FirstEnergy · 14 hours ago
Advanced Relay & Control Instructor
Connellsville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$99K/yr - $140K/yr
6+ years expFirstEnergy Service Co. is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp, seeking an Advanced Relay & Control Instructor to provide training to Regional Operations employees. The role focuses on the training of Relay personnel and requires the design and implementation of effective training programs.
EnergyRenewable EnergyInformation TechnologyClean EnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supporting the design, development, and implementation activities of effective training materials and programs
Delivering training in both formal classroom settings as well as field settings
Coordinating and maintaining training facilities, equipment and hardware
Handling administrative duties including training documentation, reports and attendance records
Supporting system-wide training needs on an as-needed basis
Leading the design, development, and implementation activities of effective training materials and programs
Mentoring associates and/or instructors through observation, providing feedback and written documentation
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in a related technical / electrical / or engineering discipline and 6 plus years of related field experience. In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of technical knowledge obtained through related experience is required. Related experience would include field operations work in either substation, lines or relay work in a industrial or commercial distribution environment
Workforce Development approved Instructor Certification in the Relay discipline OR Relay Tech Senior or Above, & prior experience developing training materials
Journeyman level work skills with training experience (classroom or on-the-job)
Demonstrated skill and ability to perform at the associate distribution instructor level or previous experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs
Previous technical experience (T&D Skills instructors require journeyman level skill set in the Relay discipline)
Senior tech level skills in the area of relay crafts
Must have 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
Must have a thorough knowledge of breakers, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, reclosers and other equipment functions and operating characteristics
Must have advanced knowledge of electrical theory principals and laws for alternating and direct current
Must be able to interpret blueprints, drawings, technical manuals and construction standards
Must have the ability to interpret protective schemes, utilize test equipment for the setting of relay characteristics, interpret results, troubleshoot techniques on equipment
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential
Use the various computer systems available to test relays in the field, along with providing documentation on those devices
Demonstrated leadership skills, customer relations skills along with strong coaching and mentoring skills are a must
Preferred
Prior experience as a Relay instructor (classroom or on-the-job) is desirable
Benefits
Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
Company-sponsored pension plan
401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
Skills development training with tuition reimbursement
Company
FirstEnergy
We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.55BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-11-14Grant· $50M
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2018-01-22Post Ipo Equity· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Charles E. Jones
President and Chief Executive Officer Member
John Somerhalder
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
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