Apprenticeship Trainer (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Mansfield, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Apprenticeship Trainer is an advanced educator and subject-matter expert responsible for delivering instruction across a broad range of construction competencies. This includes advanced construction craft theory, complex construction craft systems, transformers, construction craft, power distribution, troubleshooting, and industrial construction craft systems. This role involves teaching in classroom, distance learning, and field settings. The Apprenticeship Trainer evaluates student performance, recommends improvements to course materials, and contributes to program quality and accreditation compliance. Additionally, this role provides operational support for Construction Apprenticeship programs, including managing apprentice enrollment and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. The role also helps maintain accurate documentation, ratios, and checks and balances to support program integrity. The Apprenticeship Trainer provides curriculum leadership, supports accreditation requirements, mentors less experienced instructors, and assists in developing new training content. This role also plays a key part in supporting apprenticeship program operations, including enrollment, scheduling, tracking, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain NCCER construction craft Instructor Certification.
Extensive journey-level or technician-level experience in construction.
More than three years of successful experience teaching in a vocational/technical construction program.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) for tracking, reporting, and delivering training.
Ability to create, edit, and deliver digital training materials using presentation, document, and spreadsheet tools.
Familiarity with virtual training platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx).
Strong general computer literacy, including file management, digital communication, and basic troubleshooting.
Experience using or adapting instructional technology tools such as projectors, smart boards, online testing systems, or content-authoring tools.
Ability to work, communicate, and deliver instruction effectively in both in-person and remote environments.
6+ years relevant experience required.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 8 years of field operations experience, including 5+ years at Journeyman level.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring trainers or leading training teams.
Strong understanding of construction apprenticeship standards, regulatory compliance, and ratio management processes.
Advanced certifications such as NCCER Master Trainer or equivalent discipline-related credentials.
Proven experience in curriculum development, assessment creation, and enhancement of instructional materials.
Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple instructional and operational responsibilities.
Relevant training experience in industrial or commercial construction environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (additional industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
NCCER Instructor Certification and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong general computer literacy, including use of instructional technology and documentation tools.
Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced classroom, distance learning, and field-based construction craft training.
Coordinate and oversee training sessions for apprentices, journeymen, and site supervision personnel, ensuring alignment with program goals and site-specific needs.
Teach complex construction topics such as advanced construction craft, distribution systems, transformers, and industrial construction craft systems.
Maintain a professional, safe, and highly effective learning environment.
Conduct thorough student evaluations and ensure successful achievement of course outcomes.
Design, review, and enhance construction craft curriculum and training materials.
Recommend improvements based on student performance, field needs, and industry standards.
Participate in accreditation, compliance reviews, and program documentation.
Lead development of advanced training content and assessments.
Support management of construction apprenticeship program operations.
Coordinate apprentice enrollment, registration, scheduling, and progress tracking.
Ensure compliance with apprenticeship regulations and documentation requirements.
Manage Journeyworker and Apprentice Tracking to maintain ratio compliance.
Maintain accurate training records, tracking systems, and quality checks.
Lead training planning activities, including scheduling, content preparation, and communication with site leadership.
Conduct NCCER construction craft training and maintain NCCER Instructor credentials.
Deliver advanced construction craft and staff training on tools, processes, and procedures.
Maintain accurate tracking of training completion for all personnel.
Partner with program leadership to evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements.
Provide coaching, feedback, and direction to less experienced instructors.