Technical Instructor

At POWERX, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From testing and commissioning to engineering and compliance, every service we provide plays a vital role in powering safe, reliable, and efficient systems.

As the nation’s leading provider of comprehensive power solutions, we foster a culture of integrity, respect, and teamwork. In an ever-evolving industry, our mission is to help businesses optimize system performance, ensure safety and compliance, and drive operational excellence through innovation and accountability.

Whether you're an experienced professional or launching your career, POWERX provides an environment where you can grow, make an impact, and build a lasting legacy.

The Technical Instructor is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality technical training programs focused on electrical power systems, with emphasis on apparatus testing, protection and control systems, microprocessor-based relays, and safe work practices in power substations, data centers, and industrial facilities. This role serves as the primary subject-matter expert and educator within the Workforce Development department, ensuring field personnel, engineers, and technicians acquire the knowledge and competencies required to safely and effectively perform testing and commissioning activities.

The instructor travels to customer sites and internal training facilities to deliver hands‑on, classroom, and blended learning experiences.

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• This position has no direct supervisory responsibility; however, the Technical Instructor may provide functional guidance and mentorship to junior instructors, apprentices, or field personnel during training engagements.

• Develop, update, and deliver technical training courses covering apparatus testing (transformers, circuit breakers, switch gear, cables), protection and control systems, and microprocessor-based relay programming, configuration, and testing.
• Prepare lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, lab exercises, and reference materials aligned with NETA, NFPA 70E, and IEEE standards.
• Support the development of e‑learning modules and blended learning programs as needed.

• Travel to customer sites including power substations, data centers, and industrial facilities to deliver on‑site training, hands‑on commissioning demonstrations, and field‑based safety instruction.
• Ensure training is tailored to site‑specific equipment, hazards, and client requirements.
• Deliver instruction safely in energized substation environments per NFPA 70E and site safety requirements.

• Facilitate classroom and virtual instructor‑led training sessions for field technicians, engineers, relay technicians, and utility personnel.
• Administer assessments, evaluate participant competency, and provide constructive feedback to support skill development.
• Adapt training delivery to varying site conditions, audience experience levels, and schedule constraints.

• Collaborate with the VP of Workforce, instructional design team, and subject‑matter experts to identify training gaps, develop new course offerings, and continuously improve existing curriculum based on industry changes, new technology, and post‑training evaluations.
• Engage with equipment manufacturers, relay vendors, and industry organizations (NETA, IEEE) for technical updates, certification support, and partnership opportunities.

• Maintain training records, course documentation, and certification tracking.
• Coordinate with clients, scheduling teams, and internal departments to plan and confirm training logistics.
• Report on training activities to the VP of Workforce and provide curriculum recommendations.

• Additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support the organization’s goals and adapt to evolving business needs.

• Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.
• Must pass a pre‑employment, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
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