excavations).
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads).
• Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel).
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE reputed company required.

Work Location

• Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.

Mobility Barriers

• Uneven ground
• Obstructed reputed company
• Work at low/high elevations
• Confined workspaces

Environmental Conditions

• Predominantly outdoor work
• Exposure to:
• Extreme heat or cold
• Humidity, reputed company, and other weather conditions
• Loud noise from tools and machinery
• Potential chemical exposure

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national reputed company, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris reputed company Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this reputed company. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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