Training Instructor - Industrial Rigging

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC•Chantilly, VA

11h

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 related initiatives involving mentorship, field coaches, 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 develop. The position works frequently with regional office management, the Training and Development Director, and Talent Development Managers on training concepts and program development. It also helps identify employee and staff training requirements and development needs. The instructor maintains training records, assesses learner progress and program effectiveness, and supports field occupations training and development. Most work takes place indoors in a climate-controlled environment, with occasional work outdoors, in non-climate-controlled settings, or on uneven terrain. 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 MS 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 communicate complex or technical information and concepts to staff at all levels, and to interpret and explain the meaning and use of information.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and comfort delivering in-person instruction to groups or crowds 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 receive constructive feedback.
Self-directed and self-motivated, with the ability to manage time efficiently and encourage others to do so.
Ability to analyze information, make determinations, solve problems, and positively influence others.
Valid driver’s license, insurability, and willingness and ability to travel locally between regional offices frequently.
Ability to stand frequently, sometimes for long periods, sit frequently, use sight, touch, and hearing, communicate verbally, and use a mouse, keyboard, and general office equipment.
Ability to occasionally work outdoors, in a non-climate-controlled environment, or on uneven terrain, and to lift or move items weighing 20 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Training, Human Resources, Industrial Education, or a related field.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Experience delivering training programs and curricula, including short-duration and long-duration learning, and maintaining 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 addressing regional office needs, and monitor existing and new programs for effectiveness.
Oversee skill development training initiatives for legacy and incumbent employees, including evaluating 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 suitable training materials and presentations, including technical training content, and deliver instruction to individuals or groups as needed.
Oversee field occupations training and development programs.
Maintain training records for each regional office, including systems for obtaining employee signatures and retaining information in compliance with audit requests.
Evaluate and report student progress, milestones, and successes, and compare results with the applicable training program to assess 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.
Follow safety awareness practices for personal safety and the safety of everyone at the job site.
Work effectively as part of a team, act with honesty, integrity, and professionalism, communicate openly, and provide the quality service expected by MEI customers.