Technical Training Instructor

Position open until filled

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Marble Falls Training Center – 3105 US 281, Marble Falls, TX 78654

Minimum starting pay for this position is $43.77 per hour or commensurate with experience

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for planning, directing and implementing a comprehensive technical training program in support of the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, and deliver approved industry standard technical training and assessments for the Apprenticeship Program including classroom and field training
• Provide effective training programs to apprentices, journeyworkers and management in a classroom and/or field environment
• Serve as a mentor to support and provide guidance for various levels of instruction
• Identify skill deficiencies and recommend approach to address deficiencies
• Coordinate and document training for electrically qualified positions and progressions
• Develop and deliver technical training recommendations
• Serve as the technical training subject matter expert in partnership with the management team
• Recommend training improvement programs to management
• Represent the Cooperative at external professional venues and functions
• Travel to district offices and deliver training programs
• Transport mobile training lab to training locations
• Demonstrate acceptable techniques to apprentices and journeyworkers
• Maintain the ability to demonstrate industry specific skills, i.e. climbing, pole top rescue, etc.
• Maintain certifications, specializations, licenses, etc.
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities:  May provide technical direction to others

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of electrical theory and OSHA regulations, NESC, NFPA 70E
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor
• Ability to effectively train others in a classroom and field environment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

Minimum Qualifications – (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensure):

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five years experience as an Apprentice 4 or Journeyworker
• Journeyworker Certification
• Valid Class A CDL

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel
• The employee will routinely utilize Personal Protective Equipment
• The employee must be available for call-out duty
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and humid conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.