Relay & Control Instructor

Responsibilities

• Provide training to Regional Operations employees.
• Train incumbent and incoming Relay personnel as well as candidates enrolled through the in-house Relay training program.
• Support the design, development, and implementation activities of effective training materials and programs.
• Deliver training in both formal classroom settings as well as field settings.
• Cook up and maintain training facilities, equipment and hardware.
• Handle administrative duties including training documentation, reports and attendance records.
• Support system-wide training needs on an as-needed basis.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation activities of effective training materials and programs.
• Mentor associates and/or instructors through observation, providing feedback and written documentation.

Qualifications

• Achieve an Associate degree in a related technical / electrical / or engineering discipline and 6 plus years of related field experience.
• In lieu of a degree, obtain 8+ years of technical knowledge through related experience is required.
• Obtain a Workforce Development approved Instructor Certification in the Relay discipline OR Relay Tech Senior or Above, and prior experience developing training materials.
• Show journeyman level work skills with training experience (classroom or on-the-job).
• Show demonstrated skill and ability to perform at the associate distribution instructor level or previous experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs.
• Show previous technical experience (T&D Skills instructors require journeyman level skill set in the Relay discipline).
• Show previous experience as a Relay instructor (classroom or on-the-job) is desirable.
• Show senior tech level skills in the area of relay crafts.
• Show thorough knowledge of Relay Protective Schemes Practice Manual associated with Relay settings and testing of electro-mechanical and microprocessor Relays; knowledge of the materials and safety regulations necessary to perform Relay work and the tools and equipment used to perform this work.
• Show advanced knowledge of electrical theory principals and laws for alternating and direct current.
• Show ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, technical manuals and construction standards.
• Show demonstrated leadership skills, customer relations skills along with strong coaching and mentoring skills are a must.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs.

FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.