Advanced Relay & Control Instructor

Job Description

This is an open position with First Energy Service Co., a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. There are 2 open positions. The ideal reporting locations are Connellsville, PA and Union Beach, NJ; however, the selected candidate may report anywhere in the FE footprint, with travel required.

The estimated pay range for this role in OH, PA, WV, MD is $99,025 - $139,800.

The estimated pay range for this role in NJ is $118,830 - $167,760.

This position is in the Regional Workforce Development group and reports to the Supervisor, Relays & Controls Training. The Relay Instructor will provide training to Regional Operations employees. The primary focus for this position is the training of incumbent and incoming Relay personnel as well as candidates enrolled through the in‑house Relay training program.

• Supporting the design, development, and implementation activities of effective training materials and programs.
• Delivering training in both formal classroom settings as well as field settings.
• Coordinating and maintaining training facilities, equipment and hardware.
• Handling administrative duties including training documentation, reports and attendance records.
• Supporting system-wide training needs on an as‑needed basis.
• Leading the design, development, and implementation activities of effective training materials and programs.
• Mentoring associates and/or instructors through observation, providing feedback and written documentation.

• Associate degree in a related technical / electrical / or engineering discipline and 6+ years of related field experience. In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of technical knowledge obtained through related experience is required. Related experience would include field operations work in either substation, lines or relay work in a industrial or commercial distribution environment.
• Workforce Development approved Instructor Certification in the Relay discipline OR Relay Tech Senior or Above, & prior experience developing training materials.
• Journeyman level work skills with training experience (classroom or on‑the‑job).
• Demonstrated skill and ability to perform at the associate distribution instructor level or previous experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs.
• Previous technical experience (T&D Skills instructors require journeyman level skill set in the Relay discipline).
• Prior experience as a Relay instructor (classroom or on‑the‑job) is desirable.
• Senior tech level skills in the area of relay crafts.
• Must have knowledge of Relay Protective Schemes Practice Manual associated with Relay settings and testing of electro‑mechanical and microprocessor Relays; knowledge of the materials and safety regulations necessary to perform Relay work and the tools and equipment used to perform this work.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of breakers, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, reclosers and other equipment functions and operating characteristics.
• Must have advanced knowledge of electrical theory principals and laws for alternating and direct current.
• Must be able to interpret blueprints, drawings, technical manuals and construction standards.
• Must have the ability to interpret protective schemes, utilize test equipment for the setting of relay characteristics, interpret results, troubleshoot techniques on equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Use the various computer systems available to test relays in the field, along with providing documentation on those devices.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, customer relations skills along with strong coaching and mentoring skills are a must.

NOTE
- Position does require travel across the supported First Energy footprint of 25-50%

At First Energy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan,…