Transmission Technical Training Specialist

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority’s Transmission Services seeks a Transmission Technical Training Specialist to design and deliver hands-on training for high‑voltage electrical maintenance and equipment operations. You’ll empower field teams with the skills, tools, and safety knowledge needed to perform on the job confidently and safely.

You will develop customized programs, instruct diverse audiences, evaluate materials, demonstrate equipment procedures, manage vendor partnerships, and ensure

Qualifications

• Nine or more years in utility mechanical/electrical maintenance or training roles.
• Degree in industrial maintenance, instrumentation, or electrical systems or safety.
• Valid driver's license; CDL Class A if heavy equipment handling.
• Ability to design and deliver hands-on training for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and manage customized technical training programs covering mechanical systems and equipment operations.
• Instruct diverse audiences using a blended learning approach (classroom + hands-on).
• Evaluate instructional materials to maintain engagement and address needs.
• Provide demonstrations on equipment installation, procedures, and maintenance techniques.
• Manage vendor partnerships, equipment staging, and safety/environmental compliance.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines in training environments.

Skills

Training delivery

Curriculum design

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

CDL/Class A

Driver's license

Education

Industrial maintenance degree

Electrical systems degree

Job description

Here’s The Role

Ready to spark the next generation of field experts? Transmission Services is looking for a dynamic, motivated Transmission Technical Training Specialist to be part of creating high-impact learning. In this role, you won’t just teach high-voltage electrical maintenance and equipment operations – you will design and deliver hands‑on training that builds confidence. Your mission is to empower our field teams with the vital skills, tools, and knowledge they need to master job skills safely and successfully. Join our rapidly growing transmission team today!

How You’ll Contribute

• Design, deliver, and manage customized technical training programs covering industrial mechanical systems, and equipment operation ensuring strict alignment with environmental and safety standards.
• Instruct a diverse audience across varying skill levels and group sizes, utilizing a blended learning approach that combines classroom theory with hands‑on, practical exercises.
• Evaluate instructional materials continuously to maintain high engagement and address evolving organizational needs.
• Provide expert demonstrations on equipment installation, operational procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
• Manage vendor partnerships including equipment staging coordination, enforcing compliance and safety and environmental protocols, and analyzing vendor evaluations for continuous program improvement.
• Adhere to environmental and safety management system guidelines alongside industry regulatory standards to ensure a compliant training environment.

How You’re Qualified

• Nine or more years of experience in utility industry mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, safety training, environmental training or compliance including providing guidance, leadership or formal/informal instruction to staff, or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in industrial maintenance, instrumentation, controls, electrical systems, health and safety, education or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license
• Class A Texas commercial driver's license or equivalent from another state required for incumbents with heavy equipment operation and transportation responsibilities.

How You’ll Stand Out

• Proven knowledge of the electric utility industry.
• Outstanding knowledge of maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of high voltage equipment and systems.
• Expertise in process control systems, electrical circuit theory, power plant, and transmission systems operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment operations.
• Familiarity with NERC, ERCOT, OSHA, ANSI, EPA, and TCEQ rules and regulations.
• Understanding of instructional development and adult learning principles.

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.