Power Generation Technical Trainer

Jobvite, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO Group is seeking a Lead Training Instructor to deliver technical product training and consulting to customers, distributors, and internal staff for Jenbacher products. This role supports continuous improvement of training offerings and occasionally assists field service activities.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with power generation equipment, strong communication, and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience interpreting technical content and delivering technical training.
• Experience with power generation equipment preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Valid driver's license and passport.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on and classroom training to customers, distributors, and internal staff.
• Interpret technical training materials and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Collaborate with Global Product Training Center to improve content and offerings.
• Support updates to training materials and eLearning modules.
• Lead training infrastructure projects and training aids.
• Create a positive learning environment and provide excellent customer experience.
• Occasionally perform field service assignments to stay current with product technology.
• Comply with INNIO QMS, EMS, and EnMS guidelines.
• Perform other related duties to support operations.

Skills

Hands-on training

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Passport

Education

Mechanical/Electrical engineering degree or technical education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About INNIO Group:

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high-performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Role Summary:

The Lead Training Instructor will be responsible for delivering technical product training and consulting services to customers, distributors, and internal staff, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of Jenbacher products. This role will contribute to the continuous improvement and development of new training offerings and will occasionally support field service activities to stay current with the latest product technologies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Deliver basic, intermediate, and advanced technical hands-on and classroom training, including commissioning and minor overhaul training, to customers, distributors, and internal staff
• Interpret technical training materials, procedures, and product information and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to training participants
• Partner closely with the Global Product Training Center to provide feedback and support continuous improvement of training content and offerings
• Provide technical input and subject matter expertise to support updates to training materials, documentation, and eLearning modules in collaboration with the Global Product Training Center and instructional design team
• Lead and support training-related infrastructure projects, including training engines, simulators, training aids, and other technical training equipment
• Create a positive, constructive learning environment by applying effective adult learning principles
• Provide an excellent customer experience for training participants
• Accept occasional field service assignments to stay current with Jenbacher product technology, including commissioning and/or maintenance activities
• Comply with all relevant guidelines defined within the INNIO Quality Management System (ISO 9001), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001), and Energy Management System (ISO 50001)
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support successful operations and business continuity

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated experience interpreting technical content and delivering technical training, or extensive hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting experience with a desire to transition into a technical trainer role
• Relevant technical experience in power generation, gas compression, or a similar industrial industry, working with reciprocating engines, gas turbines, generators, or comparable power generation equipment
• Strong hands-on mechanical and/or electrical technical knowledge with the ability to understand and interpret technical manuals, procedures, schematics, and training materials
• Ability and willingness to deliver both hands-on and classroom based technical training to customers, distributors, and internal teams
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training delivery and occasional field service assignments, as required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Physical ability to conduct hands-on training, operate technical equipment, move and set up training aids, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and passport
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Desired Characteristics:

• Technical or vocational education, completed apprenticeship, or degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Experience working directly with customers, distributors, and field service teams
• Experience working in a global or multicultural environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Compensation Range:

$86,800 - $130,200 (Varies depending on relevancy of experience, technical certifications and other job-related criteria).

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off and 14 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings program