American Electric Power

Senior Training Specialist

American Electric Power

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: ShreveportLouisianaOhioUnited States

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Salary

💰 $98,993 - $128,688 per year

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About the role

  • Develop and implement training using lessons learned (switching errors, mitigations, etc.) as well as training materials and/or courses based on the systematic approach to training.
  • Research, design and develop training programs and materials for the initial, continuing, and emergency preparedness training for NERC certified Dispatchers and System Operators.
  • Provide training via classroom, simulation, simulator, self-study and e-learning curricula, On-the-Job Training and vendor provided training.
  • Provide feedback to develop Transmission Operation's annual Training Plan.

Requirements

  • Two-Year degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and five (5) years of experience in electric utility system operations, including two (2) years as a Transmission System Operator or Dispatcher or three (3) years as a TOps Training Specialist.
  • High School Diploma and six (6) years of experience in electric utility system operations, including two (2) years as a Transmission System Operator or Dispatcher or three (3) years as a TOps Training Specialist.
  • Must possess a NERC Certified System Operator certificate at the Transmission Operator, Balancing/Interchange/Transmission Operator or Reliability Operator levels or NERC certification in 18-months.
  • Valid state driver's license.
  • Strong communication skills both oral and written.
Benefits
  • Attend internal/external training and/or meetings to enhance trainer’s skills and knowledge
  • Familiarity and/or experience with NERC training requirements
  • Working knowledge of NERC Standards and Operating policies, including HPI, and switching and tagging principles
  • Certification as a trainer/instructor or training/instructional designer is preferred
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Hard Skills & Tools
training program developmentcurriculum designe-learning developmentsimulation trainingOn-the-Job Trainingfeedback provisionsystematic approach to trainingemergency preparedness traininglessons learned analysisNERC certification
Soft Skills
strong communication skillsoral communicationwritten communication
Certifications
NERC Certified System OperatorTransmission Operator certificationBalancing/Interchange/Transmission Operator certificationReliability Operator certification