Technical Instructor Manager

Red Rover Recruitment; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The client seeks a Manager of Instructors in Dallas to lead a team of technical electrical instructors delivering advanced training in substation equipment, electrical fundamentals, and safety standards. The role requires real-world subs, mentoring, and ensuring consistent quality across programs.

Travel is approximately 10–25%. The position emphasizes leadership, operational discipline, and collaboration with curriculum and operations to advance offerings.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical education in electrical engineering, electrical technology, or related field.
• 10–20 years in electrical maintenance, power systems, substations, electrical testing, protection and control or related areas.
• Experience delivering technical training and leading instruction.
• Past leadership or management experience including coaching, performance reviews, and workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge of electrical substation equipment, safety practices, and maintenance or testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of technical electrical instructors.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of classroom, lab, on-site, host-site and virtual training.
• Manage instructor schedules, course assignments, and travel logistics.
• Review content for technical accuracy and alignment with industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through feedback and outcomes.
• Collaborate with curriculum, operations, and leadership to improve offerings.
• Support instructor recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Provide technical resources for client discussions and lab coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Training delivery

Communication

Education

Electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a specialized electrical training organization that focuses on helping utilities, industrial facilities, and service providers work safely on power systems and substation equipment. For decades, they have delivered hands‑on, instructor‑led courses in electrical fundamentals, protection and control, and safety standards such as NFPA 70E and related industry guidelines. Their programs blend classroom theory with practical labs, and they place a strong emphasis on real‑world application, instructor expertise, and continuous improvement in training quality and learner outcomes.

Job Description

The Manager of Instructors is responsible for leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of technical instructors, ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery of electrical training programs. This role oversees training in electrical substation equipment, electrical fundamentals, and safety practices, and requires strong leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to effectively manage both people and processes.

This is not a corporate L&D role. It is a hands‑on leadership position for someone with real‑world substation and electrical testing experience who can mentor instructors, uphold technical standards, and ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery of advanced electrical training programs.

Travel approximately 10–25%.

Role based in Dallas, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of technical electrical instructors.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of classroom, laboratory, on‑site, host‑site, and virtual training programs.
• Manage instructor schedules, course assignments, training resources, travel, and instructional coverage.
• Review course content and training materials for technical accuracy, clarity, relevance, and alignment with industry standards.
• Monitor student feedback, instructor performance, and course‑quality outcomes; drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with curriculum, operations, sales, and leadership teams to improve training programs and support new offerings.
• Support instructor recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Serve as a technical resource for client discussions and provide classroom or lab coverage when needed.

Qualifications

• Degree, technical education, or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, electrical technology, technical education, or a related field.
• 10–20 years of experience in electrical maintenance, power systems, substations, electrical testing, protection and control, or related disciplines.
• Experience delivering technical training, leading instruction, or developing adult-learning programs.
• Previous leadership or management experience, including coaching, performance management, workforce planning, and operational execution.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical substation equipment, electrical safety, power systems, and maintenance or testing practices.
• Familiarity with NETA, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, IEEE, OSHA, ASTM, ANSI, and related industry standards.
• Ability to lead and earn credibility with experienced electrical professionals.
• Strong communication, organization, and Microsoft Office skills.