Austin Energy Electric Utility Trainer

Job Description:

Austin Energy Electric Utility Trainer

Description

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Job Description:

Austin Energy Electric Utility Trainer

Purpose:

Under minimal direction, this position is responsible for developing, delivering, and assessing highly technical training programs for skilled craft positions directly related to electrical systems.

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 - Supervisor 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

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 and Certifications Required:

Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in creating/managing a training program for power plant/industrial technical skills &craft.
  
• Experience in delivering hands-on technical training for power plant operations and maintenance.
  
• Experience in delivering classroom technical training for power plant operations and maintenance.
  
• Experience in a power production work group such as power plant operations, power plant maintenance, power production engineering.
  
• Experience or knowledge with Austin Energy safety and work processes
  
• Experience in presenting technical information to general audiences
  
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hours may vary based on business needs

Location: 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723

Critical:

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• 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.
  
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on application.
  
• When completing the City of Austin employment application, the work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
  
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
  
• 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.
  

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.
  

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Texas Class "C" Drivers License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Assessments:

Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.

Candidates selected for interview(s) may be required to complete an assessment(s) approved by Municipal Civil Service process, Rule 4.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-01-16