Senior Training Instructor (Remote)

MEI Rigging & Crating•Albany, OR

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Training Instructor prepares and delivers technical, skill-based training across MEI Rigging & Crating’s workforce, including new hires, apprenticeship participants, and incumbent employees. The role coordinates the MEI Apprenticeship Training Program and related activities, including mentorship, field coaching, on-the-job training, Best Known Methods (BKMs), and candidate evaluations. The instructor works with the Director of Training and Development, Talent Development Managers, Training Specialists, regional training instructors, and other organizational leaders to develop and implement training solutions, identify organization-wide training needs, and address development opportunities. The position reports to the Director of Training and Development and requires travel to regional offices, anticipated to be up to 50%. Most work takes place indoors in a climate-controlled environment, with occasional work outdoors, in non-climate-controlled areas, or on uneven terrain.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ten years of experience as an advanced-level rigger, machinery mover, construction rigger, or in a similar role.
Knowledge of or experience with DOT regulations and CDL training programs and requirements.
Experience managing training programs and curricula, including short- and long-duration learning, and maintaining current training materials, topics, and records.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, and with a Windows-based operating system.
Strong organization and planning skills, adaptability and flexibility, and a customer-focused mindset.
Ability to convey complex or technical information to people at different levels and explain its meaning and uses.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including comfort delivering in-person instruction to groups of varying sizes.
Good command of English, including vocabulary and spelling, and ability to keep accurate, legible records in English.
Active listening and critical-thinking skills; professional and positive interactions; ability to follow direction and receive constructive feedback.
Self-directed and self-motivated, with efficient time-management skills.
Ability to analyze information, make determinations, solve problems, and positively influence others.
Valid driver’s license, insurability, and willingness and ability to travel frequently between regional offices.
Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment and demonstrate safety awareness, honesty, integrity, professionalism, open communication, and commitment to quality service.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Education, Training, Human Resources, Industrial Education, or a related field.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead apprenticeship curriculum needs assessments, design, instructional material development, assessment and evaluation, program revision, and delivery optimization.
Lead apprenticeship course delivery and presentations, including public speaking, logistics and scheduling, collaboration, continuous improvement, KPI support, and alignment with company values.
Oversee organization-wide training initiatives, monitor their effectiveness, and make adjustments as needed.
Manage employee skill-development initiatives, evaluate candidate qualifications and commitment, and support programs such as Entry-Level Driver Training.
Collaborate with training and organizational leaders to design and implement effective training solutions.
Conduct skill and knowledge gap analyses and align employees with appropriate training pathways.
Obtain or create training resources and presentations, including technical content, and facilitate individual and group training across multiple locations.
Maintain centralized organizational training records and ensure they meet audit and regulatory standards.
Monitor and report participant progress, milestones, and successes, and evaluate whether programs meet organizational goals.
Attend trade shows, seminars, and continuing education opportunities to maintain relevant subject-matter expertise.
Evaluate and interview new hires for potential success in training programs and alignment with organizational needs.