Instructor - Lines

2 weeks ago


Kleinburg, Canada Hydro One Networks Inc Full time

**48569** - **Kleinburg** - **Regular** - **Ongoing**

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One

This Instructor, Lines - Tx role will support the Transmission Lines Training Operation based out of the Kleinburg Training Operation. This includes both the Hydro One Apprentice Program, the external Mearie Lines Apprenticeship Program, and Hydro One BES Training Program. A skilled trades Reginal Maintainer Lines (RLM) / Power Line Technican (PLT) background is required.
- Prepare and update training lessons and other training assignments for Internal Hydro One and external personnel. Conduct various technical training courses pertaining to topics such as electrical, electronics, mechanics, instrumentation, or other specialties including troubleshooting, systems studies, and computer systems.
- Receive assignment and outline of requirements from Supervisor.
- Perform necessary field and office research.
- Maintain an awareness of the continuing development in training personnel and keep abreast of the changing pace of modern technology.
- Contact knowledgeable staff to solicit professional and practical views and suggestion for inclusion in lessons.
- Prepare and update lessons according to findings.
- Submit draft copies to Supervisor for approval and incorporate modifications as instructed.
- Arrange for the production of lesson material and distribute and retain copies as required.
- Present classroom material and ensure that trainees have an adequate understanding of what is being presented and that learning has taken place. Prove through established feedback methods that the lessons have been completely presented.
- Provide instruction workshops and laboratories in the areas of skill training required for all levels of development.
- Provide instruction in appropriate levels of: mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, Transport and Work Equipment operation and electronic controls, instrumentation and computer equipment as required.
- Supervise trainees and others on a continuing basis during their attendance at the classroom, workshop and laboratory.
- Assign work with instructions and direction as deemed necessary.
- Provide advice and guidance during progress and assist in resolving problem areas or clarifying instructions not readily understood.
- Review work assignments during progress as necessary and check work upon completion of assignment.
- Maintain order in the classroom, workshop and laboratory.
- Advise Supervisor of any problems.
- Participate in the preparation and setting of evaluations complete with marking and grading schemes to gauge comprehension, knowledge and preparedness of personnel receiving instructions.
- Forward evaluation to Supervisor and other interested parties as advised.
- Assist others as assigned in setting up workshops, laboratories and other training areas for skill training, including the use of tools and equipment.
- Work with others in developing training aids to enhance presentation of lessons.
- Review lessons developed for instructing, to determine where teaching aids could be most effective.
- Recommend the purchase of commercially available items for training purposes and obtain as approved.
- Develop graphs and charts and arrange for photographic and/or printing services as required to produce copies, slides, transparencies, and the like.
- Collaborate with other training groups in the interchange and shared use of teaching aids or facilities.
- Visit Company locations across the province to observe equipment in operation and the methods, techniques, and procedures in practice under current modes of operation, in order to become personally familiar with new and modern equipment and methods.
- Maintain comprehensive records of individual participant attendance, achievement and progress in training. Provide assessment information in this respect to supervisory staff responsible for the total progress and development of trainees and other personnel in training.
- Maintain workshop laboratory learning centre equipment in good working order and take inventory of equipment, tools and consumable items from time to time and report discrepancies to Supervisor for action.
- Perform other duties as required.

**Selection Criteria**:
**Education**:

- Requires a knowledge of the principles and theories sufficient to allow an understanding of the principles of equipment operation utilized in the Company at a level to adequately carry out the training activities related to