Senior Instructor - Solar VA

Dominion Energy is seeking a Senior Instructor for Solar in Chester, WV. This role involves developing and delivering technical training for Renewable Energy Technicians, focusing on electrical instruction and safety. Responsibilities include classroom and on-the-job training, creating training materials, and assessing trainee performance. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in solar operations or electrical maintenance. The position does not offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
Position: Senior Instructor - Solar (Chester, VA)
Location: Chester

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary

This role analyzes, develops, implements, and evaluates performance-based technical training for Renewable Energy Technicians with a focus on electrical instruction. Delivers traditional instructor-led training in a classroom setting as well as psychomotor on-the-job training in a shop setting. Focuses on creating an excellent culture of safety with an emphasis on Human Performance tools and defenses. Supervises trainees in classroom and shop activities and evaluates knowledge, behavior, and retention of concepts;

teaches specific technical subjects, tests employees, and evaluates hands-on performance tasks. Coordinates with site supervision to assess progress and provide feedback within structured training and training programs. Works with generating sites in a consulting role as a subject matter expert in specific areas of technical support.

Creates and revises technical training materials to include instructor guides, training manuals, visual presentations, shop guides, tests, and training videos in conjunction with a training specialist using generally accepted instructional design processes. Understands and can apply adult learning theory concepts. Able to evaluate the effectiveness of training as delivered and revise material accordingly. Able to identify participants with learning difficulties and tutor them or determine the best learning method to use to gain understanding.

Assesses knowledge for advanced placement. Consults with other subject matter experts to clarify and define best practice work procedures and processes. Is knowledgeable of the different equipment and operational practices at all sites and incorporates into training materials. Travels to different locations to take equipment pictures, obtain drawings or information to include in training materials. Instructs classes at site locations when necessary.

Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience in solar operations, electrical maintenance, or generation
• Advocate of safe work practices to include Safety Committee member, Human Performance advocate, completes Human Performance Observations
• Experience in developing and presenting training or safety topics to other personnel preferred
• Graduate of the Dominion Electrician Development Program (or Maintenance Operator - Electrician) preferred
• A Bachelor or Associates Degree in a technical or non-technical discipline will also be considered.
• Strong communication skills to include – instructor experience, presentation skills, use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Leadership skills in supervising, coaching, training, or mentoring employees
• Ability to assess readiness in classroom, shop, and generating site knowledge
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and consult with sites on specific equipment issues
• Capable of writing highly technical training materials and teaching them to trainees on an entry level
• Understanding of SAP maintenance processes, work prioritization, job hazard analysis, Human Performance defenses, Environmental regulations, as well as the LOTO and Minor Maintenance LOTO processes
• Able to handle most work and aspects of the job using knowledge of the field (skills and/or abilities that provide subject matter experiences and understanding of best practices…