Team Leader, T&D Operations Substation Training

AES•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general or direct guidance, this role is responsible for general and specialized assignments related to Transmission and Distribution skills training. Leveraging professional knowledge of field work, electricity, and electrical equipment, the position evaluates, applies, and delivers training plans for the Substation Mechanics Department and other Transmission and Distribution teams. The role holds limited authority to make independent decisions within its specialty area.

Requirements

Professional knowledge of field work, electricity, and electrical equipment.
Ability to evaluate, apply, and deliver training plans.
Limited authority to make independent decisions within its specialty area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in developing, organizing, and facilitating skills training for field personnel.
Experience in preparing and conducting field training exercises.
Experience in evaluating and documenting training progress.
Experience in developing performance-based technical skills training courses.
Experience in conducting new methods training.
Experience as a training resource for other departments.
Experience in preparing audiovisual materials for training.
Experience in conducting job safety analyses and performing audits.
Experience in conducting Safety Walks and Learning Opportunities.
Experience in reviewing and recommending updates to safety rules.
Experience attending safety council meetings.
Experience facilitating apprenticeship committees.
Experience facilitating job screening evaluations for apprentice applicants.
Experience conducting written and physical testing.
Experience with training data entry.
Experience conducting compliance and refresher training.
Experience in scheduling training.
Experience writing and reviewing task procedures.
Experience facilitating meetings.
Knowledge of industry developments and ability to exchange information with other companies and professional organizations.
Willingness to participate in call-in duty.
Willingness to respond to assigned duties during substation/network operations and storm outages.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, organization, and facilitation of skills training for field personnel within the Transmission and Distribution Organization.
Prepare and conduct field training exercises.
Evaluate and document the training progress of each Substation Mechanic.
Assist in developing performance‑based technical skills training courses.
Conduct new methods training for Substation Mechanics and other Transmission and Distribution departments, as required.
Act as a training resource for other Transmission and Distribution departments, upon request.
Prepare audiovisual materials used in safety and skills training (e.g., audio tapes, slides, PowerPoint presentations).
Conduct job safety analyses and perform audits.
Conduct Safety Walks and Learning Opportunities.
Review existing safety rules and recommend updates or improvements.
Attend Substation Mechanic safety council meetings to stay informed of field conditions and changes.
Actively comply with all applicable Company safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Actively comply with all applicable OSHA regulations and professional standards.
Facilitate the Substation Mechanic Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
Facilitate job screening evaluations for apprentice substation mechanic applicants, assessing qualifications and abilities according to Company standards.
Conduct written and physical testing on materials and methods used in the Substation Mechanic Department and other Transmission and Distribution departments, as requested.
Perform Substation Mechanic Apprenticeship training data entry.
Conduct compliance and refresher training for the Substation Mechanic Department in accordance with Company standards.
Conduct compliance and refresher training for other Transmission and Distribution departments, as required.
Assist in scheduling training for Substation Mechanics and other Transmission and Distribution departments.
Perform Transmission and Distribution departmental training data entry.
Write and review task procedures for the Substation Mechanics Department.
Facilitate meetings across the Company, as required.
Maintain current knowledge of industry developments and exchange information with other companies and professional organizations.
Participate in call‑in duty.
Respond to assigned duties during substation/network operations and storm outages, as needed.
Perform any other duties, tasks, or responsibilities assigned by authorized personnel.