Technical Trainer at BYD

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Electrical Transit and School Bus Technical Trainer to join our dynamic team. This role requires an expert with a deep understanding of electric transit buses and their electrical systems, who can deliver high-quality technical training to transit operators, maintenance personnel, and other stakeholders across various locations. As a Traveling Trainer, you will spend approximately 75% of your time traveling to transit agencies, depots, and training sites, delivering on-site, hands-on training and ensuring that participants are equipped with the knowledge to operate and maintain electric buses safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Training Delivery: Lead in-person technical training sessions on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electric transit buses, with a focus on electrical systems, battery management, propulsion systems, and charging infrastructure.

• Curriculum Development: Work with the Training Manager to develop, update, and enhance training materials, manuals, and instructional resources for both entry-level and advanced learners.

• On-Site Support: Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting assistance during training events, addressing participants' questions and practical challenges.

• Hands-On Demonstrations: Conduct live demonstrations of bus systems, diagnostic tools, and safety protocols for electrical components and systems.

• Knowledge Transfer: Ensure that all training participants gain a comprehensive understanding of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in electric transit buses.

• Assessment & Evaluation: Monitor participant progress through assessments and evaluations to ensure effective learning and skill acquisition, providing feedback and additional support as necessary.

• Customer Relationships: Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring they receive value from training programs and offering ongoing technical support as needed.

• Travel Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and manage travel schedules for training assignments, ensuring prompt arrival and efficient delivery of training.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all training sessions comply with safety standards, local regulations, and environmental guidelines, especially as they relate to high-voltage systems, batteries, and electric propulsion systems.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, automotive technology, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience working with electric transit buses, including electrical systems, propulsion, battery management, and charging systems. Experience in a technical training or mentoring role is a plus.

• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of electric vehicle systems, including DC and AC electrical systems, battery management systems, inverters, charging systems, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Strong Instructional Design – Training Experience- This position will require to develop training materials, Quick Reference Guides, Presentations, and

• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time across the United States and local within 150 miles radius from home office location using personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement) Travel will typically involve a combination of air and ground transportation, including overnight stays at various locations.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to individuals with varying levels of technical knowledge.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical issues in transit bus systems on-site.

• Customer-Centric: Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of clients, from mechanics to high-level management, ensuring a positive training experience.

• Safety Mindset: Strong commitment to safety standards and a proactive approach to promoting a safe training environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have or can obtain a Class A or B driver's license.

• Experience in Transit Industry: Prior experience working with electric or hybrid transit buses or in a similar technical field.

• Training Experience: Previous experience in developing or delivering technical training to diverse audiences.

• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with diagnostic tools and software used in the maintenance of electric buses. Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint, Adobe

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, as required for hands-on training with electric bus components.

• Ability to work in various environmental conditions (outdoor training, warehouse environments, etc.).

If you are a self-motivated, technically proficient individual with a passion for training and traveling, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to be a key player in the growing electric transit bus industry.