Senior Instructor

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Line Instructor to support and elevate training for employees working on high-voltage electric transmission systems across New York State. This position will sit in Syracuse (Liverpool).

Responsibilities

• Deliver Transmission Training
• Instruct and support hands-on and instructor-led training, including hot-stick schools, barehand schools (introductory and refresher), refresher training, and progression-related training.
• Deliver training in classroom, yard, and field environments using adult learning best practices.
• Execute clearly defined instructional, support, or administrative roles for each training event.
• Spend regular time in the field observing work practices and supporting qualification and progression activities.
• Coach employees and provide feedback to support safe, effective field execution.
• Partner with Transmission leadership to identify training gaps and emerging needs.
• Own front-end planning and preparation for assigned training events.
• Ensure materials, tools, equipment, and documentation are ready well in advance.
• Clock in and support vendor-led training, serving as the primary point of contact for scheduling and logistics.
• Onboard and develop new employees by shadowing experienced Transmission personnel and rotating through multiple regions to understand statewide transmission practices and expectations.
• Support continuous improvement of transmission training programs and materials.
• Stay current on transmission standards, safety requirements, equipment changes, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of hands-on transmission line field experience.
• Strong understanding of transmission construction, maintenance, and safety standards.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to adult learners.
• Willingness to travel statewide and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as an instructor, trainer, mentor, or lead preferred.
• Experience supporting progression schools, refresher training, or qualification activities.
• Familiarity with live-line work, including hot-stick and barehand techniques.
• Strong planning, organization, and coordination skills.

Benefits

Salary range: $118,000 - $142,000. National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

Pay

$118,000 - $142,000

Schedule

Not specified