External Training Specialist

External Training Specialist

Eaton's Engineering Service & Systems Division is seeking a Training Specialist to join our team in Warrendale, PA. Eaton has the largest and most experienced team of field services professionals in the industry, and we are looking to further build upon our best-in-class technical, safety, and power systems training programs. This role can be based in Warrendale, PA or Chicago, IL, San Diego, CA, San Francisco CA, Nashville, TN, or remote.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for the development, delivery, and facilitation of instructor‑led and virtual technical, safety, and power systems trainings.
• Be a contributing member of the EESS training department, supporting and coordinating training events, including but not limited to, set‑up, scheduling, travel, equipment, and material needs in conjunction with training coordinators and other personnel.
• Create, maintain, and update curricula, lesson plans, and classroom reference materials.
• Be responsible for student evaluations, course evaluations, cost tracking, and continuous improvement efforts within training programs.
• Be expected to apply knowledge of safe electrical work practices as described in National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standard 70E and OSHA 1910 Subpart S.
• Instruct, and demonstrate expertise, around the commissioning and maintenance of electrical power distribution products and assemblies, including power circuit breakers, motor control centers, unit substations and power transformers, and protective relays.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing functions to develop customer training programs and opportunities.
• Ability to lift, move and set up demonstration equipment of various weight up to 40 pounds and move demonstration equipment on wheels weighing in excess of 40 pounds.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited institution, or a technical certification from an accredited trade school, or military equivalent AND minimum of 4 years of experience evaluating, testing, installing or maintaining industrial and commercial power systems equipment. Or in lieu of a degree/certification minimum of 10 years of experience evaluating, testing, installing or maintaining industrial and commercial power systems equipment.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
• Must possess and maintain an active and valid drivers license
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure and understanding of EESS training paths and safety certifications
• 7-10 years of experience evaluating, testing, installing, or maintaining industrial and commercial power systems equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA practices as related to electrical industry and safety standards.
• Advanced power systems, relaying, or switch gear testing experience.

Position Success Criteria:

• Knowledge and understanding of classroom presentation and instructional methods, technical writing skills, and an understanding of adult learning styles.
• Professional presence and an ability to build rapport with a variety of personalities in multiple levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in the tools required for the development of new training materials including Microsoft platforms, learning management systems, and electrical system software.
• Ability to learn and implement new delivery methods and/or champion change in product, technical, or field programs through instruction.