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Become a Substation Training Instructor, System Operator at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll play a vital role in preparing the next generation of system operators by delivering engaging onboarding and incumbent refresher training. This position leverages advanced simulators to create realistic, scenario-based learning experiences that strengthen operational decision-making and system reliability. Partnering with EL&D and business line subject matter experts, the instructor helps develop, enhance, and maintain high-impact curriculum aligned with evolving grid modernization. With responsibility for managing class schedules and training delivery, this role offers a unique opportunity to build foundational skills for system operators while shaping the future of training excellence. As a Substation Training Instructor, System Operator, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities

• Facilitates training such as new hire, new to role, refresher, just-in time performance-based training, continuous education and/or performance support, to students within T&D (such as electrical construction, maintenance and operations) in a classroom or field training environment
• Participates as a subject matter expert to develop and maintain training curriculum, materials, performance support tools and assessments using the Systematic Approach to
• Training (SAT), focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify training needs, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in T&D Training delivery (such as safety and compliance, new technology and equipment, and grid operations)
• Serves as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and support to trainees focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures related to transmission, distribution, and substation operations
• Administers and proctors classroom training tests and field assessments, determining pass/fail criteria and partnering with stakeholders to provide feedback to students in T&D training technical skills programs (such as lineman apprenticeship, substation operations, etc.)
• Partners with front-line employees and stakeholders to resolve training issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including annual safety and compliance training
• Participates in the development and execution of the technical training roadmap, strategic planning, and operational excellence initiatives, incorporating the latest industry trends and best practices. Organizes and oversees hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to reinforce learning objectives and provide practical experience with electrical equipment and tools
• Supports training delivery logistics and resources across multiple training locations, programs and systems on topics such as distribution construction and maintenance and electrical systems
• Partners with and supports front-line leaders with employee performance management activities. Serves as a mentor to help students navigate their education and career paths in their technical field
• Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in T&D to incorporate relevant updates into training programs. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, approved work methods and company policies in all training activities, maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment for all participants
• A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in electric utility line work, training and/or instructional design.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of on shift System Operating experience
• Work experience using Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
• Substation Training adjunct instructor experience or other on the job training experience

Additional Information

• This position's work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
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• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• The primary work location for this position is Westminster. However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at Alhambra.
• Relocation does not apply to this position.

About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you'll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at AskHR@sce.com or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.