Training Instructor

MEI Rigging & Crating•Sparks, NV

About The Position

The Training Instructor prepares and delivers technical, skill-based instruction to newly hired MEI team members, apprenticeship 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 employment candidate evaluations and interviews. The instructor may also support additional training programs as they evolve and works frequently with regional office management, the Training and Development Director, and Talent Development Managers on training concepts and program development. The position also helps identify employee and staff training requirements and development needs. Most work takes place in a normal indoor, climate-controlled environment. The role also involves occasional work outdoors, in non-climate-controlled environments, or on uneven terrain, and frequent local travel between regional offices. The instructor frequently stands and sits, uses sight, touch, hearing, speech, a computer mouse and keyboard, and general office equipment, and may lift or move items weighing 20 pounds or more. The position requires a safety-focused approach, effective teamwork, honesty, integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to quality service.

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 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 and concepts to staff at all levels and explain their 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 meanings and spelling, and ability to keep accurate, legible records in English.
Active listening and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to interact professionally and positively, follow direction, and receive constructive feedback.
Self-directed and self-motivated, with efficient time-management skills and the ability to encourage these 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 locally.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain a strong focus on safety, honesty, integrity, professionalism, and quality service.
Ability to meet the described physical and work-environment demands, including frequent standing and sitting and occasional lifting or moving of items weighing 20 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee the apprenticeship training initiative, identify and pair willing, qualified mentors with mentees, and follow up on mentorship and on-the-job training activities.
Oversee and manage training projects and initiatives tailored to regional office needs, and monitor programs for effectiveness.
Oversee skill-development training initiatives for legacy and incumbent employees, including assessing candidates for interest, commitment, and qualifications for programs such as Entry Level Driver Training.
Conduct 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.
Oversee field occupations training and development programs.
Maintain regional office training records, including employee signatures and records that meet audit requirements.
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 and skills needed to enter and successfully complete training programs.
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.