Training Specialist (LBA System Operations)

　　Date: Jan 19, 2024

　　Location: The Woodlands, Texas, United States

　　Company: Entergy

　　Posting End Date:

　　Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

　　Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

　　*This position will be filled as a Training Specialist, Senior Training Specialist, or Senior Lead Training Specialist depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.*

　　This position will be located in The Woodlands, TX.

　　JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

　　The Training Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of the System Operator Qualification training program for LBA (Local Balancing Authority) operating personnel.

　　JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Develop and deliver training to LBA operators.

　　Work with training team and LBA management to develop the training plan for each year.

　　Administrate LBA operator qualifications and modify tasks as needed while ensuring PER-005 compliance.

　　Communicate training status and progress to LBA leadership and stakeholders.

　　Participate in NERC, SERC and MISO committees that are focused on training.

　　Serve as subject matter expert on LBA operating procedures, tools and responsibilities.

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　Minimum education required of the position

　　Technical associate degree or equivalent utility experience.

　　Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.

　　Minimum experience required of the position

　　Technical Training Specialist: 6+ years utility industry experience with the ability to deliver, produce and develop training course material without a degree, or 3+ years of experience with a degree

　　Technical Training Specialist, Sr: 8+ years utility industry experience with the ability to deliver, produce and develop training course material without a degree, or 5+ years of experience with a degree

　　Technical Training Specialist, Sr Lead: 10+ years utility industry experience with the ability to deliver, produce and develop training course material without a degree, or 7+ years of experience with a degree

　　Preferred:

　　Experience in developing and administering training programs

　　LBA (local balancing authority) operator experience

　　Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

　　Strong Safety culture. Practical knowledge of technical skill to be taught. Able to perform technical craft techniques appropriate to the subject matter being taught. Able to effectively communicate in various mediums and various styles. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills and public speaking. Good interpersonal skills. Customer Focus. Extensive intersystem travel required (up to 40%). Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work with multiple levels of the organizational structure. Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multi-projects simultaneously. Must be willing to assume a storm restoration role and travel if necessary.Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

　　None.#LI-DT2

　　Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands

　　Job Function : Professional

　　FLSA Status : Professional

　　Relocation Option: Level II

　　Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

　　Number of Openings : 1

　　Req ID: 113850

　　Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

　　EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

　　The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

　　Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here ([email protected]?subject=Accessibility) and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

　　Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

　　Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

　　Pay Transparency Notice:

　　Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

　　The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact [email protected] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

　　WORKING CONDITIONS:

　　As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

　　Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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