Critical environment Technical Trainer

Microsoft•Quincy, WA

6d•$77,800 - $169,900•Onsite

About The Position

In alignment with Microsoft values, this role contributes to establishing technical training delivery, workforce training needs analysis, and engaging in procedural change management activities in support of datacenters. The Critical Environment (CE) Technical Trainer will leverage technical and adult learning fundamentals to evaluate and report on training activities in datacenters and develop their own skills while coaching learners in their career growth. This is an on-site datacenter role with limited work-from-home opportunities. Microsoft CO+I is the engine powering cloud services, and this role is key in delivering core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services. CO+I focuses on employee personal and professional development, offering programs like Career Rotation, Diversity & Inclusion events, and professional certifications. Microsoft's infrastructure includes a large global portfolio of over 200 datacenters, supporting over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses. Environmental sustainability and optimization are forefront in datacenter design and operations. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, integrity, and accountability with a growth mindset.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years training, education, critical environments (CE), cloud systems, datacenter environments, server environments, or computer technologies experience OR equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
4+ Hands-on experience in a technical capacity with maintaining facility cooling, electrical, mechanical and life safety systems, Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Branch Circuit Monitoring (BCM), Building Automation Systems (BAS), and Battery Monitoring Systems (BMS).
2+ years experience in training delivery and readiness operations or demonstrated project management skills.
Analysis and writing: ability to diagnose or represent training data and anecdotal feedback in meaningful ways.
Operational Planning & Project Management: structured thinking and planning, with a bias for execution.

Responsibilities

Deliver single to multi-day training or other learning experiences in-person or virtually with minimal supervision leveraging a variety of delivery methods, including presentations, discussions, labs, and simulations.
Use digitally enhanced instructor-led resources to effectively deliver technology-based learning experiences that prepare Critical Environment technicians for local qualifications.
Apply classroom management techniques such as flexible learning, behavioral reinforcement, and time management to reinforce learning while engaging with learners to ensure content and concepts are understood and aligned with operational goals.
Create a friendly, supportive environment and encourage learners to ask questions; monitor the progress of learners to appropriately reinforce important learning; participate in hands-on lab activities to further build upon learning; and provide course content feedback to broader Learning team using appropriate internal team channels as necessary to ensure consistency and relevance across our curriculum portfolio.
Align learning preparation with relevant metrics for measuring success (e.g., cloud consumption, survey feedback).
Build awareness of the latest features, technologies, and processes and incorporate those into current learning experiences to ensure quality learning environment and delivery.