System Operator Technical Trainer or Senior System Operator Technical Trainer - North Carolina

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*This position will be hired at either the System Operations Tech Trainer Level or Senior Operations Tech Level based on experience and credentials*

Job Summary

The System Operator Technical Trainer is one that is responsible for providing knowledge and competency-based training to operating personnel expected to perform the system operations control center functions required by Duke Energy. Persons hired into this position will be responsible for developing new and experienced system operators using the training methodologies identified in the entity's system operator training program manual and in accordance with industry guidelines. They will be responsible for analyzing, designing and developing training materials that prepare the system operator to operate the bulk electric system reliably. Persons hired into this position will be responsible for evaluating learning through the skillful use of assessment tools and performance demonstration using simulation technology. They will be mentored by experienced System Operations trainers and provided train the trainer opportunities. Persons hired into this position will be expected to develop the required competencies necessary to be successful in the role of a system operations technical trainer fairly quickly. If it is determined by the Training Director & General Manager, Grid Operations that the overall performance of the person hired in this role does not fit that of a System Operator Technical Trainer, they may be removed from the position after approximately one year of training development or at any time deemed appropriate by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the training and development of new Bulk Electric System Operators through the effective use of the ADDIE Systematic Approach to Training and in accordance with the NERC PER Training Standards and Duke Energy's System Operator qualification requirements.
• Responsible for overseeing the performance development of NERC Certified Bulk Electric System Operators through the effective use of the ADDIE Systematic Approach to Training and in accordance with the NERC PER Training Standards, NERC System Operator Certification Program, NERC Continuing Education Program and any other regional and company-specific requirements. Includes but is not limited to writing NERC CE Approved Individual Learning Activity applications and executing the training in compliance with applicable FERC Orders including the FERC Standards of Conduct.
• Responsible for remaining abreast of current and emerging training practices, trends and methods; for discovering innovative approaches to training system operators on the relevant NERC Reliability Standard requirements to ensure that the operator applies the requirements while performing real time actions in normal, abnormal and emergency conditions on the Bulk Electric System and for communicating any emerging training tools and methods that are observed as program enhancements, to the Training Manager for consideration.
• Responsible for interfacing with file and data management tools to accurately document a System Operator's initial training & and for documenting and tracking NERC Certified System Operators continuing education training hours in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the NERC System Operator Continuing Education Program.
• Responsible for developing training for operationally-specific simulation scenarios; operating the training simulator as well as developing content to be used in the web-based environment.
• Responsible for handling the unexpected training challenges (e.g. technology malfunctions) in the system operator’s training environment without compromising the quality of the learning experience and for keeping the Training Director informed of such activities without which the proper counsel or support from the manager, could have a negative impact on the operator's learning experience.
• Effective in engaging the Control Center Managers and Supervisors in the planning of training activities and for keeping them informed of relevant training matters that affect their group's training.
• Represents System Operations positively and professionally in interaction with customers, other departments, interconnected utilities, and Independent System Operators and for demonstrating an “actively caring” attitude about the safety and wellbeing of all in the workplace and is respected by peers, system operat