Technical Instructor
On-sitePhoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Design, develop, and deliver high-quality technical training programs focused on electrical power systems, apparatus testing, protection and control systems, and microprocessor-based relays. Travel to customer sites including power substations, data centers, and industrial facilities to provide hands-on, classroom, and blended learning experiences. Prepare lesson plans, lab exercises, and e-learning modules aligned with NETA, NFPA 70E, and IEEE standards. Collaborate with the VP of Workforce and instructional design team to identify training gaps and continuously improve curriculum. Administer assessments, evaluate participant competency, and provide constructive feedback to support skill development. Report on training activities and provide curriculum recommendations. Requires 7–10 years of hands-on experience in electrical power systems and 3 years of teaching experience. Minimum 50% travel required, including overnight stays domestically and internationally.
Required Qualifications
- Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.
- Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
- Minimum 7–10 years of hands-on experience in electrical power systems, with demonstrated expertise in substation apparatus testing, protection and control systems, and microprocessor relay configuration and commissioning, required.
- Minimum 3 years of formal or informal teaching, training, or mentoring experience in a technical or industrial environment, required.
- Associate degree, trade school certificate/diploma, or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field, required.
- Must be able to work safely in energized substation environments per NFPA 70E and site safety requirements.
- Must be willing to work occasional evenings or weekends to accommodate customer scheduling.
- Travel required up to 50% of the time, including overnight stays, to deliver on-site training at customer facilities domestically and, as needed, internationally.
- Ability to work safely around energized electrical equipment, including substation environments and data center electrical rooms.
- Ability to stand for extended periods (approximately 40% of work time) and walk job sites (approximately 15% of work time).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to climb, push, and pull as required to access equipment and training environments.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Graduate degree (Master's, JD, or Ph.D.) preferred.
- Prior experience in data center electrical infrastructure testing and commissioning highly preferred.
- NETA Certified Technician (Level II or higher) preferred.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Relay manufacturer certifications (SEL, GE, Schweitzer, ABB, etc.) a plus.
- Proficiency with relay test software (SEL-5030 AcSELerator, GE EnerVista, Beckwith BESTCOMSPlus, ABB PCM600) and documentation platforms preferred.
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