Corporate College Part-Time Industrial Equipment Trainer

About the position

This position is funded by the Texas Workforce Commission grants and corporate closed contracts to develop and deliver workforce training related to industrial equipment operation. Corporate College is seeking a skilled industrial/heavy equipment operator trainer to train employees at businesses throughout the Blinn College District in the safe and efficient operation of industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, overhead cranes, backhoes, aerial lifts, excavation/trenching, rigging, etc. The successful candidate will have a background in industrial/heavy equipment operation and a strong understanding of safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Instruction of short-term training courses at business locations throughout Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Madison, Robertson, and Washington Counties and/or other Blinn College campuses.
• Operate and effectively train others in the usage of industrial/heavy equipment.
• Analyze, evaluate, and assess training needs of specific business.
• Instruct trainees on how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot heavy equipment.
• Conduct practical and theoretical training sessions, including safe operation practices, machine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate trainees' progress and provide feedback to improve their skills.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new machinery, and latest safety regulations.
• Develop training content according to the current industry rules and regulations.
• Assist in the development of safety protocols for equipment operation.
• Assess the skills and knowledge of trainees and create customized training plans accordingly.
• Coordinate with management to identify company training needs.
• Maintain training records and evaluate the effectiveness of training sessions.
• Track and submit trainee attendance records.
• Enter course completion records into Blinn's academic database (Banner).
• Collaborate with Corporate College administrative team to schedule training sessions.
• Provide certification cards.

Requirements

• 5+ years' proven work experience as an industrial equipment/heavy equipment operator and/or trainer.
• Experience providing formal or informal industrial equipment related training to adult learners either in a classroom or on-the-job training setting.
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Ability to travel to conduct training throughout the Blinn College District.
• Flexible schedule/availability Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
• Excellent communicator, with the ability to translate complex mechanical concepts into easily understood instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in heavy equipment operation or training is a plus.
• OSHA 10 & 30 certified instructor (preferably general industry) is a plus.
• Basic use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• $50.00 per hour salary.