Field Technical Instructor

GP Strategies Corporation; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Technical Instructor who can effectively teach complex technical subjects in Industrial Automation. This part-time role requires extensive travel within Canada, where the instructor will conduct engaging training sessions for customers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, particularly with Rockwell Automation products, and be able to communicate effectively in both English and French. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of learners while enhancing your own instructional and technical skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Industrial Automation Control field is essential.
• Must have strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance-based training for customers in-house and on-site.
• Maintain technical competency and develop instructional skills.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Communication Skills

Technical Skills in Industrial Automation

Classroom Presentation Skills

Diagnosing Student Performance Weaknesses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

5+ years field experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation hardware

Logix5000 controllers

PowerFlex drives

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk software

Job description

Title: Field Technical Instructor (FTI)

Position: Part-time: 1-2 weeks out of the month, they will travel to a destination within Canada and teach a 2–5-day class. Bilingual English/French is preferred. Need to hold demonstrated experience in Rockwell.

Location: Remote

Position Summary

The Field Technical Instructor position requires an enthusiastic, knowledgeable individual that can convey complex, technical subjects to learners in a clear and interesting way. The FTI must be an excellent communicator and possess solid technical skills in Industrial Automation control products across multiple product families.

This individual will be responsible for further development in terms of classroom presentation skills and technical product knowledge. The FTI, with direction from the immediate supervisor, has responsibility for maintaining his/her utilization required to meet company objectives, and managing his/her schedule in order to upgrade his/her instructional, technical, and product skills.

Job Tasks

1. Deliver performance-based training for customers both in-house and at the customer site.
2. Align with customers to identify specific training tasks and requirements for tailored and custom delivery.
3. Maintain technical competency in assigned courses while expanding product competency.
4. Maintain and continue to develop instructional/platform skills.
5. Setup, teardown, and properly pack all classroom equipment.
6. Maintain classroom equipment in good working condition.
7. Report any issues that impact delivery or customer satisfaction to management immediately, following up with details in an Instructor Course Assessment Form (ICAF).
8. Communicate with students to identify follow-on opportunities for training and/or product sales.
9. Diagnose student performance weaknesses and select appropriate remedial activities.
10. Analyze student evaluations and take appropriate actions to solve any noted deficiencies.
11. Monitor class evaluations to assure customer satisfaction.
12. Know and understand the target industries.
13. Support sales activities as deemed appropriate.
14. Set a professional example for others and assume the role of mentor for associates and trainees.

Additional Requirements:

• Lifting: Raising or lowering objects from one level to another (including upward pulling) up to 50 lbs.
• Travel: Extensive travel is required; may include weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Industrial Education, Electrical Engineering, Technical Instruction, or other technical curriculum or 5+ years field experience.
• Previous teaching experience in Industrial Automation Control field (PLCs, Drives, Motion Control, Industrial Networking, etc.)
• Experience using and programming Rockwell Automation hardware including Logix5000 controllers, PowerFlex drives, and HMIs using Studio 5000, and other FactoryTalk software.

GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Training and Consulting

Industries

Professional Training and Coaching, Engineering Services, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing