Technical Training Instructor

Southern Company • Lithonia, GA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

This Technical Training Instructor job exists to support the Power Delivery 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 extended storm duty as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Extensive experience in Overhead and Underground Distribution Construction and Maintenance required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as Journeyman required.
• Must have a valid class A driver’s license.
• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience as a licensed driver.
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application.
• Must have no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record.

Nice To Haves

• Lone worker experience is a plus.
• 6 years Line experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a training role delivering presentations to a group audience (or classroom) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support, deliver, and maintain training programs focused on Lineman Training and Development Programs.
• Collect, organize, and structure information and material for new training, policies, and procedures.
• Be involved in new hire strategies working with technical colleges, Workforce Development camps/events, and other programs.
• Serve on committees and investigative teams.
• Write technical documents for the distribution organization.
• Champion safety 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 regarding 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.

Benefits

• Hotel lodging may be available for individuals living greater than 60 miles from Klondike.
• A company car will be provided for commuting to and from work and for company business only.
• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program, may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED