Protection & Controls Technical Training Senior-Principal-Staff at American Electric Power

Pataskala, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Energy, Electric PowerIndustries

Requirements

High School graduate/GED
For Principal (PG 8): Twelve (12) years' technical work experience in related area OR Six (6) years' experience as a Training Specialist Senior
For Senior (PG 7): Nine (9) years' technical work experience in related area OR Four (4) years' as a Training Specialist
Valid driver’s license
Preference for protection and controls experience
Associate degree in Power Plant Technology or related field preferred for Generation
Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Technology or related field preferred for Transmission
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
Thorough knowledge of assigned area’s technical work processes, procedures and safety standards
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite software
Maintain a high level of knowledge of federal, state and AEP safety, health and environmental training requirements
Physical demand level is Sedentary

Responsibilities

Design and deliver technical training for P&C Technicians
Oversee the design, development, implementation and delivery of high impact, cost effective technical education
Incorporate human performance concepts, safety, policies, procedures and common work practices into learning and training
Coordinate and conduct learning and training in collaboration with business unit management and corporate groups to meet organizational goals
Direct the development, communication and implementation of a learning strategy by conducting learning/training needs assessments
Forecast, plan and analyze for learning and training needs based on demographics and staffing changes
Consult with management and employees on learning and training priorities
Oversee the scheduling and coordination of technical training
Communicate training calendar, courses and learning opportunities to management teams and employees
Lead the teaching, instructing, facilitation and evaluation of learning and training activities including rules, knowledge, information, job skills, job/task demonstrations, and proctoring tests, assessments and evaluations
Coordinate the design and development of technical curriculums, courses and training resources including instructor-led and online course content, presentations, manuals, handouts, job aids, games, job task analysis documents, job performance measures, hands-on demonstrations and assessments/tests
Incorporate human performance concepts, safety, AEP/industry best practices and lessons learned into training
Guide the research and selection of appropriate training resources and tools
Negotiate and coordinate with vendors and OEMs as required
Maintain collaborative working relationships with management team, employees, internal and external partners and vendors to develop and deliver training
Oversee the administration and proper maintenance of electronic and physical training records/qualifications, reports, budgets, measurements and cost/value analyses for learning and training programs and activities
Use the AEP learning management system to index courses and to record training, certifications and seminars in accordance with AEP policies and procedures and government/state regulations
Facilitate training projects, committees and meetings as assigned