Technical Training Instructor - Electrical (GPO Program)

Southern Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Illinois seeks a Technical Training Instructor to provide leadership and technical development for internal training. The role includes developing and delivering electrical training courses, collaborating with team members and vendors, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates should have a technical degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and a minimum of five years in an electrical field. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual incentive awards

Health and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician, GPO, or Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician.
• Experience in delivering technical training in power generation.
• Proficient in AC and DC theory, relay logic, PLCs, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply various training tools within the power generation organizations.
• Engage in curriculum planning and development with plant SMEs.
• Manage training costs and expenses within budget.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Facilitation

Team collaboration

Electrical knowledge

Education

Technical degree or Journeyman/Specialist experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Training Instructor is responsible for providing leadership and technical development while fostering a safe and effective learning environment for internal GPC technical employees. High initiative and self-motivation are key as this person will develop, deliver, and evaluate electrical training courses, training aids, and other necessary materials for Southern Company Generation's General Plant Operator (GPO) program. This individual will actively collaborate in a team environment with other technical trainers and SMEs across the Southern Company System to align training with SCS organizational goals. Additionally, this person will partner with vendors, schools, and consultants to ensure cost-effective, high-quality training.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Provide leadership to students in a classroom/lab environment focused on safety culture, job knowledge, and work ethic.
• Technical degree and/or Journeyman/Specialist level work experience in the electrical field.
• Demonstrated technical writing, communications, facilitation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Experience delivering technical training in power generation preferred.
• Collaborates effectively within a team setting.
• Experienced with AC and DC theory, solid state devices, relay logic, PLCs, electrical valve actuators, back-up battery systems, hand or power tools for electrical systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience as a Journeyman Electrician, GPO, or Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician.
• Operations and Maintenance experience in Power Plant or Paper Mill area highly preferred.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft tools - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply various training tools and aids within the power generation organizations.
• Use performance analysis and consulting skills to identify knowledge/skills gaps and develop learning strategies to resolve them.
• Engage in curriculum planning and development, training design and development with plant SMEs. Includes specification of learner outcomes (goals and objectives), content specification, and design, selection of instructional delivery formats, strategies and media, materials, and ensuring course continuity.
• Apply various aspects of adult education, including classroom, on-the-job, self-paced instruction, and other educational technologies as related to specific content.
• Schedule, organize and report training reports and rosters.
• Manage costs and expenses within budget.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Possess and display behaviors consistent with Our Values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
• Display initiative and ownership
• Must be a service-oriented team player

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 14702

Job Category: Training

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services