Relay & Control Instructor / Adv Relay & Control Instructor- Fairlawn OH
FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE:
FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
Note -This postion is based in the CAET in Fairlawn OH,
Relay and Controls Instructor / Adv Relay and Controls Instructor
This position is in the Regional Workforce Development group and reports to the Supervisor,
Relays & Controls Training. The Relay Instructor will provide training to Regional Operations
employees. The primary focus for this position is the training of incumbent and incoming Relay
personnel as well as candidates enrolled through the in-house Relay training program.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the design, development, and implementation activities of effective training materials and programs.
- Delivering training in both formal classroom settings as well as field settings.
- Coordinating and maintaining training facilities, equipment and hardware.
- Handling administrative duties including training documentation, reports and attendance records.
- Supporting system-wide training needs on an as-needed basis.
An employee hired at the Advanced Relay & Controls Instructor level will be expected to perform all of the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner. Further, the Advanced Relay Instructor level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those listed above, including, but not limited to:
- Leading the design, development, and implementation activities of effective training materials and programs.
- Mentoring associates and/or instructors through observation, providing feedback and written documentation.
Qualifications at the Relay and Controls Instructor level:
- Associate degree in a related technical / electrical / or engineering discipline, and 4 plus years of related field experience OR 6 plus years of technical knowledge obtained through related experience is required. Related experience would include field operations work in either substation, lines or relay work in a industrial or commercial distribution environment.
- Demonstrated skill and ability to perform at the associate distribution instructor level or previous experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs.
- Previous technical experience (T&D Skills instructors require journeyman level skill set in the Relay discipline).
- Prior experience as a Relay instructor (classroom or on-the-job) is desirable.
- Senior tech level skills in the area of relay crafts.
- Must have knowledge of Relay Protective Schemes Practice Manual associated with Relay settings and testing of electro-mechanical and microprocessor Relays; knowledge of the materials and safety regulations necessary to perform Relay work and the tools and equipment used to perform this work.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of breakers, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, reclosers and other equipment functions and operating characteristics.
- Must have advanced knowledge of electrical theory principals and laws for alternating and direct current.
- Must be able to interpret blueprints, drawings, technical manuals and construction standards.
- Must have the ability to interpret protective schemes, utilize test equipment for the setting of relay characteristics, interpret results, troubleshoot techniques on equipment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
- Demonstrated skill and experience performing as an instructor (classroom or on-the-job).
- Use the various computer systems available to test relays in the field, along with providing documentation on those devices.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, customer relations skills along with strong coaching and mentoring skills are a must.
Qualifications at the Adv Relay and Controls Instructor level include all of the above, plus:
- Associate degree in an related technical / electrical / or engineering discipline and 6 plus years of related field experience OR 8 plus years of technical knowledge obtained through related experience is required. Related experience would include field operations work in either substation, lines or relay work in a industrial or commercial distribution environment.
- Workforce Development approved Instructor Certification in the Relay discipline OR Relay Tech Senior or Above,& prior experience developing training materials.
- Journeyman level work skills with training experience (classroom or on-the-job).
NOTE- Position does require travel across the supported FirstEnergy footprint of 25-50%
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Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
Position Classification
SCOO
FirstEnergy Human Resources Team
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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