Training & Development Specialist

Training & Development Specialist

PSE&G is seeking a new member for the Technical Training team within the Centralized Service organization. The team performs analysis, design, development, evaluation, and delivery of technical training for PSE&G line of business clients. This position will focus on Substation Mechanic skills training in electric distribution to fulfill the duties of apprentice and incumbent employees in accordance with their job specifications, collective bargaining obligations and regulatory requirements.

This position is on-site at our Edison Training Center in Edison, New Jersey. Additional on-call / overtime / field assignments can be available as qualified by the Division.

The Training and Development Specialist will instruct, train, develop, demonstrate safe workplace practices and behaviors for a skilled and efficient utility work force working in connection with a team of training professionals. The key elements of this role are:

• Conduct classroom presentations and hands-on field instruction and demonstration of safe work practices in electric distribution substation equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Work with the Design and Assessment team to develop and maintain technical training materials as a subject matter expert in Substation Mechanic.
• Evaluate the trainee and employee technical training across multiple concurrent electric distribution instructional efforts.
• Facilitate technical training assessments/evaluations across multiple, concurrent electric distribution instructional programs.
• Provide assistance in other instructional areas or activities as needed.
• Collaborate with the Technical Training Manager and internal subject matter experts in support of identifying training needs of the Electric Distribution clients.
• Work with process owners and process improvement managers across the utility to establish process efficiency.
• Build strong internal and external relationship with all clients to stay abreast of operational changes relevant to effective training programs.
• Apply training and development processes of analysis, design, development, evaluation, and alternative delivery methods, including eLearning and virtual instruction applications
• Conduct hands-on training safely across multiple topics using appropriate reference manuals and other resources to instruct employees in Substation Mechanics.
• Provide client service, be a team player, and excel in communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Use of tools, resources, and operation of appropriate substation equipment i.e., safety tagging, control prints, test equipment and substation maintenance and inspection.

Job Specific

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electric substations, components of electric substations, construction in electric substations, maintenance in electric substations, troubleshooting and safe work practices in electric substations.
• Must be available in case of a storm emergency or on-call assignment as business needs require.
• Basic skills in computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Learning Management System, etc.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are also important for effective collaboration with fellow instructors and the entire Technical Training team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; capable of making effective classroom presentations.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.
• Desired Experience in alternative training delivery methods, including automated, computer-based or virtual / augmented reality applications.
• Process Improvement skills / LSS Green Belt

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. For all roles, PSEG's drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana.

Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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