Power Systems External Training Specialist

Power Systems External Training Specialist

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Eaton’s Engineering Service & Systems (EESS) Division is seeking a Power Systems Training Specialist for external trainings. We are looking to further build upon our best-in-class technical, safety, and power systems training programs. Travel for this position is up to 75%.

Expected annual salary range: $93,750 – $137,500 a year. This guideline is based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• Support and coordinate training events, including set‑up, scheduling, travel, equipment, and material needs with training coordinators and other personnel.
• Create, maintain, and update curricula, lesson plans, and classroom reference materials.
• Conduct student evaluations, course evaluations, cost tracking, and continuous improvement efforts within training programs.
• Apply knowledge of safe electrical work practices as described in NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910 Subpart S.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop customer training programs and opportunities.
• Develop, deliver, and facilitate instructor‑led and virtual technical, safety, and power systems trainings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, or an accredited trade school technology certification, or military experience, and at least 5 years of experience evaluating, testing, installing or maintaining industrial and commercial power systems equipment; or, in lieu of a degree/certification, a minimum of 7 years of such experience.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support.
• No relocation benefit is being offered; only candidates residing in California will be considered, except active‑duty military members.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Ability to lift, move and set up demonstration equipment up to 40 pounds and move equipment on wheels weighing more than 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure and understanding of EESS training paths and safety certifications.
• 10 years of experience evaluating, testing, installing, or maintaining industrial and commercial power systems equipment.
• In‑depth knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA practices related to electrical industry 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 adult learning styles.
• Professional presence and ability to build rapport with diverse personalities at multiple organizational levels.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management abilities.
• Proficiency with tools required for developing new training materials, including Microsoft platforms, learning management systems, and electrical system software.
• Ability to learn and implement new delivery methods and champion change in product, technical, or field programs through instruction.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of that history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your history or participate in a background check until a conditional offer is made. After a conditional offer and background check, if a conviction related to the job arises, you will have the opportunity to explain or challenge the accuracy of the report.

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Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid/unpaid time‑off programs.  for more detail:
Eaton Benefits Overview. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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