Senior Instructor - Operations (Chester, VA)

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, this role offers the opportunity to build your career.

About the role

This role analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates performance-based technical training for employees with a focus on Operations instruction. Delivers instructor-led training in a classroom setting, in person as well as via remote methods, and simulator training in a control room type setting. Focuses on creating an excellent culture of safety with an emphasis on Human Performance tools and defenses.

• Supervises development program trainees and other personnel in classroom and simulator activities and evaluates knowledge, behavior, and retention of concepts.
• Teaches specific technical subjects; tests employees for comprehension.
• Coordinates with supervision and training coordinators to assess progress and provide feedback on trainee progress in the development programs.
• Works with generating sites or other Power Generation groups in a consulting role as a subject matter expert in specific areas of operational support.
• Assists in the creation and revision of technical training materials to include instructor guides, training manuals, visual presentations, participant handouts and exercises, tests, and training videos in conjunction with a training specialist using generally accepted instructional design processes.
• Understands and applies adult learning theory concepts.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of training as delivered and revises material accordingly.
• Identifies participants with learning difficulties and tutors them or determines the best learning method to gain understanding.
• Administers oral boards and assesses knowledge for advanced placement of trainees.
• Consults with the Power Generation Excellence team to clarify and define best practice work procedures and processes.
• Is knowledgeable of the different equipment at all the generating stations and incorporates into training materials.
• Travels to different locations to take equipment pictures, obtain drawings or information to include in training materials; writes station specific training materials to improve understanding of local equipment.
• Instructs classes at station locations when necessary.
• Develops and delivers training on switching operations, including personnel responsibilities, switching order preparation and execution, and communication protocols.
• Instructs employees on the safe operation of switchyard equipment and the application of switching procedures to support reliable system operations.
• Troubleshoots equipment and consults with stations on specific equipment issues.
• Provides input in setting Technical Training Center objectives and policy, identifies critical issues, and introduces new concepts; identifies and implements better work alternatives and business processes.
• Provides assistance, advice, and solutions to peers, customers, and co-workers.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience in coal or gas turbine operations with a Bachelor's degree (or, 7+ years of experience with an Associate's Degree; or 9+ years with a high school diploma).
• Advocate of safe work practices at the stations to include Safety Committee member, Human Performance advocate, completes Human Performance Observations.
• Experience in developing and presenting training or safety topics to other personnel preferred.
• Graduate of the Operator Development Program or the Maintenance Operator Development Program (or similar external programs) strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of power generating systems and controls, control room systems, operating and maintenance procedures, and power generations standards in an industrial setting.
• Strong communication skills to include instructor experience, presentation skills, use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Leadership skills in supervising, coaching, training, or mentoring employees is preferred.
• Ability to assess readiness in classroom, shop, and station knowledge as applicable to Operator Development Program and Maintenance Operator Development Program completion.
• Capability to write highly technical training materials and teach them to trainees on an entry level.
• Operations-related job knowledge sufficient to teach courses as offered for operations personnel.
• Understanding of SAP maintenance processes, work prioritization, job hazard analysis, Human Performance defenses, Environmental regulations, as well as the LOTO and Minor Maintenance LOTO processes.
• Ability to make decisions independently.
• Previous Control Room Operator or Lead Maintenance Operator experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience of cross-training in maintenance or exposure to maintenance processes and practices is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Preferred Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related operations experience such as Control Room Operations or Lead Maintenance Operations may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor.

Preferred Discipline: Education. Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred disciplines listed above.

Working Conditions

• Office Work Environment: 76–100%
• Travel: Up to 25%

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above will be considered for this opportunity. At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Pay

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range: $90,900 – $118,100. The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

Benefits

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• Vacation
• Retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Sick leave
• Disability insurance

To learn more about our benefits, visit dombenefits.com.

Schedule

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.