Austin Energy Electric Utility Trainer (Substation) - Austin Energy Employees Only

Job Description:

Austin Energy Electric Utility Trainer (Substation) - Austin Energy Employees Only

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus eight (8) years of experience in a field related to the job, including four (4) years of experience which were at the Journeyman level or equivalent.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Notes to Applicants
Position Description:

The AE Electric Utility Trainer (Substation) is responsible for all facets of training concerning Substation Electrician and Relay Technician Apprentices in a four-year Austin Energy Substation and Relay Apprenticeship program. This position trains different groups of employees within the utility including Substation and Relay Apprentices and Journeyman Lineworkers. This position is responsible for training both internal and external customers in a variety of topics including Electric Utility Overview. This position reports to the Program Manager of Craft and Field Training.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

Assessments:

• Candidates will be assessed on Technical Skill prior to interviews.
• Candidates moving forward in the interview process will receive information and instructions for preparing a short presentation to be given as part of the interview process.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Work Schedule:

• This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.
• Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends
• Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
• Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

Pay Range
$39.49 - $51.34

Hours
Monday through Friday
6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This position is considered an Essential position. Please see Notes to Applicants below for more information on Essential Personnel requirements.
Job Close Date 02/25/2025 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 8003 Decker Ln., Austin, TX 78724 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience as a Substation Journeyman Electrician.
• Experience delivering training in an Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
• Experience in a lead role for Substation teams at an electric utility.
• Skill and experience in presenting technical information to general audiences
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 2016 or later.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Conducts classroom and hands-on technical training and instruction on Austin Energy (AE) electrical systems and equipment for employees in skilled craft positions. Ensures skilled craft employees are trained in compliance with City policies, procedures, codes, specifications, and ordinances and AE Safety Rules and Regulations, Construction Standards, General Work Procedures, and Design Criteria. Creates and develops written and instructional training materials, teaching outlines, visual aids, reference materials, and course curricula for technical training. Determines instructional methods for delivery of technical training; develops, administers, and evaluates testing; determines the employees skilled craft level of competency; and recommends employees for advancement or dismissal. Develops and performs ongoing needs assessments to identify and analyze technical training requirements. Confers with AE engineers to update training materials as practices and standards change. Schedules, coordinates, and delivers training modules and programs and serves as an administrator for the City’s training system, recording training. Coordinates training schedules and prepares facility for delivery of assigned training. Performs crew site visits to capture on-the-job training and classroom instruction conformity.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of AE and City of Austin practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of utility electrical systems.
• Knowledge of AE complex metering, network, transmission and distribution design and construction standards.
• Knowledge of AE and OSHA safety rules, regulations, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Local environmental requirements for construction and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of related codes and standards.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of training techniques and adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of the electrical theory and principles related to electricity, magnetism, circuits, and electrical equipment (i.e. transformers and switches).
• Knowledge of installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment, apparatus, and instruments.
• Knowledge of the City’s purchasing and procurement guidelines for purchasing tools, equipment, supplies, course materials, contracts, etc.
• Skill in maintaining effective oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in operating computers and related software applications.
• Skill in teaching AE and OSHA safety rules, regulations, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in reading, preparing, interpreting, and modifying blueprints, diagrams, sketches, maps, and drawings.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to perform field assessments to ensure conformity.
• Ability to lead, facilitate, and deliver technical and complex training.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in field conditions, temperature extremes, and in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to assist in collision, property, or incident investigations.
• Ability to properly inspect and safely use various hand and powered tools, equipment, materials, and cables and conductors.
• Ability to demonstrate and use electrical related test equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with City employees, customers, and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus eight (8) years of experience in a field related to the job, including four (4) years of experience which were at the Journeyman level or equivalent. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you a current City of Austin employee working at Austin Energy?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you have a Texas Class C Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class C Drivers License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that external new hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three (3) moving violations or a total of six (6) Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Describe your experience at the Journeyman level. In which positions listed on your application did you gain this experience?
(Open Ended Question)
* This position is classified as an "essential" position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience delivering training in an Electrical Apprenticeship Program. In which position(s) listed on your application did you gain this experience?
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your skill and experience in presenting technical information to general audiences.
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook?

• No experience
• Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, & emails
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another

* Describe your Substation Journeyman Electrician experience. In which position(s) listed on your application did you gain this experience?
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working in a lead role for Substation teams at an electric utility. In which position(s) listed on your application did you gain this experience?
(Open Ended Question)


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