Instructional Designer

Location: Amarillo

JOB SUMMARY
Manages the planning, creation, delivery, and quality assurance of instructionally effective content within an established timeframe. Demonstrates and utilizes effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills. Support training staff in the delivery of Substation trainings to internal or external audiences and perform administrative tasks as it relates to any training projects. Able to utilize multimedia technology and authoring tools.

Prepare reports on results from evaluation of training programs. Skill requirements include, teaching/training, performance measuring, multimedia, curriculum and course development, ability to work independently or on a team and MS Office experience.

1. Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).

The role is primarily responsible for in-person delivery of existing transmission substation training curriculum. The resource will instruct multi week substation schools throughout the year and must bring sufficient depth of field experience to teach the content credibly. While the curriculum is largely already developed, the instructor may occasionally support minor revisions, updates, or enhancements to the material.

2. What does a typical day look like?

During active school weeks, the instructor delivers classroom-based instruction during 10-hour days. When classes are not in session, time may be spent reviewing curriculum, preparing materials, coordinating with subject matter experts, and occasionally visiting substations or training labs for hands-on instructional support.

1. What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?

Journeyman Substation Electrician experience (critical requirement)

Hands-on knowledge of substation equipment (breakers, relays, mechanical/electrical systems)

Instructional delivery / teaching capability

Strong verbal communication skills

Basic Microsoft Office skills (email, PowerPoint, basic spreadsheets)

2. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Mentorship mindset

3. Ideal candidate background and how many years required?

Preferably journeyman-level substation electrician

Minimum 4–5 years of substation experience

Strong preference for seasoned field professionals

Retired or near-retirement individuals are considered ideal