Automation and Process Controls Maintenance Instructor- B2B

Position Summary: The Automation and Process Controls Instructor delivers the StrataTech pre-developed program curriculum to current technicians looking to upskill their knowledge. This is an advanced technical training role covering industrial automation, controls systems, PLC programming, fluid power, and power transmission. Students are employed maintenance technicians sent by skilled trades partners to build skills directly applicable to their daily operations. The Automation and Process Controls Instructor is technically credible, instructionally disciplined, and professional enough to represent StrataTech in a client-facing environment. Responsibilities: Instruction and Curriculum Delivery Deliver assigned program curriculum in classroom and lab settings with technical accuracy and instructional clarityFollow the curriculum as designed. Content is not substituted or modified without approval from the Senior Director or B2B Curriculum ManagerAdapt delivery style to meet the needs of adult learners across varying levels of prior experience without compromising technical content or pacingPrepare for each session in advance. Students and client personnel notice the difference between an instructor who is ready and one who is notMaintain accurate attendance records and student progress documentation throughout each cohortIdentify students who are struggling and intervene early. Lab Management and Safety Set up and manage the lab environment for each session; equipment operational, materials staged, space organized before students arriveEnforce all safety protocols without exception. PPE, OSHA compliance, and lab conduct standards are non-negotiableReset the lab at the conclusion of each cohort to full operational conditionMaintain the lab to a standard that reflects professional pride, not minimum compliance Student Engagement and Outcomes Hold students to the standard the program requires. An employed technician leaving this program must be prepared to pass a Multi-skilled Assessment Test and/or Ramsey Exam. Create a learning environment that is structured, respectful, and demanding. Adult learners with field experience respond to instructors who know their material and expect effortManage classroom and lab conduct consistently. Address disruption or disengagement directly and professionallyProvide students with clear, actionable feedback throughout the program, not only at formal evaluation points Professional Conduct and Client Representation Conduct yourself as a representative of StrataTech in every interactionCommunicate with client personnel professionally and within the scope of your role. Questions or concerns that exceed that scope are escalated to the Senior Director within the same business dayComplete all reporting, documentation, and administrative requirements on timeCommunicate scheduling needs, equipment issues, or student concerns to the Senior Director proactively Automation and Process Controls, Specific Technical Delivery Deliver PLC programming and troubleshooting labs using Learning Lab curriculum. Students must complete the program able to read ladder logic, identify faults, and perform basic physical connectionsInstruct on VFD installation, parameter setting, and fault diagnosis. Deliver sensor identification, wiring, and IO Link integration labs. Students will work with photoelectric, proximity, ultrasonic, and safety sensors in multiple configurationsDeliver hydraulic and pneumatic system labs with emphasis on system understanding, PM procedures, and fault isolation. Depth of hydraulics instruction is calibrated to client operationsCover conveyor system maintenance including belt tensioning, alignment, drive inspection, and controls troubleshootingInstruct on power transmission including shaft alignment, bearing inspection and replacement, gear drive PM, and belt and chain drive maintenanceDeliver PLC-integrated conveyor system and motion control troubleshooting in real-world application scenariosDeliver fluid power labs with hydraulic and pneumatic circuit construction, PM procedures, and fault isolation Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED minimum with related field experience. Ability to work individually and within a groupExcellent written and communication skills5 or more years of hands-on field experience in the assigned technical discipline within the past 10 yearsProficiency with basic digital tools including documentation platforms and learning management systemsHands-on experience with PLC systems — Allen-Bradley MicroLogix or ControlLogix strongly preferredWorking knowledge of VFD systems, motor controls, and industrial sensor wiringExperience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems in an industrial or DC maintenance environmentNFPA 70E and OSHA 10 certification People Responsibilities: No direct responsibilities required Physical Environment: Work can be performed in a variety of settings, from temperature-controlled office environments to outdoor areas exposed to the elementsIncumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminalIncumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipmentStooping, bending twisting, and reaching may be requiredWork may be completed in online/virtual or shop/lab environment Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.