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JOB DESCRIPTION About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co.,, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00] FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. The Distribution Instructor will provide training to Regional Operations employees. The primary focus for this position is the training of incumbent Substation personnel as well as candidates enrolled through Current Lines or Substation Schools / apprenticeships / in-house programs. Although the primary training location for the position will be at the Massillon OH, Training & Operations Center, the successful candidate will be expected to support training needs system wide on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities include: * Leading the design, development, and implementation activities of effective training materials and programs. * Mentoring associates and/or instructors through observation, providing feedback and written documentation. * Delivering training in both formal classroom settings as well as field settings. * Coordinating and maintaining training facilities, equipment and hardware. * Completing administrative duties such as training documentation, reports and attendance records. * Acting as the primary company interface with young adults enrolled through External and Internal Substation programs, as well as in-house Substation curriculum candidates. * Supporting the design, development, and implementation activities of effective training materials and programs. Qualifications at the Dist Instructor level: * Associate's degree or higher with training experience. In lieu of an Associate's degree a Workforce Development approved Instructor Certification will be considered. * Minimum of a High School Diploma along with 4 years directly related experience is required. * Must have Journeyman level substation work skills. * Must have knowledge of Transmission & Distribution construction standards, methods, practices, materials and safety regulations necessary to perform substation work along with the tools and equipment used to perform this work. * Must have a thorough knowledge of transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, reclosers and other equipment functions along with installation requirements and operating characteristics. * Must have advanced knowledge of electrical theory principals and laws for alternating and direct current. * Must be able to interpret blueprints, drawings, technical manuals and construction standards. * Must have the ability to lift materials and equipment, and operate equipment as required. * Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. * Demonstrated skill and experience performing as an instructor (classroom or on-the-job). * Any additional experience in the areas of dispatching, distribution design, EHV work or network operations is a plus. * Demonstrated leadership skills, customer relations skills along with strong coaching and mentoring skills are a must. Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents tApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjM1MTQ4LjEwNTA4QGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20