Part-Time Gas Utility Construction and Service Instructor

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed, valuing the unique skills, perspectives, and solutions each team member brings.

Department: College of Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
Reports To: Dean, Associate
Location: Green Bay
Salary: $45.00 per class hour contracted

About the role

Part-Time faculty are an integral part of the College’s staff, helping provide all learners with the highest quality learning opportunities when, where, and how they want it. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part-time faculty opportunities. NWTC will keep your application on file as a potential candidate for positions as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Utilize engaging instructional strategies and methodologies which foster student success both in and outside of the classroom.
• Maintain accurate student records and communication.
• Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in the achievement of their learning and career goals, including being accessible to students outside of scheduled classroom time.
• Provide educational leadership and work effectively with faculty, administration, and campus support staff.
• Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required by other agencies to maintain individual and program accreditation.
• Comply with College policies and practices related to instruction, assessment, and delivery.
• Manage the instructional process and associated curriculum development and review for the program.
• Train students in construction, maintenance, and operation of transmission and distribution systems, electrical circuits, protective piping devices, regulatory requirements, troubleshooting theory and practice, venting, ANSI-Z223.1 code, and comparable support activities.
• Train students in the safe operation of heavy construction equipment related to the gas utility industry.
• Train students in all processes of joining steel and plastic gas pipelines.
• Provide emergency response training related to the natural gas industry.
• Prepare students for a class A commercial driver’s license.
• Instruct students in gas appliance relight and safety inspections.
• Instruct students on gas measurement, including gas metering and gas regulators.
• Train students on underground pipe locating equipment, installation of gas mains and services, and the operation and maintenance of the gas pipeline system.
• Maintain certification for Operator Qualifications (OQ) including required testing and professional development.

Requirements

• A Technical Diploma in the subject area and five years of related experience in the gas utility service and construction industry, including at least one year within the last five years.
• Experience may include:
  • Gas Construction Mechanic
  • Gas Service Mechanic
  • Installation, maintenance, and operation of natural gas distribution systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers
  • Installation, maintenance, and operation of propane systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers
  • Installation and repair of natural and propane gas appliances for residential and commercial customers
• Completion of an OSHA Safety Course and a Construction Equipment Operator course.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the District’s standard insurance policy terms.
• Employment is conditional on the completion of a background check and drug test with acceptable results.

Qualifications

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred or capable of obtaining one.
• Operator Qualifications (OQ) Evaluator.
• Qualified in PE fusion.
• Previous teaching experience with adult learners is preferred.
• Welding experience and gas appliances relight experience preferred.
• Prior leadership role which involves training and instruction preferred.
• Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support the College’s values.
• Demonstrate behaviors and actions that create respectful environments and services for all, and the ability to work effectively across differences in background and experience.

Schedule

Flexibility in schedule is required for day, night, or weekend classes as needed.