Training Instructor - Industrial Rigging

MEI Rigging & Crating • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

The Training Instructor primarily prepares and delivers technical, skill-based training to newly hired MEI team members, apprenticeship program participants, and incumbent employees. The role coordinates the MEI Apprenticeship Training Program and oversees related training initiatives, including mentorship, field coaching, on-the-job training (OJT), Best Known Methods (BKMs), and candidate evaluations and interviews. The instructor may also support additional training programs as they develop and works with regional office management, the Training and Development Director, and Talent Development Managers on training concepts and program development. The role also helps identify employee and staff training requirements and development needs.

Most work takes place indoors in a climate-controlled environment, with occasional work outdoors, in non-climate-controlled spaces, or on uneven terrain. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Frequent local travel between regional offices is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience as an intermediate-level rigger, machinery mover, construction rigger, or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of or experience with DOT regulations and CDL training programs and requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, and 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 all staff 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 understanding of English, including word meaning and spelling, and ability to keep accurate, legible records in English.
• Active listening and critical-thinking skills.
• Professional, positive interactions with others; ability to follow direction and receive constructive feedback.
• Self-directed and self-motivated, with the ability to manage time efficiently and encourage efficient time management in others.
• 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.
• Commitment to job-site safety, effective teamwork, honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, open communication, and quality customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Training, Human Resources, Industrial Education, or a related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
• Experience delivering training programs and curricula, including short- and long-duration learning.
• Ability to maintain current and relevant training materials, topics, and records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the apprenticeship training initiative; identify and pair qualified, willing mentors with mentees; and follow up on mentorship and on-the-job training activities.
• Oversee and manage training projects and initiatives specific to regional office needs, and monitor existing and new programs for effectiveness.
• Oversee skill-development initiatives for legacy and incumbent employees, including evaluating candidates for interest, commitment, and qualifications for training programs such as Entry Level Driver Training.
• Perform gap analyses and evaluate employee proficiencies to help determine appropriate development paths.
• Obtain or produce training materials and presentations, including technical training information, and deliver training to individuals or groups as needed.
• Oversee field-occupations training and development programs.
• Maintain regional-office training records, including employee signatures and information needed to meet audit requests.
• Evaluate and report student progress, milestones, and successes, and assess training-program effectiveness.
• Attend trade shows, seminars, continuing-education opportunities, and related activities to attain and maintain subject matter expertise.
• Evaluate and interview new hires for the interest or skills needed to enter and successfully complete training programs.
• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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