Field Operations Instructor III

Utility Technical Training InstructorWe are seeking experienced utility professionals to support technical training programs for apprentices, journeyman-level employees, and other utility personnel. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in electric utility operations and the ability to deliver both classroom and practical, field-based training. Candidates may specialize in one or more of the following areas:Distribution Lines (DX Lines)- 4 openingTransmission Lines (TX Lines)- 4 openingSubstation Electrical-4 openingRelay & Controls / Protection-4 openingThe instructor will help trainees develop the technical knowledge, hands-on skills, safety awareness, and professional standards required to work safely and effectively in the electric utility industry.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver classroom, hands-on, laboratory, and field-based technical training.Train apprentices, journeyman-level employees, and experienced utility personnel.Demonstrate proper use of tools, equipment, vehicles, climbing equipment, rigging systems, and other utility equipment as applicable.Provide instruction on electrical theory, utility systems, equipment operation, work methods, troubleshooting, and safe work practices.Provide training related to construction, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair activities.Deliver instruction on OSHA, NESC, NEC/NFPA 70E, company policies, and applicable utility safety practices.Evaluate trainee performance through written assessments, practical demonstrations, field observations, and hands-on exercises.Provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to trainees.Develop and maintain lesson plans, training materials, assessments, and student records.Maintain accurate training and course-completion records.Work with other instructors and operational leaders to maintain consistency and quality across training programs.Stay current with utility technology, equipment, work methods, safety standards, and industry practices.Participate in safety initiatives, field observations, workforce development activities, and storm restoration efforts as required.Support and maintain training facilities, equipment, laboratory/simulation environments, and related materials.Travel to remote locations or company facilities as required by the assignment.Technical SpecializationsDistribution Lines (DX Lines) Candidates with distribution linework experience should have knowledge of:Overhead and underground distribution systemsDistribution construction and maintenancePole climbing and bucket truck operationsRigging and lineworker toolsConductors, crossarms, transformers, and associated equipmentDistribution troubleshooting and safe work methodsOSHA and NESC requirements