System Control & Reliability Trainer

Position Description

Responsible for initial and continuing System Control Operator training, records tracking, and facilitating other internal/external department training at the trainer/manager’s discretion. Ensure TEP is compliant with NERC/WECC, SPP and TEP training requirements. Develops, maintains and implements a training program meeting NERC CE Provider Status requirements.

• Analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate TEPs Initial training program for System Control and Reliability positions, ensuring all NERC/WECC, SPP and TEP training requirements are satisfied.
• Analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate TEP’s continuing education training program for all System Control and Reliability personnel, ensuring all NERC/WECC, SPP and TEP training requirements are satisfied.
• Provide ad-hoc training to System Control and Reliability operating personnel
• Provide or facilitate inter-departmental training
• Maintain accurate department training records
• Provide status reports and/or documentation on trainee progress to comply with regulatory requirements
• Attend training instruction or industry specific conferences.
• Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and provide recommendations on cost improvement measures.
• Complies with all WECC, NERC, and FERC requirements.
• Maintains current NERC certification.
• Represents TEP and is active within various regional training activities or committees.
• Maintains NERC CE provider status and complies with all NERC CE program requirements. Participate in triennial NERC audit as training subject matter expert (SME).
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience as a NERC Certified System Operator in Transmission, Distribution or Balancing Authority functions or 3-5 years experience with instructional design and training methodologies.
• The ability to communicate effectively with other departments within the Company, other Control Areas, and any other affected entities, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current NERC Operator certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of power generation resources, and EHV transmission systems.
• Experience with e-learning or simulator training
• Experience with WECC or the Southwest area Transmission System.
• A thorough understanding of Company policies, procedures, standards, rules, and regulations as they pertain to the operation of the company’s generation and transmission.