Industrial Maintenance Instructor - Instrumentation

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District; Cuyahoga Heights (OH); Sur place; USD 73 000 - 91 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Hybrid work eligibility

Free parking

Résumé du poste

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Instructor to deliver formal and hands-on training for the district’s maintenance personnel and apprentices at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cuyahoga Heights, OH. The role includes developing materials, supervising trainees, and coordinating on-the-job and classroom instruction.

The position requires at least five years in industrial maintenance with instrumentation experience, plus experience in training

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional work experience in Industrial Maintenance performing hands-on instrumentation experience, including installation, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and maintenance of industrial electronic control systems.
• Candidates with experience in training facilitation or delivering on‑the‑job technical training preferred.
• Working knowledge of an industrial plant environment is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Establishes training objectives, develops training program materials and conducts hands-on training for utility maintenance personnel (apprentices), full craft maintenance employees and other Sewer District employees.
• Facilitates continuing education courses for apprentices and tradesperson employees.
• Assigns trainees to execute troubleshooting; observes methods and provides feedback to improve performance.
• Conducts orientation for new apprentices and introduces them to the facility and training program.
• Coordinates on-job training and formal classroom training, and prepares reports on training activities.

Connaissances

Electronic instrumentation

Process control

Electrical systems

MS Office

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on September 4, 2026

Locations

• Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cuyahoga Heights, OH, USA
• On-site
• Professional
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INDUS002582

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for delivering formal and hands-on industrial maintenance training for the Sewer District. Works with the technical training team and other stakeholders to develop and instruct training program materials for novice, intermediate and advanced Sewer District tradespersons. Responsible for supervising trainees during specified training periods. Conducts continuing education courses for apprentices and Sewer District tradespersons. Organizes and prepares reports and records of all training activities. Maintains records of industrial maintenance training. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes training objectives, develops training program materials and conducts hands-on training for utility maintenance personnel (apprentices), full craft maintenance employees and other Sewer District employees as part of the organization’s maintenance training and continuing education programs.
• Facilitates continuing education courses for apprentices and tradesperson employees.
• Assigns trainees to execute troubleshooting. Observes methods used to complete a task and provides instructive feedback to identify errors and effective methodologies to successfully complete the tasks.
• Conducts orientation for new apprentices. Introduces apprentices to the facility and provides an overview of the trade’s maintenance department, the training program and the job duties and responsibilities of the program apprentices.
• Coordinates on-job training (OJT) activities and formal classroom training. Provides tutoring to specific individuals on an as needed basis. Instructs others on proper adjustment and operation of a variety of testing instruments. Assists in identifying performance measures and evaluation of apprentice performance.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES BY AREA OF EXPERTISE

• Instrumentation: Blueprint reading, turbines, installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and other recording, telemetering and instrumentation devices and equipment, motor control centers, motor starters, controls loops, generators, high voltage substations, transformers, switchgear and other related equipment.

Technical Training Needs

• Works with the technical training team and stakeholders for the creation, development, revision and evaluation of technical training needs.
• Defines learning objectives and identifies resources to meet those objectives. Develops and organizes training materials into a logical sequence and presentation format.
• Evaluates training to ensure understanding through testing. Adjusts materials and training as needed.
• Develops OJT curricula and identifies resources for the maintenance training program. Ensures consistent execution of OJT training program.
• Participates in interviewing, identifying and reviewing selection assessments/tests. Conducts test proctoring necessary to evaluate apprentices at various intervals to determine that apprentices possess the appropriate level of knowledge, skills and abilities. May participate in identifying educational and training programs for employees to complete. Consults with the training manager when specific training needs are identified.
• Designs and executes Maintenance Effectiveness Reviews (MERs) for apprentices.
• Maintains reports and records of all industrial maintenance training activities including assessment results, education background and job performance results.

Management and Supervision

• Supervises and directs maintenance personnel at the Sewer District training center during specified training periods.
• Coaches, mentors and manages trainee performance at the training center by assessing performance, providing constructive feedback and additional training as needed, documenting disciplinary issues and participating in grievance or disciplinary hearings as needed.
• Observes safe work practices and ensures that work performed aligns with organizational best practices and in compliance with Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) regulations.
• Maintains a current level of knowledge of new trends or industry practices in industrial and preventative maintenance and wastewater treatment/collection system operation and maintenance. Participates in professional organizations, attends seminars and keeps abreast of information from vendors and organizational sources to incorporate new information into organizational training curricula.
• Works with Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and Health and Safety (H&S) departments on the maintenance of safety policies and procedures as it relates to plant maintenance.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Candidate must possess a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent and completed sufficient coursework in industrial maintenance in the area of expertise.
• Advanced education in fields related to the job (electrical, mechanical, electronic, pneumatic systems, hydraulic controls) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Candidate must possess five (5) years of professional work experience in Industrial Maintenance performing hands-on instrumentation experience including installation, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and maintenance of industrial electronic control systems. Relevance of experience will be determined based on similar equipment, procedures and job functions as determined by the Sewer District. Additional related education may be substituted for work experience.
• Candidates possessing experience in training facilitation or delivering on‑job technical training preferred.
• Working knowledge of an industrial plant environment is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record in accordance with the Sewer District's acceptable guidelines.
• Post‑high school certification in instruction, facilitation or training is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Candidate must possess knowledge of trade specialty craft:
• Electronic instrumentation, process control, and electrical systems. This includes flow, level, pressure and temperature measuring devices, control loops, digital and analog controllers and related instrumentation, pneumatic, hydraulic, motor control centers, motor starters, generators and other electrical related equipment.
• Candidate must have the ability to use engineering drawings, schematics and service manuals to troubleshoot, install and repair equipment. Ability to maintain records and report on work accomplished. Skill in the use of electrical equipment and tools.
• Candidate must be able to successfully perform general math calculations and have strong calculation skills.
• Candidate must possess effective written and verbal communication, organizational skills and decision-making abilities.
• Candidate must possess the ability to effectively plan, coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships and prioritize workloads based on available resources.
• Candidate must possess negotiation and problem‑solving skills to address issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Pay Range: USD, Commensurate with Experience

• Industrial Maintenance Instructor: $72,701 - $90,875

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

During the course of performing the essential functions of this position, the employee must be able to analyze, communicate, comprehend, coordinate, make decisions, possess general intelligence, interact, interpret, negotiate, possess numerical intelligence, organize, problem solve, have resilience and perform tasks. Physical work will need to be performed, such as balancing, bending, climbing, crawling, crouching, driving, feeling, kneeling/squatting, reaching, sitting, standing, talking, typing and walking. Repetitive movements will need to be performed such as simple grasping, power grasping and fine manipulation with one or both hands. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. on an occasional basis may be necessary. Position will require visual demands of accommodation, color vision, depth perception, far acuity and near acuity. Ability to withstand extremely loud noise exposure for fifteen minutes or longer on an intermittent basis is required. Exposure to environmental conditions such as respiratory hazards, extreme cold/heat (non-weather related), outdoor work, vibrations, wet/humid conditions, work around large machinery, work at heights and work inside confined spaces is encountered in this position.

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We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.

NEORSD supports the use of hybrid work as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity and better prepares the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for hybrid work. hybrid eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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