Craft Trainer

Overview We are currently seeking a Divisional Craft Trainer - Pipe to assist the Director of Craft Training with the internal craft training programs and external partnerships with Registered Apprentice Programs. This position will support the career development of apprentices, helpers, and craft professionals through nationwide training and mentoring efforts and includes travel as needed. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers. There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company: Challenging, complex workCreative and innovative problem-solving environmentSupportive, communicative managers who reward hard workOpportunities for growth, training, and developmentFlexibility in career path & progressionOpportunities to work and live all over the United States Responsibilities Primary contact for Training Director for Water Division on all craft training initiativesPrimary contact for all levels of craft professionals attending internal craft training programsPrimary contact for apprentices enrolled in external Registered Apprentice ProgramsAssisting the Director with development of craft training classroom and hands-on contentDelivering craft training classroom and hands-on content through live in-person, live online, and recorded sessionsAssist the Director with development and implementation of leadership training for foremenCraft Training for entry level employees on construction basics (hand & power tool usage, print reading, construction math, basic rigging, construction safety) including assisting the Director with all session planning and coordination that is requiredCraft Training for journey level employees and above on advanced construction topics depending on Trainer’s specialty (Concrete, Pipe, Steel, etc) to consist of specialty tool usage and installation techniques. This includes assisting the Director with all session planning and coordination that is required with jobsite teams, vendors, and guest instructorsEmployee mentoring and/or coaching for all levels of craft professionals (entry, journey, foreman).Supports divisional recruiting events, when possibleReporting responsibilities for career and training activitiesAssist the Director at divisional meetings and jobsites, to market and advertise craft training initiativesAssists in development of new training initiatives and programsCoordinates with other regional managers on training and development initiatives Qualifications Journey level competency in one or more trades: Carpentry, Concrete, Civil, Pipe, Structural Steel, Survey, Equipment Operation, or Mechanical/Millwright3 years of mentoring early career craft professionals (apprentices and/or helpers) as a Journeyman, Foreman, or SuperintendentNCCER Craft Instructor certification, or ability to obtainRegular travel required (50-75%), to jobsites & regional offices, home most weekendsBilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not requiredMust commit to a 2 year rotation in order to qualify internally Division: Water Job Category: Human Capital Job Type: Full_time The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran