Technical Trainer - Electric Ops (Metering)

Description

Job Summary

The Electric Technical Trainer plans, prepares and delivers training programs to meet the development needs of the employees. Provides quality, timely and innovative training curriculum, including but not limited to: safety and applications along with training within Electric Field Operations job classifications. Builds and maintains working relationships with operations, construction, engineering, customer operations, etc. while meeting their business needs. Assess course and curriculum development. Takes actions to ensure employees are properly prepared to work safely, effectively and in compliance with all Regulatory requirements. This role also makes final determination on employee training and work readiness/progression status. Works together with field operations and On the Job Trainers to determine employee competency to determine and deliver competency training as needed.

Essential Functions

Leads learning events to build student knowledge and skills with a primary focus on electric, transmission and distribution operation as well as maintenance activities.

Integrates classroom training, hands on practice and simulation, and on the job training (OJT) events that maximize student learning

Delivers and leads training initiatives that provide practical in field experience for employees to build employee mastery

Identifies and recommends classroom and hands on training activity improvements while working with the curriculum team to continually improving training activities

Partners with field operations, construction, and support operations to continue to develop relevant content

Directs the planning, execution, delivery, and facilitation coordination of training programs in specified discipline

Manage and direct the work of trainees while in training courses

Promotes a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of employee safety program and support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of co-workers

Estimated travel up to 20%

Independently provides learning activities for more complex courses to improve student knowledge

Oversees training of tech trainer 1

Implements/trains learning initiatives that provide practical in field experience

Identifies and reacts to learning opportunities, while developing employees towards masterly level of job roles

Partners with operations management to identify training needs and delivers programs to ensure compliance

Identifies in conjunction with operations management training needs and delivers programs to ensure compliance with operations management

Identifies needs and participates with Electric Standard reviews within operations

Researches, analyzes and applies current technology and related training by reviewing periodicals, journals, attending seminars, etc. to continuously improve training courses

Required Qualifications For Position

Upon Hire

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Physical Demands

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range*:

$79,800.00 - $119,600.00

The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.*

Posting Start Date:

2025-05-28

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2025-06-12

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Summary

Teach the fundamental principles of electricity and cover practical skills using measuring devices and basic troubleshooting to various training programs, with emphasis in training and developing the skills of those in the field of electric metering.