Power Industry Training Instructor (CA) - Northwest Lineman College

Northwest Lineman College is an award-winning institution, providing educational services for the power industry. NLC has been setting an exceptional standard of training for pre-apprentice, apprentice, and journey-level linework since 1993. We are an employer that brings innovation and vision and genuinely cares about the happiness of our people. Our work is fast-paced, fun, and challenging - always hiring for drive, determination, and grit. We are passionate about training because we change lives and improve safety and highly value our customers, pushing ourselves to excellence and making work fun.

Generous Employee Benefits Package

Northwest Lineman College is proud to offer a generous total rewards package to all full-time employees! This includes benefits such as medical insurance options, Dental, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Voluntary Life and Critical Illness options. In addition to the standard benefit options, employees are eligible for the Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Take Good Care Programs as well as a robust Paid Time Off plan that includes 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays and hefty accrual rates. But wait, there’s more! Additional benefits include 401k savings plan with match options, tuition reimbursement, annual reimbursements of membership dues for Costco & Sam’s Club, clothing allowance, and extended employee discounts. Be sure to check out the details of our total rewards package on our company careers page!

Position Overview

NLC's Training Specialists uphold the integrity of the educational methods, curriculum standards, and behavior expectations, ensuring that company core values are met.  By acting as a mentor and continually inspiring others to excel and succeed, this position ensures only “First Choice” students are introduced to all internal and external customers of our industry.

*ON-SITE POSITION

*REQUIRES RELOCATION TO THE AREA/ RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE 
*UP TO 30% TRAVEL REQUIRED W/ THIS ROLE

*$5,000 SIGNING BONUS ISSUED TO NEW HIRES WHO ARE FLUENT IN SPANISH + ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES AVAILABLE FOR SPANISH SPEAKING ASSIGNMENTS

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Conducts field and classroom training.
• Prepare for knowledge and skill delivery each term in a proactive manner.
• Maintain updated and current knowledge on all programs and catalogs. 
• Identify short falls and provide solutions ensuring the campus is always ready to deliver training. 
• Work with department leadership to identify and resolve areas of improvement and set professional goals. 
• Identify and recommend innovative approaches to training sessions, such as new materials, methodologies, and activities to enhance the learning experience of our students. 
• Behave in a way that encourages and inspires students and co-workers and contributes to a work environment that promotes teamwork and respect. 
• Represent a “What’s best for the student?” mindset. 

Required Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Journeyman lineman (certificate of completion of formalized apprenticeship program required).
• CDL or ability to obtain one (must be insurable).

Technical Requirements/ Core Competencies

• Passion for training with ability to effectively train others in a classroom and field environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications (climbing, CPR, First Aid).
• Demonstrated proficiency in all program and course competencies.
• Knowledge of and/ or certifications in regulations applying to craft trades (OSHA, NECS, etc.)
• Body weight must not exceed 265 pounds to stay compliant with OSHA fall protection requirements.
• Personal mobility, manual dexterity, flexibility, and balance to work in a classroom or field setting, stand or sit for extended periods of time, bend and reach to move items weighing up to 65 pounds.
• Physically capable of repeatedly performing all job functions associated with their craft.
• Stamina to work in an outdoor environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions and noise.
• Proficient in the use of computers with ability to easily learn and navigate new software.

Salary

• $162,648 ANNUAL SALARY ($78.20 HOURLY EQUIVALENT), with opportunity for growth in our technical educator progression program.
• Includes outstanding benefits package and relocation assistance.

How to Apply?

Visit lineman.edu/careers or click the apply button. All inquiries and submissions will be kept strictly confidential.