Instructional Designer/Senior Instructional Designer at PPL Corporation in Louisville, KY

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Company Summary Statement As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today. Overview The Instructional Designer is responsible for collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders to conceptualize, design, and develop highly interactive learning solutions (e-learning, instructor-led training, simulations, webinars, and blended solutions) that address business needs and improve performance of PPL employees. These solutions can address skills (mostly technical), compliance, and safety related instruction. The Instructional Designer is experienced with learning principles so they many analyze, design, develop, and evaluate instructional materials and programs. They must be able to communicate and collaborate with employees within the organization, demonstrating application of a systematic approach to training (SAT model, ADDIE model, etc.), needs analysis techniques, adult learning theory, and effective learning solutions. The Sr. Instructional Designer is responsible for working closely with subject matter experts and others to conceptualize, design, and develop highly interactive learning solutions (e-learning, instructor-led training, simulations, webinars, and blended solutions) that target learning objectives and improve performance of PPL employees. These solutions can address skills (mostly technical), compliance, and safety related instruction. The Senior Instructional Designer is familiar with learning principles so they many analyze, design, develop, and evaluate instructional materials and programs. The Sr. Instructional Designer must be able to communicate with employees at all levels in the organization, demonstrating a solid understanding of a systematic approach to training (SAT model, ADDIE model, etc.), needs analysis techniques, adult learning theory, and all aspects of e-Learning design and development. Responsibilities Instructional Designer: • Applies instructional design expertise to create learning solutions using various media such as CBT/WBT programming, video, sound, webinars, and classroom technology. Develops content, scripts, storyboards, and program flow for multimedia production. • Applies expertise in instructional systems design to develop interactive lessons within the classroom setting, utilizing various learning compression methodologies—including accelerated learning and participant-centered approaches—to optimise the educational experience. • Defines the necessary requirements, evaluation methods, and feedback processes for developing webinars, computerized tests, E-Learning modules, and highly interactive classroom lessons, as well as making recommendations for integrating technology into classroom settings. • Consults with instructors and experts to enhance the student experience through varied teaching methods. • Researches and makes recommendations on educational best practices, instructional resourc