HVAC/R Instructor and Safety Coordinator

StrataTech Education Group•Irving, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

At StrataTech/TWS/RSI, we are zealous advocates of positive and sustainable life change through skilled trades education. We are laser-focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others. Collectively, our organizational core values are focused on promoting an incredible work environment, with genuine and authentic people, which is both challenging and fun, while focused on serving the needs of others. Together, we are united with the desire to make a positive impact in the lives we touch and in the communities we serve.

Requirements

Technical accuracy and instructional clarity in HVAC/R
Adherence to curriculum guidelines and approval processes
Ability to adapt instructional delivery for adult learners with varying experience levels
Thorough preparation for each instructional session
Proficiency in maintaining accurate student records and documentation
Ability to identify and support struggling students
Competence in setting up and managing lab environments
Strict enforcement of safety protocols, including PPE and OSHA compliance
Ability to reset lab to full operational condition after each cohort
Commitment to maintaining high standards of lab organization and cleanliness
Ability to maintain high student performance standards
Skill in creating a structured, respectful, and demanding learning environment
Effective classroom and lab conduct management
Ability to provide clear and actionable student feedback
Professional conduct and representation of the organization
Professional communication with clients and appropriate escalation of issues
Timely completion of administrative and reporting tasks
Proactive communication regarding scheduling, equipment, and student concerns
Expertise in refrigeration fundamentals, including EPA 608 standards
Knowledge of commercial HVAC system operation (rooftop units, air handling units, chilled water systems, building automation controls)
Proficiency in HVAC/R electrical systems (motor controls, contactors, relays, thermostat wiring, control board diagnostics)
Ability to conduct hands-on labs for HVAC/R, covering component identification, circuit tracing, system operation, and diagnostics
Skill in teaching structured diagnostic methodology for HVAC/R system troubleshooting
Ability to instruct on LOTO procedures, electrical safety, and refrigerant safety protocols

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned program curriculum in classroom and lab settings with technical accuracy and instructional clarity
Follow the curriculum as designed. Content is not substituted or modified without approval from the Senior Director or B2B Curriculum Manager
Adapt delivery style to meet the needs of adult learners across varying levels of prior experience without compromising technical content or pacing
Prepare for each session in advance. Students and client personnel notice the difference between an instructor who is ready and one who is not
Maintain accurate attendance records and student progress documentation throughout each cohort
Identify students who are struggling and intervene early.
Set up and manage the lab environment for each session; equipment operational, materials staged, space organized before students arrive
Enforce all safety protocols without exception. PPE, OSHA compliance, and lab conduct standards are non-negotiable
Reset the lab at the conclusion of each cohort to full operational condition
Maintain the lab to a standard that reflects professional pride, not minimum compliance
Hold students to the standard the program requires.
Create a learning environment that is structured, respectful, and demanding. Adult learners with little to no field experience respond to instructors who know their material and expect instructor effort
Manage classroom and lab conduct consistently. Address disruption or disengagement directly and professionally
Provide students with clear, actionable feedback throughout the program, not only at formal evaluation points
Conduct yourself as a representative of StrataTech in every interaction
Communicate with client personnel professionally and within the scope of your role. Questions or concerns that exceed that scope are escalated to the Senior Director within the same business day
Complete all reporting, documentation, and administrative requirements on time
Communicate scheduling needs, equipment issues, or student concerns to the Senior Director proactively
Deliver refrigeration fundamentals including refrigerant properties, refrigeration cycle theory, system components, and refrigerant safety and handling in compliance with EPA 608 standards
Instruct on commercial HVAC system operation; rooftop units, air handling units, chilled water systems, and building automation controls as applicable to client operations
Deliver electrical systems content for HVAC/R including; motor controls, contactors, relays, thermostat wiring, and control board diagnostics
Conduct hands-on labs using commercial HVAC training units. Students must be able to identify components, trace refrigerant circuits, perform system startup and shutdown, and read system pressures and temperatures
Deliver system troubleshooting labs with structured diagnostic methodology. Students must complete the program able to follow a logical fault isolation process rather than substituting parts
Instruct on LOTO procedures specific to HVAC/R equipment, electrical safety, and refrigerant safety protocols at every onsite session

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision (with Company paid employee only dental & vision option) plus access to virtual doctor’s visits
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
401(k) Employer Match
Short- & Long-Term Disability – Company Paid
Basic Life Insurance – Company Paid
12 Paid Holidays
Your Birthday off – Company Paid
3 weeks PTO – 1st yr. (accrual)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Headspace membership – Company Paid
Marquee Health Well-Being Program – Company Paid
Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and other optional insurance plans