Certified Hydraulic Instructor

Evolution Motion Solutions•Farmers Branch, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Hydraulic Instructor delivers hands-on technical instruction on the theory and application of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and other technologies to internal and external customers. Instruction is provided according to established guidelines and developed content, including fluid power courses based on Evolution’s published textbooks. The instructor develops and updates course content, prepares instructional materials, and coordinates the transportation and setup of training equipment at training sites. The role also promotes and sells training courses, serves as a senior technical contact for customers, and provides guidance on system improvements. The instructor mentors junior hydraulic specialists, uses advanced diagnostic tools to resolve complex hydraulic system problems, and keeps current with hydraulic technology developments to recommend or implement improvements to training. Additional duties may be assigned. The position involves a general office environment as well as movement through customer sites such as warehouses, shipyards, oil field rigs, and manufacturing facilities. Travel is required, and work outside normal business hours may be necessary.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience delivering technical training; fluid power training is strongly preferred.
Application experience in fluid power may be considered as a substitute for teaching experience.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact appropriately across all organizational levels.
Ability to deliver high-quality customer service and handle difficult situations professionally and tactfully.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot technical instructional equipment, such as a projector and laptop.
Ability to understand and effectively convey complex technical principles.
Ability to travel to customer sites.
Ability to move through customer sites, including warehouses, shipyards, oil field rigs, and manufacturing facilities.
Ability to transport items such as a laptop computer, small products or parts, product books, or catalogs; the role also involves long periods of sitting while driving or riding to customer sites.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field such as engineering, engineering technology, or industrial distribution.
IFPS certification.
Service or repair experience in fluid power or a related field.
Experience in technical curriculum development.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, in-person instruction at hands-on training schools.
Promote and sell training courses to individuals and companies.
Teach fluid power courses based on Evolution’s published textbooks.
Develop and renew course content.
Prepare instructional materials.
Transport or coordinate logistics for transporting training equipment and materials.
Set up training equipment and materials at training sites.
Serve as a senior point of contact for customers, addressing technical inquiries and providing guidance on system improvements.
Train and mentor junior hydraulic specialists.
Use advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and resolve complex hydraulic system problems.
Stay updated on hydraulic technology and recommend or implement technologies or techniques to enhance training.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.