Arizona Public Service

Senior Instructor (Distribution Operations Center Focus)

Arizona Public Service$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AA/AS degree or educational equivalent in a relevant field plus 4 years of course development experience.
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient understanding of systematic training approaches.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Valid driver's license with frequent travel to statewide locations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver training programs tailored to industry standards and safety protocols.
  • Guide and mentor less experienced instructors to enhance their teaching effectiveness.
  • Develop and implement training initiatives aligning with department and business goals.
  • Supervise and evaluate training participants in compliance with company policies.
  • Support collaboration among departmental teams and external stakeholders for cohesive training outcomes.
  • Assess training materials for effectiveness, creating action plans for any identified deficiencies.
  • Administer training programs, including apprenticeship training management.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment allowing flexibility between home office and in-person collaboration.
  • Opportunity for professional growth through leadership development and mentoring.
  • Involvement in shaping training initiatives with a focus on safety and performance improvement.
  • Chance to work directly within the utility industry, contributing to operational excellence.
Full Job Description
Summary

The Senior Instructor designs, develops, implements, delivers and evaluates training programs. Ensure personnel are trained in a safe and effective manner in accordance with business needs, site procedures, industry standards, and any applicable apprenticeship program standards. Provides leadership direction and guidance to lower level instructors. Develops and implements training initiatives in support of business goals.Your will focus on Distribution Operations Center (DOC) operator training, support their daily system-operations responsibilities, and provides ongoing education for current operators and operations staff.

Minimum Requirements

  • AA/AS degree or educational equivalent in training related field plus four (4) years of direct experience in course development and training delivery.
  • Must possess technical writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven working knowledge of systematic approach to training.
  • Proficient in PC software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Valid driver's license and the ability to travel frequently to statewide APS locations.
  • T&D Requirement: Seven (7) years CPR or Operator SME experience can be used as a minimum requirement in lieu of course development/training delivery experience for CPR or Operator training positions.
    Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: Solid understanding of human performance fundamentals and experience with HP tools (Human Performance Department only). Prior experience in the Utility industry. Demonstrated experience with course development tools such as Lectora, Articulate or similar products. Distribution Operations Center (DOC) background and/or knoweldge. Background as a dispatcher or operator or distribution operator needed.


Major Accountabilities

1) Designs, develops and conduct training classes relative to electric utility industry events, lessons learned and human performance improvement initiatives. Develops materials to support new and incumbent employees in a variety of safety and/or technical and leadership skills. Develops, reviews and implements training programs in accordance with appropriate regulations and standards with a systematic approach to training. May design and deliver apprenticeship programs. Maintains instructor qualifications and technical proficiency in the assigned discipline.

2) Provides leadership direction and guidance to less experienced Instructors.

3) Develops and implements initiatives in support of departmental and Business Unit goals.

4) Supervises training participants, in accordance with company policies.

5) Supports activities of other departmental teams and external customers to ensure overall team success.

6) Evaluates and analyzes training materials and training effectiveness which includes developing action plans to correct any deficiencies. Prepares training courses and presentation schedules by integrating internal customer needs and training resources. Maximizes training resources utilization through technology, integration and resource sharing.

7) Facilitates training program administration (may include apprenticeship training administration).

8) Conducts evaluation and remediation of student performance as necessary.

9) May assist leader with apprentice rotation entrance/exit interviews and field visits to ensure training effectiveness.

10) Conducts formal training assessments and evaluations at a Business Unit level.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.
  • Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
  • Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
  • Role types are subject to change based on business need.

About Arizona Public Service

Arizona Public Service (APS) is the largest electric utility in Arizona, serving more than 1.2 million customers across the state. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. APS is a subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. APS generates and distributes electricity to customers in Arizona, and also provides energy efficiency programs and renewable energy options. The company has a diverse portfolio of power generation resources, including natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources like solar and wind. APS is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to provide 100% clean energy to customers by 2050.
Learn more about Arizona Public Service
Size
6,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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