Instructor Staff, Technical Training

Southern Company•Lithonia, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to Power Delivery Training located at the Klondike Training Center, Stonecrest GA. Individuals currently living greater than 60 miles from Klondike may be eligible for hotel lodging. A company car will be provided for commuting to and from work and for company business only. The Instructor Sr, Technical Training job exists to support the Power Delivery Distribution Training organization. The primary focus of this position is to support, deliver, and maintain training programs focused on our Lineman Training and Development Programs. These Development Programs cover craft/technical skills training from entry level through journeyman, in the areas of building the system, operating the system, maintaining the system and repairing the system of high voltage utility distributions lines, equipment, and systems. The responsibilities would involve the collection, organization, and structuring of information and material into a format that can be detailed and developed into new training, policies, and procedures. This role may also be involved in new hire strategies working with technical colleges, Workforce Development camps/events, and other programs that would create awareness of career opportunities for future talent. Other responsibilities of this position will include serving on committees, investigative teams, and writing technical documents for the distribution organization. This Instructor Sr, Technical Training position requires some travel throughout the state of Georgia as well as the Southern Company’s regions, which may include some overnights and weekends. The incumbent must be able to support storm duty as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Extensive experience in Overhead and Underground Distribution Construction and Maintenance required.
Must have a valid class A driver’s license
Must be able to demonstrate good climbing skills

Nice To Haves

Lone worker experience is a plus.
Six years’ Line experience along with a minimum of two years’ experience as Journeyman preferred
Previous experience in a training role delivering presentations to a group audience (or classroom) is a plus

Responsibilities

Champion safety, serve as a safety champion for employees through demonstration, teaching, coaching, actively caring and leading by example
Work with Training Support Services to help develop and maintain training programs as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Power Delivery Organization
Regularly review student performance and provide developmental feedback
Provide subject matter expertise to other work groups, with regards to work methods, materials, equipment, and tools associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of high voltage utility distribution systems
Serve as a liaison to field representatives on the solution of technical, and operational issues
Provide technical expertise on various committee assignments
Serve as an FRC/ACS during storm restoration or provide damage assessment