About Us
Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.
Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.
When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews.
Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR).
Build your career at Irby Construction.
About this Role
The Trainer supports Irby Construction’s workforce development through technical, compliance-based, and capability-based training that reflects the realities of utility construction. This position reinforces safe work practices, technical proficiency, and continuous learning through classroom instruction and hands-on field coaching.
This is a hands-on technical training position requiring practical field experience in transmission and/or distribution power line construction. The successful candidate must bring utility construction knowledge and the ability to train apprentices and field employees using approved instructional materials in both classroom and active field environments.
The Trainer delivers approved training under the direction of the Corporate Training Manager and in collaboration with Master Trainers and operational subject-matter experts. The position documents employee progress and provides input on readiness for further evaluation; final certification decisions remain centralized. The Trainer is empowered to stop unsafe work during training or field coaching and helps maintain consistent application of Irby training standards.
What You'll Do
- Technical Training Delivery – Priority: Deliver approved classroom and hands-on field training within assigned areas of technical competency, emphasizing transmission and distribution construction, safe work practices, and field execution.
- Adapt technical instruction as necessary to ensure comprehension and consistent application across diverse crews.
- Conduct assigned training on topics such as Insulate & Isolate practices, Grounding & Bonding procedures, Capacity Model principles, incident reporting and investigation awareness, crew communication, and field leadership, following approved curricula and applicable instructor requirements.
- Support capability-based technical training clinics and field demonstrations based on observed crew needs, skill gaps, and direction from training leadership.
- Field Support – Priority: Provide hands-on coaching to apprentices and field employees, working with supervisors and field leadership to reinforce safety, technical competency, and approved work methods.
- Evaluate field practices, identify training opportunities, and provide immediate coaching or corrective guidance when appropriate.
- Administer approved pre-training and post-training evaluations, document demonstrated skills, and refer competency gaps or readiness recommendations to training leadership.
- Continuous Improvement – Priority: Gather feedback from field leadership and crews to identify technical gaps, emerging needs, and opportunities to improve training effectiveness.
- Recommend improvements to training methods, technical materials, field exercises, and delivery approaches for review by training leadership.
- Personally participate in training and field-development activities to maintain current technical knowledge and model continuous learning.
- Curriculum Collaboration: Work with Master Trainers and operational subject-matter experts to review assigned training materials and identify updates needed to reflect field practices and company standards.
- Assist with preparing and maintaining approved job aids, capability checklists, field reference materials, QR-based resources, micro-modules, and other technical training tools.
- Trainer Development: Participate in train-the-trainer activities, observed teaching sessions, and coaching to strengthen technical instruction, classroom facilitation, and field demonstration skills.
- Apply approved training methods and incorporate feedback from Master Trainers and the Corporate Training Manager to support consistent delivery across regions.
- Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate, trackable records of training schedules, completions, participation, and capability development.
- Ensure training aligns with OSHA, Quanta, Irby, and applicable utility-industry standards.
- Maintain assigned monthly training schedules and completion records, including participation metrics, and submit field observations, training needs, and progress updates for quarterly reporting.
- Cultural Leadership: Model Irby’s safety culture, training standards, and commitment to technical excellence in daily interactions with field employees and operational leaders.
- Mentor apprentices and field employees, promoting confidence, capability, retention, and career development.
- Build strong relationships with operational leaders to ensure training reflects real-world construction needs and current field conditions.
- Travel regularly and extensively to Irby project locations and regional operations throughout the United States based on workforce and training needs.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Corporate Training Manager.
- Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Journeyman Lineman certification, technical training credential, or degree in a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant utility construction experience, or a combination of work and education, may be considered.
- Hands-on field experience in transmission and/or distribution power line construction is required, including practical knowledge of relevant materials, methods, equipment, work practices, and safety requirements.
- Ability to demonstrate safe, technically accurate work methods within assigned areas of expertise and recognize when additional guidance from training leadership or subject-matter experts is needed.
- Ability to deliver approved technical instruction and practical demonstrations in classroom and field environments.
- Experience with substation construction and/or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is preferred.
- Working knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations and utility safety practices, including Insulate & Isolate and Grounding & Bonding, with the ability to learn and apply Quanta and Irby internal standards.
- Experience training, mentoring, or coaching apprentices and field employees preferred; formal instructional experience is beneficial.
- Ability to build credibility, communicate clearly, and provide constructive coaching to employees with varying experience levels.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly and on an ongoing basis throughout the United States wherever Irby crews and projects are located.
- Ability to work effectively in field environments, including active utility construction sites and varying outdoor conditions.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem evaluation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with field employees, operational leadership, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Effective presentation, facilitation, and hands-on demonstration skills, with willingness to develop through coaching and instructor training.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Location / Working Conditions
This position is classified as a field-based role. The employee may reside anywhere within the United States.
The position requires approximately 85%–90% ongoing nationwide travel to project sites, field operations, and training locations based on business and workforce needs. Work is primarily field-based, with some classroom instruction. Candidates must be comfortable working directly alongside field crews in active transmission, distribution, and other utility construction environments.
What You'll Get
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Multiple BCBS medical plan options, all with in-network preventive care covered at no cost, the same nationwide provider network, and access to virtual care for primary care, dermatology, general medical needs, and mental health support.
- Prescription Drug Coverage included with all medical plans, plus tools and advocacy support to help manage healthcare costs.
- Dental & Vision Coverage – Dental plans with 100% coverage for preventive care and orthodontia options for adults and children, plus vision coverage with annual exams and frame allowances.
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts – HSA options with Fidelity, Healthcare FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Dependent Care FSA (up to $7,500) to help you save on eligible healthcare and dependent expenses.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match – Immediate eligibility and vesting, with a company match of 100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 3% (up to 4.5% total match).
- Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life and AD&D coverage, plus optional supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents. Short-term and long-term disability coverage helps protect your income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential mental health, financial, family, and wellbeing support available at no cost to you and your household.
- Voluntary Benefits – Optional accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, home/auto insurance, and long-term care coverage.
- Employee Discounts & Community Support – Access to exclusive employee discounts and participation in Quanta Cares, a disaster relief fund supporting employees and families during times of need.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
