Instructor & Developer

The Stronghold Companies; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stronghold University in La Porte, Texas, seeks an Instructor and Developer to design, develop, and deliver instructional content that builds technical proficiency and leadership while meeting regulatory requirements. The role is full-time and on-site.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts to create curricula, facilitate classroom and workshop sessions, assess learner performance, and continuously improve courses to align with industry standards and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Designs, develops, and delivers instructional content.
• Partners with SMEs to create curricula.
• Facilitates classroom and workshop sessions.
• Assesses learner performance and provides feedback.
• Ensures courses meet regulatory requirements.
• Improves courses based on feedback and standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ASTM, ASME regulations.
• Knowledge of refinery or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver instructional content for technical and leadership training.
• Collaborate with SMEs to align curricula with regulatory requirements and company goals.
• Facilitate classroom and hands-on workshop sessions.
• Evaluate learner performance and adjust content accordingly.
• Continuously improve courses using feedback and industry standards.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Instructional design

Assessment of learning

SME collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Learning technologies

Feedback & improvement

Tools

LMS platforms

Digital content tools

Blended learning tools

Content authoring tools

Job description

Stronghold University is the full-service training function supporting The Stronghold Companies, Evergreen Industrial Services, and GEM Specialized Services. We lead the industry in rigorous craft and leadership training. Stronghold invests heavily in highly skilled, cross-trained craftspeople and state-of-the-art equipment to support the needs of Stronghold, Evergreen, and GEM. Team members work in a performance-driven environment that values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and long-term client partnerships.

The Instructor and Developer is a full-time, on-site role based in La Porte, Tx at Stronghold University. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering instructional content that supports technical proficiency and leadership growth while meeting regulatory requirements. Day-to-day tasks include partnering with subject matter experts to create curricula and training materials, facilitating classroom and workshop sessions, assessing learner performance, and continuously improving courses based on feedback and industry standards. The Instructor and Developer collaborates with subject matter experts and company leadership to align programs with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and best practices.

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Process mapping and improvement mindset
• Ability to design and develop instructional materials, curricula, and training programs using established instructional design methodologies.
• Presentation and communication skills
• Familiarity with regulations and regulating bodies (OSHA, NFPA, ASTM, ASME, etc.)
• Experience with learning technologies and tools (e.g., LMS platforms, digital content creation, blended learning methods) is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated capability in evaluating learner performance, providing constructive feedback, and adjusting content
• Experience with one or more of the following Industrial Cleaning (Hydroblasting & Vacuuming), Bolting & Torquing, Rigging, Cranes, Mobile & Heavy Equipment Operation, Catalyst changeout, CPR/First Aid/AED, Rescue OR other technical expertise relevant to the Stronghold Companies, GEM Specialized Services, and/or Evergreen Industrial Services
• Knowledge of refinery, petrochemical, or midstream operations, data centers, or related industrial sectors.
• TWIC