Electric Technical Trainer - Substation

Job Summary

The Electric Technical Trainer plans, prepares and delivers training programs to meet the development needs of the employees. Provides quality, timely and innovative training curriculum, including but not limited to: safety and applications along with training within Electric Field Operations job classifications. Builds and maintains working relationships with operations, construction, engineering, customer operations, etc. while meeting their business needs. Assess course and curriculum development.

Takes actions to ensure employees are properly prepared to work safely, effectively and in compliance with all Regulatory requirements. This role also makes final determination on employee training and work readiness/progression status. Works together with field operations and On the Job Trainers to determine employee competency to determine and deliver competency training as needed.

• Technical Trainer 1:
  Leads learning events to build student knowledge and skills with a primary focus on electric, transmission and distribution operation as well as maintenance activities.
  Integrates classroom training, hands on practice and simulation, and on the job training (OJT) events that maximize student learning
  Delivers and leads training initiatives that provide practical in field experience for employees to build employee mastery
  Identifies and recommends classroom and hands on training activity improvements while working with the curriculum team to continually improving training activities
  Partners with field operations, construction, and support operations to continue to develop relevant content
  Directs the planning, execution, delivery, and facilitation coordination of training programs in specified discipline
  Manage and direct the work of trainees while in training courses
  Promotes a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of employee safety program and support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of co-workers
  Estimated travel up to 20%
• Technical Trainer 2: (Includes Technical Trainer 1 duties plus):
  Independently provides learning activities for more complex courses to improve student knowledge
  Oversees training of tech trainer 1
  Implements/trains learning initiatives that provide practical in field experience
  Identifies and reacts to learning opportunities, while developing employees towards masterly level of job roles
  Partners with operations management to identify training needs and delivers programs to ensure compliance Identifies in conjunction with operations management training needs and delivers programs to ensure compliance with operations management Identifies needs and participates with Electric Standard reviews within operations Researches, analyzes and applies current technology and related training by reviewing periodicals, journals, attending seminars, etc. to continuously improve training courses

• 1-3 years of experience in electric industry and background in training within a related utility, skilled trades, emergency response community, or in training military personnel
  Experience delivering effective technical training & evaluation programs
  Excellent communications, presentation, interpersonal skills
  Knowledge of PC applications/skills
  Knowledge of maintenance and operating procedures and processes used in the programs assigned
  Excellent communications, presentation, interpersonal skills
  Working knowledge of PC applications/skills (PST, LMS, Onboard, WMS, MDTs, etc.)
  DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Valid driver's license
  Upon Hire
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent field experience.
  Other technical related certifications Upon Hire

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

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