Field Operations Instructor III

Utility Technical Training InstructorJob Title: Utility Technical Training InstructorJob Type: ContractTravel: Up to 25–50%, depending on assignmentWork Environment: Classroom, training facility, laboratory, training yard, and field environmentsPosition Overview We 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 opening
• Transmission Lines (TX Lines)- 4 opening
• Substation Electrical-4 opening
• Relay & Controls / Protection-4 opening

The 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 Responsibilities

• Deliver 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.

Substation Electrical Candidates with substation experience should have knowledge of:

• Substation construction and maintenance
• High-voltage electrical equipment
• Transformers, breakers, switchgear, disconnects, and bus systems
• Substation safety and grounding practices
• Electrical theory and system operations
• Aerial lifts and work at heights
• OSHA, NESC, NEC, and NFPA 70E requirements