Sr Operations Training Instructor

*Must be eligible to be a W2 employee*

Travel to Taylor Texas for onsite days will not be reimbursed by Preston-Hunter or Client; candidate will need to be willing to fulfill this requirement on their own and make sure to be onsite when requested. For this position, it is possible to be onsite 2 days/week at this time.

JOB SUMMARY

Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance

JOB DUTIES

• Understands and applies principles, theories, and concepts related to the profession and culture.

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

• Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects.

• May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower-level workers.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of technical training programs. Supports the development of training programs, documenting the basis of training and utilizing multimedia in the presentation of course materials.

• Serves as Subject Matter Expert for the team or department

• Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments

• Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager

• Acts as mentor and advisor to less experienced personnel

• Demonstrates skills as an expert user of grid application, simulator and training tools

• Pursues innovations in technology and methods of presentation in an effort to continuously upgrade and advance the training program

• Contributes to the analysis, design, and development of new training material to be used in the classroom, simulation, seminars, or on-the-job training to support operational goals and objectives

• Implements, executes, and maintains existing training material used in the classroom, simulation, seminars, and on-the-job training to support operational goals and objectives

• Develops, designs, and maintains NERC Continuing Education Hours for simulator, classroom, seminars, or on-the-job training

• Periodically responsible, as scheduled by the Manager of Operations Training, for the coordination, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of individual training cycles including:

• The quality and content of materials in the cycle

• The coordination of SMEs and Training Specialists used in executing the training cycle

• The incorporation of both classroom and OTS material

• The support of NERC Continuing Education criteria and NERC compliance documentation as required

• Prepares reports for management as requested

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of training and seminars as well as the educational and training materials used to support system goals and operational objectives

• Develops, designs, and maintains Continuing Education Hours for simulator, classroom, and on-the-job-training

• Develops and implements classroom training

• May design, develop and maintain scenarios for use in simulator training

• Provides training for staff on processes, operating and market systems, programs, and developments

• Employs systematic methodologies in the creation and delivery of classroom, simulator and on-the-job-training materials

• Develops and maintains System Operating Procedures to support system and market changes, compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, Protocols and Guides

• Prepares progress reports for management

• Performs the duties of an System Operator as required

Certification:

• NERC Certification preferred and must be obtained within 1 year of start date

• ERCOT Certification preferred and must be obtained within 1 year of start date

EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the deregulated electric utility industry

• Minimum four years of experience delivering instructor-led technical coursework.

• Minimum four years of experience in the bulk electricity markets training

• Demonstrated excellence in communication and technical writing skills

• Expert with presentation tools especially PowerPoint

• Proficient with MS Office application suite

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree: Education, Learning & Development, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline (Required)

• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Preston-Hunter, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Preston-Hunter, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Preston-Hunter, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, qualified disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. Preston-Hunter, Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. In the event you feel you have been harassed or discriminated against, immediately report the issue to Preston-Hunter, Inc. Human Resources. Preston-Hunter, Inc. encourages applicants of all ages, except for minors as federal law prohibits.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document, I-9 Form, upon hire. Preston-Hunter, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Preston-Hunter, Inc. is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before Preston-Hunter, Inc. can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Preston-Hunter, Inc. can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At this time, Preston-Hunter, Inc. does not sponsor work Visa's, and all candidates must be eligible to be a W-2 employee working through Preston-Hunter, Inc. All offers of employment, if any, are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of the individual's right to work in the United States, as required by law.

Posted On: Monday, October 25, 2021

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