Project Specialist - Protection Relay Training Coordinator

Job Description
The role of the Project Specialist involves spearheading the development and enhancement of Protective Systems Testing (PST) training. The primary responsibility is to act as a guest instructor and liaison between PST and The Learning Center. The incumbent will be accountable for providing leadership to equip field personnel with the necessary tools and knowledge to comprehend and troubleshoot any of the systems a technician will interface with, such as electromechanical and microprocessor relays, communication systems, remote terminal units (RTUs), AC/DC theory and testing. The ideal candidate must possess expertise in protective relay systems, encompassing their operation and maintenance. Additionally, familiarity with the operation of transmission and distribution equipment, as well as electrical testing of protective relays and supervisory and control systems, is essential. Competence in communication lines and systems testing is also required.Proficiency in various computer applications is a must, such as MS Office, Drawing Database Systems, Doble Protection Suite and Protective relay software. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for teaching classes as well as updating course material.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities

• Teaching PST courses to union and management and evaluating performance of students.
• Coordinate with TLC to ensure alignment on training.
• Collaborate with Substation training team at Hellgate for knowledge sharing and hands-on lab experiences.
• Evaluate and revise current curriculum to bring it up to date, align with current procedures/instructions, and look for opportunities to finalize new material.
• Collaborate with PST Training Committee to identify online learning opportunities and ways to enhance training material.
• Participate and lead annual planning, acting as a liaison between PST, training coordinators and TLC to ensure the correct number of classes are planned to meet department needs.
• Help facilitate progression testing and administer practical exams.
• Work with training coordinators and TLC to ensure courses are open for enrollment and students are enrolled appropriately.
• Update and maintain eTrain and Learning Management System (LMS) records.
• Provide technical expertise to operating organizations and other parties regarding equipment, materials, safety and operating procedures.
• Implementing Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools in training curriculum.
• Undertaking other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications
Required Education/Experience

• Associate's Degree Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Energy Technology, Telecommunications Technology or equivalent degree and 8 years of work experience with relay protection systems or equivalent is required or
• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or equivalent degree and 6 years of work experience with relay protection systems or equivalent is required or
• Master's Degree Electrical Engineering and 4 years of work experience with relay protection systems or equivalent is required

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master's Degree Electrical Engineering and 4 years of work experience with relay protection systems or equivalent is required

Relevant Work Experience

• In-depth knowledge of relay software and its applications. Required
• 2 years' experience scheduling, planning and coordinating meetings, events, and other team functions. Required
• Strong computer skills, including the Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) Required
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, flexible to handle multiple assignments and able to meet deadlines) Required
• Must possess informal leadership and interpersonal skills and have the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders. Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems
• Develops and delivers effective presentations

Licenses And Certfications

• Driver's License Required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Must be able to participate in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plans as required.

About Us
Mission Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.
About the Team
EEO Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.
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