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Looking For a Field Operations Instructor III in Cleveland/Akron, OH, Phillipsburg, PA, Phillipsburg, NJ
Tech Providers Inc.
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Internship
4 weeks ago
- OSHA
- NESC
- PowerPoint
- System Design
- CDL
4 weeks ago
Location:-Cleveland/Akron, OH, Phillipsburg, PA, Phillipsburg, NJ
Contract Duration:- 16 months of contract role with possibilities of extension
Position Overview
- The Distribution Instructor (TX Lines) is responsible for delivering and evaluating high-quality classroom and field training for apprentice, journey level, and experienced transmission line workers, as well as other utility personnel as needed. This role ensures participants build technical knowledge, hands-on skills, safety awareness, and professional standards required to construct, maintain, and repair high-voltage transmission lines in alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver training programs that support  field operations, including construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, work methods, and safety procedures.
- Deliver instruction on industry safety practices, regulatory requirements (OSHA, NESC, etc.), and company policies.
- Practical knowledge of transmission system principles, protective devices, and related equipment.
- Ability to perform basic transmission and distribution line work, including high‑pressure insulator washing.
- Understanding of stringing, splicing, sagging, insulating, and securing conductors.
- Operate company vehicles.
- Install protective equipment such as blankets and line covers.
- Replace steel members, crossarms, framing components, and similar hardware.
- Perform cutovers between old and new equipment installations.
- Paint structures and conduct minor tree/limb clearing.
- Demonstrate and supervise proper use of tools, equipment, climbing techniques, and rigging procedures in both simulated and live environments.
- Evaluate trainee progress through practical assessments, written tests, and field observations; provide constructive feedback and guidance.
- Maintain accurate training records, develop lesson plans, and update curriculum as industry standards and technologies evolve.
- Promote a safety-first culture and serve as a role model for professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate with management and other instructors to schedule training sessions and support organizational goals.
- Conduct classroom and hands‑on instruction related to electrical theory, system operations, equipment use, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
- Provide mentoring, coaching, and individualized feedback to support employee growth and success.
- Stay informed on new tools, equipment, technologies, and work methods used across service territory.
- Participate in safety initiatives, field observations, and workforce development projects as needed.
- Participate in storm restoration efforts as needed.
- Collaborate with other instructors and operational leaders to ensure consistency and quality across training programs.
- Facilitate field‑based training, including climbing, tool use, equipment operation, and distribution system construction activities.
- Skilled in installing/removing poles, towers, structures, conductors, insulators, and all other associated line construction material.
Qualifications
Distribution Instructor III
- Must have 4 - 7 years of journey-level technical/field experience as a distribution line worker, with a minimum of 4 years transmission line experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or certifications preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems, construction standards, and safe work practices.
- Demonstrated ability to climb poles, operate bucket trucks, and work at heights in various weather conditions.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to engage and motivate adult learners.
- Familiarity with applicable regulatory standards (OSHA, NESC, NFPA 70E) and utility industry best practices.
- Basic proficiency with computers and training software (e.g., PowerPoint and Microsoft Office products) is desirable.
- Physical ability to demonstrate field skills such as climbing, rigging, and equipment operation.
- Previous experience as a trainer, instructor, or mentor in a line worker or utility environment.
- Strong working knowledge of work methods, equipment, safety standards, and distribution system design.
- Thorough knowledge of OSHA requirements, NESC standards, and utility safety practices.
- Instructional training, adult-education certification, or similar qualifications are a plus.
- Experience training, coaching, mentoring, or leading field crews are preferred.
- Valid Class A CDL or the ability to obtain one is required.
- Must possess, or can obtain, a crane operator license specific to swing-cab equipment.
- Completion of a rigging awareness course is required or ability to obtain.
- Completion of a signal person awareness course is required or ability to obtain.
- In-depth knowledge of transmission hot-stick work practices is required.
- Must possess distribution knowledge or demonstrate the ability to develop this knowledge through a systematic approach within WFD, including gloving, underground residential distribution (URD), and troubleshooting.
- Work is performed under general supervision.
- All the above requirements plus 8 - 12 years of technical/field experience.
- Work is performed under occasional general supervision.
- All the above requirements plus 12+ years of technical/field experience.
- Work is performed under limited general supervision.
- Working Conditions
- Combination of classrooms, training yard, and field environments.
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing, and exposure to outdoor conditions.
- May require occasional travel to remote sites or company locations; travel up to 50% of the time.
Looking For a Field Operations Instructor III in Cleveland/Akron, OH, Phillipsburg, PA, Phillipsburg, NJ · Tech Providers Inc.