Senior Training & Development Specialist Electric Distribution

PSEG.com; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 107,600 - 170,300; Full time

Job summary

PSEG, formally Public Service Electric & Gas Co., is looking for a Senior Training & Development Specialist Electric Distribution to advance Substation Mechanic training at the Edison, NJ site. You will deliver hands-on instruction and develop materials with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires 7+ years in substations, supervisory experience, and expertise in training design (ADDIE) and eLearning. Onsite work and compliance with DOE rules are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• 7+ years experience in electric substations and related work.
• At least 5 years indirect or 3 years direct supervisory experience.
• 4+ years training/education in electric substations.
• Experience with ADDIE or other training design methods and eLearning/virtual delivery.
• Cross-training to expand skills across topics.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication; able to present clearly.
• Ability to facilitate union/management assessment teams.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience with automated or computer-based training and AR/VR methods.
• Leadership through peer coaching for junior instructors.
• Understand key training metrics for manager dashboards.
• Compliance with 10 CFR 810; DOE regulations.
• Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and hands-on field training in substation equipment safety.
• Develop and maintain training materials as SME for Substation Mechanic.
• Facilitate assessments across multiple training programs.
• Provide assistance in other instructional areas as needed.
• Collaborate with Technical Training Manager to identify training needs.
• Work with process owners to improve efficiency.
• Build relationships with clients to stay updated on changes.
• Apply ADDIE and eLearning or virtual delivery methods.
• Deliver hands-on training safely across topics.
• Provide client service and communicate effectively.

Education

High school graduate or GED

7+ years of experience in electric substations

5 years indirect supervisory or 3 years direct supervisory experience

4+ years of training/education in electric substations

Experience with Microsoft Office

Strong verbal and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition: 83974

PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 107,600 - $ 170,300

Work Location Category: Onsite

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

Senior Training & Development Specialist Electric Distribution

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:

• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered.

PSE&G is seeking a new member for the Technical Training team within the Transformation & Centralized Service organization at our Edison, NJ location. The successful candidate will advance the training that supports a safe, skilled and efficient utility work force working in concert with a team of training professionals for PSE&G’s Substation Mechanic occupational group.

This position will focus on Substation Mechanic skills training in electric distribution to fulfill the duties of apprentice and incumbent employees in accordance with their job specifications, collective bargaining obligations and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom presentations and hands‑on field instruction and demonstration of safe work practices in electric distribution substation equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Work with the Design and Assessment team to develop and maintain technical training materials as a subject matter expert in Substation Mechanic.
• Facilitate technical training assessments/ evaluations across multiple, concurrent electric distribution instructional programs.
• Provide assistance in other instructional areas or activities as needed.
• Collaborate with the Technical Training Manager and internal subject matter experts in support of identifying training needs of the Electric Distribution clients.
• Work with process owners and process improvement managers across the utility to establish process efficiency.
• Build strong internal and external relationship with all clients to stay abreast of operational changes relevant to effective training programs.
• Apply training and development processes of analysis, design, development, evaluation, and alternative delivery methods, including eLearning and virtual instruction applications
• Conduct hands‑on training safely across multiple topics using appropriate reference manuals and other resources to instruct employees in Substation Mechanics.
• Provide client service, be a team player, and excel in communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Use of tools, resources, and operation of appropriate substation equipment i.e., safety tagging, control prints, test equipment and substation maintenance and inspection.

Job Specific Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electric substations, components of electric substations, construction in electric substations, maintenance in electric substations, troubleshooting and safe work practices in electric substations.
• At least 5 years of indirect supervisory experience or 3 years of direct supervisory experience
• Over 4 years of training/education experience in electric substations, components of electric substations, construction in electric substations, maintenance in electric substations, troubleshooting and safe work practices in electric substations
• Demonstrated experience in training/educating others using methodologies: analysis, design, development, evaluation, and alternative delivery methods, including eLearning or virtual instruction applications
• Demonstrated ability to cross‑train to expand skill sets and competencies into multiple topics/disciplines
• Demonstrated experience in computer applications, including Microsoft Office software
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills; capable of making effective oral presentations
• Ability to facilitate joint union / management assessment teams
• Project management related experience
• Experience in Learning Management System use
• Experience in alternative training delivery methods, including automated, computer‑based or virtual / augmented reality applications
• Provide leadership through peer‑to‑peer coaching/guidance for junior instructors.
• Facilitate the analysis, design, and evaluation of apprentice and incumbent employee technical training
• Understand and explain key training metrics associated with the Manager’s Dashboard
• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.
• Process Improvement skills/LSS Green Belt

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on theattached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre‑employment testing, testing for cause, and post‑incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment, based on any legally protected characteristic.

Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

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