Substation Trainer / Technical Training Instructor

Jobot; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Bonus

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Substation Trainer (Technical Training Instructor) to deliver high-quality training on Electric Substation Operations and Maintenance. This role blends hands-on instruction with classroom training for groups of 10–20, primarily from our Providence, RI office with occasional on-site travel to training sites.

The ideal candidate has substation experience, a technical degree or equivalent, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Substation experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training programs with hands-on and classroom methods for field crews.
• Design, develop, and update procedures, checklists and work methods.
• Coordinate reviews with Safety, Engineering Standards and other groups.
• Support field operations with equipment mock-ups and simulations for training.
• Administer learning records, testing, and assessments.
• Occasional after-hours training during emergencies or storms.

Job description

Job details:

Substation Trainer / Fortune 500 Utility / Exceptional Benefits & Bonus / Mainly In-Office in Providence, RI

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Natasha van der Griendt

Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us:

Join a Fortune 500 utility company that powers the lives and businesses of millions of customers across the United States. This is an organization genuinely committed to its people and its communities, building a smarter, more resilient energy grid while advancing a cleaner energy future. With a reputation for taking exceptional care of its employees, from standout benefits to a culture of appreciation, this is a stable, mission-driven company where you can build a long and rewarding career.

Why join us?

• $90,000-$110,000 based on experience, plus 10% bonus
• Exceptional benefits package, including a generous 401K match
• 11 paid holidays and 17-30+ PTO days (denpending on how many years of experience you come in with)
• Mainly in-office in Providence, RI, with flexibility for family needs
• Core hours 8am-5pm with flexibility
• A company culture known for genuinely taking care of its people
• Stable, growing Fortune 500 organization with real long-term opportunity

Job Details

SUBSTATION TRAINER (TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR)

A Fortune 500 utility company is seeking a Technical Training Instructor to deliver high-quality training on Electric Substation Operations and Maintenance field equipment. This role blends hands-on instruction with classroom-style training for groups of roughly 10-20, and is ideal for someone with substation experience who enjoys teaching and can translate complex technical work into practical, user-friendly learning for field crews. You'll serve as a technical subject matter expert, occasionally going onsite to train, while working mainly from the Providence office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training programs using a blended, hands-on approach that mirrors real-world field tasks
• Design, develop, and update procedures such as checklists, job aids, and work methods
• Coordinate review of new and revised procedures with Safety, Engineering Standards, and other groups
• Support field operations in building equipment mock-ups and simulations for training
• Facilitate adoption of work procedures through presentations, committees, and process-improvement meetings
• Support new technology initiatives and incorporate them into training materials
• Administer learning records, testing, and technical assessments
• Fulfill assigned emergency and storm roles, which may require occasional after-hours work during company response efforts

Qualifications

• Substation experience required
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (year for year); electric utility / journeyman-equivalent experience preferred for higher levels
• Ability to occasionally travel onsite to train
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and technical communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with switching and tagging procedures and substation test equipment a plus
• Candidates will be hired into the appropriate level based on education and experience

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.