Hiring Learning and Operations Specialist at Schenectady, NY

Learning And Operations Specialist- Gas Power EngineeringDuration: 12 Months Contract Location: 1 River Road Schenectady, New York, 12345-6000Gas Power Engineering Learning And Operations SpecialistResource focused on onboarding enablement, learning operations, and program coordination to ensure new engineers reach productivity faster; and that learning programs are delivered with consistency, quality, and minimal friction. Objectives: Serve as a central enablement partner for onboarding and learning operations in Gas Power Engineering. Support new hires, interns, and EEDP participants through a consistent, high-quality onboarding experience. Coordinate operational and logistical execution for Technical Learning Office (TLO)-led learning programs, technical seminars, and early-career development events. Help ensure engineers are set up for success through strong Day 1 readiness, training support, systems access, and professional onboarding. Support the planning and coordination of foundational technical learning experiences, including A-Course and B-Course learning events. Reduce administrative burden on engineering leaders, instructors, and program owners through standardized processes and reliable operational support.Core Responsibilities And Scope:New Hire Onboarding Enablement - Own and coordinate onboarding readiness for new Gas Power Engineering hires in Schenectady and virtually supporting other sitesTraining & Seminar Logistics Ownership - Provide end-to-end coordination for all Gas Power Engineering learning eventsProfessional Skills & Early Career Training Delivery - Deliver standardized onboarding training sessions focused on professional excellenceGas Power Engineering Values & Culture Deep Dive - Facilitate structured onboarding sessions introducing the Five Pillars of Client and business etiquetteMentorship & Network Building Enablement - Educate new engineers on the importance of mentorship and internal networkingProductivity Enablement & Best Practices - Provide guidance and resources that help new team members become productive fasterKey Deliverables:Consistent, high-quality onboarding experience for new hires, interns, and EEDP participantsStrong Day 1 readiness, including systems access, communications, and onboarding supportSeamless execution of TLO training sessions, seminars, and development eventsEffective coordination and support for A-Course and B-CourseStandardized onboarding modules, training materials, and operational processesReduced administrative burden on engineering leaders, instructors, and program ownersImproved early-career engagement, readiness, and time to productivityMeasurable improvements in onboarding efficiency, training execution, and learner satisfactionQualifications: Bachelor's degree in: Engineering, Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Management, Learning or Instructional Design, Operations, Project Management Proven experience and proficiency in: Strong organizational and program coordination skills Experience supporting onboarding, training operations, or learning programs Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, schedules, and operational details Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset Comfort working across HR, engineering, instructors, and early-career program stakeholders Ability to create structure, standardize processes, and drive follow-through Proficiency with common business and collaboration tools such as Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and shared file systems