Training Instructor - Industrial Rigging

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Training Instructor primarily 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 associated training initiatives, including mentorship, field coaching, on-the-job training (OJT), Best Known Methods (BKMs), and candidate evaluations and interviewing. The instructor may support additional training programs as they develop 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 indoors in a climate-controlled environment. The role also involves occasional work outdoors, in non-climate-controlled environments, or on uneven terrain, and frequent travel between regional offices. The instructor frequently stands and sits, uses sight, touch, and hearing, communicates verbally, and uses a mouse, keyboard, and general office equipment. The role may require lifting or moving items weighing 20 pounds or more.

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 and 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; professional and positive interactions; ability to follow direction and accept constructive feedback.
Self-directed and self-motivated, with efficient time-management skills and the ability to encourage these skills in others.
Ability to analyze information, make determinations, solve problems, and positively influence others.
Valid driver’s license, ability to be insured, and willingness and ability to travel frequently between regional offices.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate safety awareness, honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, open communication, and commitment to quality service.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee the apprenticeship training initiative, identify qualified and willing mentors, pair mentors with mentees, and follow up on mentorship and on-the-job training activities.
Manage training projects and initiatives specific to regional office needs and monitor existing and new programs for effectiveness.
Oversee skill development training initiatives for legacy and incumbent employees, including assessing candidates’ 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 as needed.
Oversee field occupations training and development programs.
Maintain regional office training records, including employee signatures and documentation compliant with 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.