System Operations Technical Trainer or Senior System Operations Technical Trainer
Duke Energy
- Location
- Plainfield, IN
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- 6h ago
About this role
Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. *This position will be hired at either the System Operations Tech Trainer Level or Senior Operations Tech Level based on experience and credentials* Position Summary This position is one that is responsible for providing knowledge and competency-based training to operating personnel expected to perform the system operations control center functions required by Duke Energy. Persons hired into this position will be responsible for developing new and experienced system operators using the training methodologies identified in the entity's System Operator Training Program Manual and in accordance with industry guidelines. They will be responsible for analyzing, designing and developing training materials that prepare the system operator to operate the bulk electric system reliably. Persons hired into this position will be responsible for evaluating learning through the skillful use of assessment tools and performance demonstration using simulation technology. They will be mentored by experienced System Operations trainers and provided train the trainer opportunities. Persons hired into this position will be expected to develop the required competencies necessary to be successful in the role of a System Operations Technical Trainer fairly quickly. If it is determined by the Training Director & General Manager, Grid Operations that the overall performance of the person hired in this role does not fit that of a System Operator Technical Trainer, they may be removed from the position after approximately one year of training development or at any time deemed appropriate by leadership.
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing the training and development of new Bulk Electric System Operators through the effective use of the ADDIE Systematic Approach to Training and in accordance with the NERC PER Training Standards and Duke Energy's System Operator Qualification Program requirements. Responsible for overseeing the performance development of NERC Certified Bulk Electric System Operators through the effective use of the ADDIE Systematic Approach to Training and in accordance with the NERC PER Training Standards, NERC System Operator Certification Program, NERC Continuing Education Program and any other regional and company-specific requirements. This includes but is not limited to writing NERC CE Approved Individual Learning Activity applications, and for executing the training in compliance with applicable FERC Orders including the FERC Standards of Conduct. Responsible for collaborating with the Director and trainers within the SysOps training organization to remain abreast of current and emerging training practices, trends and methods; for discovering innovative approaches to training system operators on the relevant NERC Reliability Standard requirements. They will be expected to provide an optimal learning experience to the operators ensuring that the operator is given the necessary tools and content, to perform real time actions in normal, abnormal and emergency conditions on the Bulk Electric System. Responsible for communicating any emerging training tools and methods that are observed as program enhancements, to the Training Director for consideration. Responsible for interfacing with file and data management tools to accurately document a System Operator's initial training & and for documenting and tracking NERC Certified System Operators continuing education