Electric Power Training Instructor

About the role

The Electric Power Technical Training Instructor at Yancey Bros. Co. is responsible for developing and conducting training programs to enhance the skills of employees and occasionally customers in the repair, installation, maintenance, programming, troubleshooting, diagnostics, tooling, proper processes, and operations of Electric Power equipment. This role also involves instructing safety topics and other topics that align with the company's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Confer with management and staff to determine training objectives and technical needs.
• Create training programs / implement existing training programs - including utilizing outlines, text, handouts, tests, and laboratory exercises.
• Lecture classes on safety, installation, programming, testing, maintenance, and repair of machinery, systems, and equipment - following outlines, handouts, and text materials.
• Demonstrate proper procedures being taught, such as programming, testing, and repair.
• Observe class participants in the classroom and in the lab setting - answering questions and determining additional activities to ensure learning.
• Create performance reports to evaluate learning.
• Facilitate instruction at an expected rate of up to 75% of available time.
• Schedule and secure equipment, training aides, training locations, and classroom-related materials.
• Lead intact work groups over extended periods of time in primarily shop settings to complete "Boot Camps" designed to produce entry-level technicians.
• Check-in, site visits, and reinforcement of taught skills/processes may be required to support established technician programs.
• Aid in monitoring the Career Development programs of our technical employees.
• Update and develop training aides used in the classroom.
• Deal with vendors.
• Administer written and practical exams and write performance reports to evaluate trainees' performance.
• Participate in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to obtain information/skill sets needed to retain competency in the training arena.
• Participate in required safety programs, work in a safe manner, and hold others accountable for safe actions.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of tools applicable to engines, switchgear, and industrial applications.
• Experience in the repair of related equipment and a desire to learn new.
• Effective communication skills - both verbal and through email.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participants and management.
• Ability to communicate through email - sending & receiving notes, attachments, meeting notifications, and working with a calendar function.
• Strong sense of urgency to serve employees.
• Valid Driver License.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience Level 3 Technician or above (equating to Yancey Bros Co Career Development Program) with 5 years of industry-related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in at least 2 of the following: Engines, Electronics, Electric Power Generation, and On-Highway Truck.
• Skilled in computer applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Acrobat, and other applications associated with building or presenting course material or presentations.
• The ability to communicate to participants and management effectively and professionally.
• The ability to communicate through email - sending & receiving notes, attachments, meeting notifications, and working with a calendar function.
• Effective use of Cat Systems (or ability to learn).
• The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Valid Driver License.

Skills

• The ability to communicate to participants and management effectively and professionally.
• The ability to communicate through email - sending & receiving notes, attachments, meeting notifications, and working with a calendar function.
• Effective use of Cat Systems (or ability to learn).
• The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Valid Driver License.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision, and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations, and more.
• Competitive Pay Structure.
• Individual Bonus Opportunities Available.
• 401k Plan.
• Strong Company Match.
• Employee Profit Sharing.
• Financial Wellness Coaching.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance.
• Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short & Long Term Disability.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Personal Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Career Development.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Ongoing Training.
• Advancement Opportunities.