Technical Instructor

POWERX - Phoenix, AZ

Hiring: Technical Instructor Company: POWERX Location: Phoenix, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:19:16 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Transformers About the job Experience: •10 years of hands-on experience in electrical power systems, with demonstrated expertise in substation apparatus testing, protection and control systems, and microprocessor relay configuration and commissioning, required. •3 years of formal or informal teaching, training, or mentoring experience in a technical or industrial environment, required. •Minimum 3 years of formal or informal teaching, training, or mentoring experience in a technical or industrial environment, required. Required Skills: •This position has no direct supervisory responsibility; however, the Technical Instructor may provide functional guidance and mentorship to junior instructors, apprentices, or field personnel during training engagements. •Curriculum Development & Delivery •Develop, update, and deliver technical training courses covering apparatus testing (transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, cables), protection and control systems, and microprocessor-based relay programming, configuration, and testing. •Prepare lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, lab exercises, and reference materials aligned with NETA, NFPA 70E, and IEEE standards. •Actively facilitate and support development of e-learning modules and blended learning programs as needed. •Travel to customer sites including power substations, data centers, and industrial facilities to deliver on-site training, hands-on commissioning demonstrations, and field-based safety instruction. •Ensure training is tailored to site-specific equipment, hazards, and client requirements. •Deliver instruction safely in energized substation environments per NFPA 70E and site safety requirements. Qualifications: •Minimum 7–10 years of hands-on experience in electrical power systems, with demonstrated expertise in substation apparatus testing, protection and control systems, and microprocessor relay configuration and commissioning, required. •Associate degree, trade school certificate/diploma, or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field, required. •Must be able to work safely in energized substation environments per NFPA 70E and site safety requirements. •Bachelor’s or Graduate degree (Master’s, JD, or Ph.D.) preferred. •Prior experience in data center electrical infrastructure testing and commissioning highly preferred. •NETA Certified Technician (Level II or higher) preferred. •OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred. •Relay manufacturer certifications a plus. •Proficiency with relay test software (SEL-5030 AcSELerator, GE EnerVista, Beckwith BESTCOMSPlus, ABB PCM600) and documentation platforms preferred. •Travel required up to 50% of the time, including overnight stays, to deliver on-site training at customer facilities domestically and, as needed, internationally. 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!