Senior Technical Training Specialist - Relay

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Job Description

A senior relay training instructor, reporting to the regional training manager; will receive guidance from both the regional and relay program manager. You must have the ability to lead, plan, determine priorities, problem solve and provide solutions, and prescribe the processes needed to achieve objectives within the framework of the Power Grid Operations operating policies. You will be responsible for providing effective training to the Grid Operations-Relay and Generation employees from our relay levels curriculum, supporting event free environment. This entails instructing technical construction, maintenance, equipment, computer applications, and provide support to the craft employees. You will also support new hire process, conducts benchmarking with industry groups/peer utilities, negotiates training priorities and secures resources for critical training tasks, evaluates overall training program effectiveness, and conducts field assessments to validate adherence to training standards. Provides evaluations/testing of skills and knowledge required to progress through the apprenticeship program and share with leadership.

Basic Requirements:

• High School/GED

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Technical Training

• 3 years of Substation Relay Experience

• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic engineering, electrical utility substation and relay technology, or 5 years related experience in protective relay industry in any of the following areas: distribution, generations, or transmission.

• 3 years technical training experience or 10 years related experience in protective relay industry in any of the following areas: distribution, generations, or transmission.

• Knowledge of testing electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor relays from manufactures such as ABB, Basler, General Electric, RFL, Schweitzer, Siemens, and Westinghouse.

• The abilities to explain logic, schematic, and wiring prints.

• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards.

• Ability to analyze and apply new training methods, applications, trends, and events impacting the field of adult learning.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

• Demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills for communicating information and addressing issues in a clear and effective manner to varying levels of employees and management.

• Experience in effectively managing of employeeissues and proper coaching methods.

• Ability to utilizing proper use of tools and equipment.

• Ability to facilitate groups and presentation/public speaking skills.

• Effective verbal and written communications skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate technical information.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.

Travel Requirements

Posting Expiration Date

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.