Training & Development Specialist

Requisition: 83972 PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co. Salary Range: $ 93,600 - $ 148,200 Work Location Category: Onsite We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day. Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories: Onsite: Employees work onsite daily. Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required. As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off. More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team. PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. Job Summary At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered. PSE&G is seeking a new member for the Technical Training team within the Centralized Service organization. The team performs analysis, design, development, evaluation, and delivery of technical training for PSE&G line of business clients. This position will focus on Substation Mechanic skills training in electric distribution to fulfill the duties of apprentice and incumbent employees in accordance with their job specifications, collective bargaining obligations and regulatory requirements. This position is on-site at our Edison Training Center in Edison, New Jersey. Additional on-call / overtime / field assignments can be available as qualified by the Division. Job Responsibilities The Training and Development Specialist will instruct, train, develop, demonstrate safe workplace practices and behaviors for a skilled and efficient utility work force working in connection with a team of training professionals. The key elements of this role are: Conduct classroom presentations and hands-on field instruction and demonstration of safe work practices in electric distribution substation equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting Work with the Design and Assessment team to develop and maintain technical training materials as a subject matter expert in Substation Mechanic. Evaluate the trainee and employee technical training across multiple concurrent electric distribution instructional efforts. Facilitate technical training assessments/evaluations across multiple, concurrent electric distribution instructional programs. Provide assistance in other instructional areas or activities as needed. Collaborate with the Technical Training Manager and internal subject matter experts in support of identifying training needs of the Electric Distribution clients. Work with process owners and process improvement managers across the utility to establish process efficiency. Build strong internal and external relationship with all clients to stay abreast of operational changes relevant to effective training programs. Apply training and development processes of analysis, design, development, evaluation, and alternative delivery methods, including eLearning and virtual instruction applications Conduct hands-on training safely across multiple topics using appropriate reference manuals and other resources to instruct employees in Substation Mechanics.Provide client service, be a team player, and excel in communicating both verbally and in writing. Use of tools, resources, and operation of appropriate substation equipment i.e., safety tagging, control prints, test equipment and substation maintenance and inspection. Job Specific Qualifications High school graduate or GED equivalent Minimum 5 years of experience in electric substations, components of electric substations, construction in electric substations, maintenance in electric substations, troubleshooting and safe work practices in electric substations. Must be available in case of a storm emergency or on-call assignment as business needs require. Basic skills in computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Learning Management System, etc. High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are also important for effective collaboration with fellow instructors and the entire Technical Training team. Strong oral and written communication skills; capable of making effective classroom presentations. Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license. Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required. Desired Experience in alternative training delivery methods, including automated, computer-based or virtual / augmented reality applications. Process Improvement skills / LSS Green Belt Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list ( At PSEG/AppendixAtoPart810_ Title10) not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)). 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