Fusion Trainer

Opportunities Page • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Fusion Trainer provides ISCO associates and customers with training on the safe and productive use of heat fusion equipment in compliance with industry standards. The trainer teaches and facilitates training through lectures, hands-on equipment instruction, and live virtual classes presented via a laptop camera. Training takes place at company facilities and customer locations throughout Canada.

The role maintains knowledge of applicable industry standards for HDPE fusion, including CSA and ASTM, and helps keep training content current and accurate. The trainer promotes safety and follows company safety policies, maintains familiarity with computer software and upgrades, and performs other duties as assigned. The position also evaluates trainees, contributes to developing training programs and materials, maintains an organized training environment, and completes trainee documentation according to company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of experience operating and maintaining the required fusion equipment and fusing according to an approved procedure or standard.
• At least five years of technical experience or a four-year college degree.
• Specific knowledge of inspecting heat fusion joints visually and using data-recording device information on hydraulic fusion machines in accordance with industry standards.
• Specific knowledge of destructive test methods used to test the integrity of heat fusion joints.
• At least three years of work experience operating powered industrial equipment.
• At least two years of prior training experience.
• Demonstrable public-speaking or training experience, in-house or outside the company.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability and willingness to travel on commercial flights as needed for training and product support.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and extra time as needed, including weekday extra hours, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays and holidays.
• Proven presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• A degree, certificate, or other credential from an industry, trade, or technical school.
• Specialized industry-related training courses.
• Practical experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate fusion equipment training through lectures, hands-on instruction, and live virtual classes.
• Provide training at company facilities and customer locations throughout Canada.
• Maintain working knowledge of industry standards related to HDPE fusion, including CSA and ASTM.
• Assist with keeping training content current and accurate.
• Promote safety, practice safe work habits, and comply with safety policies.
• Maintain knowledge of computer software and upgrades through company training or continuing education.
• Evaluate trainees’ comprehension of course material and ability to perform heat fusion.
• Assist with developing new training programs and training materials and aids.
• Maintain a clean and organized training atmosphere.
• Complete and submit trainee training documentation according to company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED