Hiring: Protective Relay Instructor Company: FirstEnergy Location: Akron, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:25:59 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Transformers About the job Experience: •8+ years of technical knowledge obtained through related experience is required. Related experience would include field operations work in either substation, lines or relay work in a industrial or commercial distribution environment. Required Skills: •This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. •There are 2 open positions. This position may report to either Akron, OH, Connellsville, PA, or Union Beach, NJ. •FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. In addition, your actual base salary will depend on various factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. •The estimated pay range for this role in OH, PA, WV, MD is $103,275 - $145,800. •The estimated pay range for this role in NJ is $123,930- $174,960. •Relay and Controls Instructor / Adv Relay and Controls Instructor •Supporting the design, development, and implementation activities of effective training materials and programs. •Delivering training in both formal classroom settings as well as field settings. Qualifications: •Workforce Development approved Instructor Certification in the Relay discipline OR Relay Tech Senior or Above, & prior experience developing training materials. •Journeyman level work skills with training experience (classroom or on-the-job). •Demonstrated skill and ability to perform at the associate distribution instructor level or previous experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs. •Previous technical experience (T&D Skills instructors require journeyman level skill set in the Relay discipline). •Prior experience as a Relay instructor (classroom or on-the-job) is desirable. •Senior tech level skills in the area of relay crafts. •Must be able to interpret blueprints, drawings, technical manuals and construction standards. •Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. •Use the various computer systems available to test relays in the field, along with providing documentation on those devices. •Demonstrated leadership skills, customer relations skills along with strong coaching and mentoring skills are a must. Compensation: •$103,275 - $145,800 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!