Protection & Controls Technical Training Senior-Principle-Staff jobs in United States
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American Electric Power · 1 day ago

Protection & Controls Technical Training Senior-Principle-Staff

American Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. The role involves designing and delivering technical training for P&C Technicians, overseeing the development and implementation of educational strategies to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Directs the development, communication and implementation of a learning strategy by conducting learning/training needs assessments
Forecast, plan and analyze for learning and training needs based on demographics and staffing changes
Consult with management and employees on learning and training priorities
Oversees the scheduling and coordination of technical training
Communicate training calendar, courses and learning opportunities to management teams and employees
Lead the teaching, instructing, facilitation and evaluation of learning and training activities including rules, knowledge, information, job skills, job/task demonstrations, and proctoring tests, assessments and evaluations
Coordinates of the design and development of technical curriculums, courses and training resources including instructor-led and online course content, presentations, manuals, handouts, job aids, games, job task analysis documents, job performance measures, hands-on demonstrations and assessments/tests
Incorporate human performance concepts, safety, AEP/industry best practices and lessons learned into training
Guides the research and selection of the appropriate training resources and tools
Negotiate and coordinate with vendors and OEMs as required
Maintain collaborative working relationships with management team, employees, internal and external partners and vendors to develop and deliver training
Oversees the administration and proper maintenance of electronic and physical training records/qualifications, reports, budgets, measurements and cost/value analyses for learning and training programs and activities
Use the AEP learning management system to index courses and to record training, certifications and seminars in accordance with AEP policies and procedures and government/state regulations
Facilitate training projects, committees and meetings as assigned

Qualification

Technical Training DevelopmentLearning Needs AssessmentCurriculum DesignHuman Performance ConceptsSafety Standards KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteVendor CoordinationCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Techniques

Required

High School graduate/GED
Twelve (12) years' technical work experience in related area OR Six (6) years' experience as a Training Specialist Senior
Valid driver's license
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills required
Thorough knowledge of assigned area's technical work processes, procedures and safety standards
Strong computer skills including Microsoft office suite software
Maintain a high level of knowledge of federal, state and AEP safety, health and environmental training requirements
Travel required
Exempt (unpaid) overtime required

Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates with Protection and Controls experience
Associate degree in Power Plant Technology or related field preferred for Generation
Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Technology or related field preferred for Transmission
12 years of related work experience with 5 years of leadership or training experience preferred

Benefits

A unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Company

American Electric Power

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American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.03B
Key Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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