Lead Instructor

StrataTech Education Group•Houston, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Instructor for the Mission-Critical Data Center Electrical Craft Upskilling program is a field-based leadership role responsible for the quality, consistency, and operational execution of StrataSKILLS instructor-led training programs delivered at client project sites. This role manages and develops a team of Electrical Craft Instructors, serves as the primary operational contact for client program managers, and steps in as lead instructor when program delivery or quality requires it. This engagement covers three 3–4 week ILT courses delivered in cohorts of 8–12 journeyman-level electricians: Low Voltage Systems Terminations and Testing (26 hours), Low Voltage Systems Motor and Equipment Wiring (30 hours), and Medium Voltage Termination, Maintenance, and Inspection (28 hours). All delivery is aligned to NFPA 70 (NEC 2023), NFPA 70E (2024), OSHA 1910.269, and IEEE 1584. This is primarily a leadership and quality role. The Lead Instructor manages the program, alongside delivery.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of hands-on field experience in commercial or industrial electrical work, with direct experience in LV systems (up to 1kV) and MV systems (1kV–34kV)
Demonstrated working knowledge of cable termination, termination hardware, heat shrink and cold shrink systems, crimping, and control cabinet work
Proficiency with switchgear, motor control systems, VFDs, and load center wiring at a journeyman level or above
Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.269, IEEE 1584, and NETA testing standards
Minimum 3 years in a supervisory, lead craft, or training role in an industrial or construction environment
Ability to lead and develop adult learners, including journeyman-level tradespeople with deep field experience
Experience managing multiple priorities and workstreams in a fast-moving, client-facing jobsite environment
Ability to pass client site access, background, and safety requirements

Nice To Haves

Journeyman or Master Electrician license
NCCER certification in Electrical or related trade
NFPA 70E Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) certification or equivalent
Experience working on large-scale EPC or industrial construction projects (Mission-Critical Data Center Client, Fluor, AECOM, or similar)
Familiarity with the client's quality standards, documentation practices, and site safety protocols
Prior Train-the-Trainer certification or instructional design experience
Experience with megger testing, HiPot testing, and other acceptance testing procedures for MV equipment

Responsibilities

Recruit, onboard, and supervise contract Electrical Craft Instructors across Mission-Critical Data Center Client program engagements
Conduct structured instructor observations with written feedback after each cohort delivery
Deliver instructor orientation and technical calibration before each cohort launch
Address performance gaps directly; escalate to the Senior Director when necessary
Maintain an instructor bench capable of covering LV and MV course tracks
Own day-to-day operational execution of Mission-Critical Data Center Client training programs at assigned project sites
Manage instructor scheduling, site logistics, materials readiness, and lab setup across cohorts
Monitor learner assessment results and practical evaluation outcomes to identify delivery gaps
Ensure all delivery aligns with StrataSKILLS-approved curriculum and client-specific standards built into the content
Enforce program SOPs for setup, delivery, documentation, and cohort closeout
Manage the structured pilot delivery (8–12 learners, four-week schedule) and lead the post-pilot refinement process
Step in as primary instructor during cohort launches, pilot delivery, coverage gaps, or quality-sensitive engagements
Demonstrate mastery of all three course tracks: LV Terminations & Testing, LV Motor & Equipment Wiring, and MV Termination/Maintenance/Inspection, to model expected delivery quality
Conduct practical skills assessments and provide structured feedback to learners on lab performance
Maintain accurate records of cohort rosters, attendance, assessment scores, and certificates of completion
Submit structured delivery reports to the Senior Director following each cohort
Document curriculum observations, lab sequencing issues, and equipment gaps for the Phase 4 refinement cycle
Ensure all client site access credentials, safety documentation, and instructor certifications remain current