Operations Training Instructor is esponsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of power system training programs supporting ERCOT System Operations. Maintains familiarity with current ERCOT systems, protocols, operating guides, and procedures, and applies operational knowledge to the development of training. Supports the development of training programs, documenting the basis of training, and utilizing multimedia in the presentation of course materials. Support or conduct simulation training and development and provide classroom training for ERCOT System Operators and Market Participants as needed.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
Operations Training Instructor
- Develops, designs, and maintains Continuing Education Hours for simulator, classroom, and on-the-job-training
- Develops and delivers classroom training
- Design, develop, and maintain scenarios for use in simulator training
- Provides training for staff on processes, operating and market systems, programs, and developments
- Employs systematic methodologies in the creation and delivery of classroom, simulator, and on-the-job-training materials
- Develops and maintains ERCOT System Operating Training Procedures to support the department and ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, Protocols and ERCOT Guides
- Prepares progress reports for management
- Performs the duties of an ERCOT System Operator as required
- Responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of training and seminars as well as the educational and training materials used to support system goals and operational objectives
Operations Training Instructor Senior (above plus)
- Serves as Subject Matter Expert for the team or department
- Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments
- Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager
- Acts as mentor and advisor to less experienced personnel
- Demonstrates skills as an expert user of grid applications, market applications, simulator, and other training tools
- Pursues innovations in technology and methods of presentation to continuously upgrade and advance the training program
- Contributes to the analysis, design, and development of new training material to be used in the classroom, simulation, seminars, or on-the-job training to support operational goals and objectives
- Implements, executes, and maintains existing training material used in the classroom, simulation, seminars, and on-the-job training to support operational goals and objectives
- Develops, designs, and maintains NERC Continuing Education Hours for simulator, classroom, seminars, or on-the-job training
- Periodically responsible, as scheduled by the Manager of Operations Training, for the coordination, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of individual training cycles including:
o The quality and content of material in the cycle
o The coordination of SMEs and Training Specialists used in executing the training cycle
o The incorporation of both classroom and OTS material
o The support of NERC Continuing Education criteria and NERC compliance documentation as required - Prepares reports for management as requested
- Performs other duties as assigned
CERTIFICATIONS
- NERC Certification preferred and must be obtained within 1 year of start date
- ERCOT Certification preferred and must be obtained within 1 year of start date
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Level 2: Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
- Senior Level: Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.
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Texas United States
www.ercot.com
