Trainer

Barnhart Crane & Rigging•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Trainer assists Barnhart’s Training team in developing, delivering, and maintaining high-quality training programs that equip team members with the knowledge and practical skills needed to work safely and effectively. Training includes classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and virtual sessions delivered at the Memphis Training Center and branch locations. The Trainer also develops instructional materials and multimedia content, supports course design and assessments, maintains training records, and helps improve training systems and processes. The role serves as the department’s Safety Officer, leading and documenting weekly safety meetings and helping ensure training facilities and equipment meet applicable safety standards. The Trainer collaborates with subject matter experts, branch teams, and remote trainers to identify training needs and develop course materials and local training capabilities. The position also contributes to filming and producing training videos and Barnhart University content, and maintains the Training Center’s setup and readiness. Travel and flexible hours may be needed.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of Barnhart processes, tools, Standard Operating Procedures, and safety standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Experience with IFS or similar ERP or training-record systems.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including comfort speaking on camera.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed.
Creative mindset and a passion for teaching, mentoring, and process improvement.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Webex and video production tools.
Prior field, rigging, or crane operations experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct classroom, hands-on, and virtual training sessions for Barnhart employees across a variety of disciplines.
Deliver training at the Memphis Training Center and branch locations as needed; travel is required.
Develop and present instructional materials, including PowerPoint presentations, videos, and other multimedia content.
Appear on camera for instructional videos and live demonstrations as needed.
Use Webex and other presentation tools to facilitate remote training sessions.
Partner with Training Department staff and subject matter experts to create, update, and refine course materials, Standard Operating Procedures, Innovation Catalog (ICE) sheets, and other training documentation.
Develop and administer knowledge and practical assessments to evaluate student performance.
Review and update training materials to align with company policies, safety standards, and operational processes.
Record and maintain training attendance, results, and history in IFS and the MyBarnhart Learning Management System (LMS).
Support audits by identifying and correcting data-entry errors in training records.
Assist in developing and implementing training systems, course management tools, and process improvements.
Serve as the department’s Safety Officer and lead and document weekly safety meetings.
Ensure training equipment, facilities, and surrounding areas are maintained according to schedule and safety standards.
Provide feedback to improve training programs based on lessons learned, field input, and evolving company needs.
Build relationships across the branch network to identify training needs and develop local trainers and evaluators.
Support the development and supervision of remote trainers for specialized programs, including Journeyman Rigger, Gantry, Heavy Machine Moving, and Goldhofer.
Participate in script development, filming, and production of training videos and Barnhart University content.
Collaborate in reviewing, editing, and finalizing course materials and multimedia projects.
Maintain the Training Center’s setup, equipment, and readiness for courses.
Perform additional duties as required by the Training Department Manager.