Trainer, Sys Cntrl [TRM]

Tucson Electric Power•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Responsible for initial and continuing System Control Operator training, records tracking, and facilitating other internal/external department training at the trainer/manager’s discretion. Ensure TEP is compliant with NERC/WECC, SPP and TEP training requirements. Develops, maintains and implements a training program meeting NERC CE Provider Status requirements.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience as a NERC Certified System Operator in Transmission, Distribution or Balancing Authority functions or 3-5 years experience with instructional design and training methodologies.
The ability to communicate effectively with other departments within the Company, other Control Areas, and any other affected entities, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Current NERC Operator certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Knowledge of power generation resources, and EHV transmission systems.
Experience with e-learning or simulator training
Experience with WECC or the Southwest area Transmission System.
A thorough understanding of Company policies, procedures, standards, rules, and regulations as they pertain to the operation of the company’s generation and transmission.

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate TEPs Initial training program for System Control and Reliability positions, ensuring all NERC/WECC, SPP and TEP training requirements are satisfied.
Analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate TEP’s continuing education training program for all System Control and Reliability personnel, ensuring all NERC/WECC, SPP and TEP training requirements are satisfied.
Provide ad-hoc training to System Control and Reliability operating personnel
Provide or facilitate inter-departmental training
Maintain accurate department training records
Provide status reports and/or documentation on trainee progress to comply with regulatory requirements
Attend training instruction or industry specific conferences.
Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and provide recommendations on cost improvement measures.
Complies with all WECC, NERC, and FERC requirements.
Maintains current NERC certification.
Represents TEP and is active within various regional training activities or committees.
Maintains NERC CE provider status and complies with all NERC CE program requirements.
Participate in triennial NERC audit as training subject matter expert (SME).
This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.