Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Programming Instructor - Part-time Evenings

RANKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Ranken Technical College in St. Louis is seeking an instructor to teach PLC programming courses and supervise labs within the Electrical Technology division. Courses run two evenings per week from 6:00–9:30 pm with 30 minutes of prep time each evening.

Ideal candidates hold an AS or BS in Electrical Engineering or related field and have 3+ years of hands-on experience with PLCs, HMI tools, and power distribution concepts. The role includes curriculum support and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• AS or BS in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on electrical experience in power distribution, motors, and controls.
• Experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley SLC/Controllogix) and HMI software.

Responsibilities

• Teaches PLC programming theory and labs; plans daily activities for students.
• Evaluates students and manages shop safety and lab standards.
• Maintains lab/classroom equipment and safety compliance.
• Assists in curriculum and syllabus development, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Participates in governance, advising, and committee work.
• Keeps current with industry standards through training.

Skills

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

AS or BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

HMI WonderWare

RsView 32

FactoryTalk

Panelbuilder

Ethernet I/P

Data Highway Plus

Device Net

Control Net

AutoCAD

Lithonia Visual

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Prepares for and teaches Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Programming courses and conducts labs as assigned by the division chair of the Electrical Technology department. Two evenings per week: M/W or T/TH from 6:00 - 9:30 pm + 1/2 hour prep time each evening.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
2. Instructs and evaluates students in appropriate electrical technology courses, to include instruction in shop safety.
3. Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken's safety standards.
4. Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
5. Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
6. Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
7. Participates in available training to keep current in Electrical Technology.
8. Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
9. Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Qualifications:

• AS or BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Three years or more of practical work experience in one or more of the following:
  • Power distribution, AC and DC motors, controls, and VFDs;
  • DC: basic electrical terms, DC circuit concepts and calculations, analog and digital measuring and test equipment, AC: electrical components such as capacitors, inductors, and transformers that are employed in circuit analysis transformer principles, RL and RC circuits and impedance, resonance and power factor subjects; test equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal amplifiers
  • Allen Bradley SLC and Controllogix platforms, application of HMI WonderWare software, RsView 32, FactoryTalk, and Panelbuilder, Ethernet I/P, Data Highway Plus, Device Net, and Control Net
  • Instrumentation calibration and control loop tuning.
  • NEC and applied commercial wiring and power distribution
  • Programming experience with HMI software programs, troubleshooting experience with equipment controlled and monitored by PLCs and HMI devices.
  • AutoCAD, lighting design software such as Lithonia Visual, electrical estimating experience, electrical construction project management, experience in low voltage, fire, phone, security, and emergency power.
  • Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred.
  • Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.