Technical Trainer

Meridian Technology Center, Inc.; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Technology Center, Inc. in Stillwater, OK seeks a Technical Trainer to develop and deliver customized technical and safety training for business partners. You will instruct in PLCs, ladder logic, industrial controls, and electrical troubleshooting, using a wide range of equipment.

Occasional travel to client sites is required. The role emphasizes OSHA-compliant safety training, record-keeping, and collaboration with MTC staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience delivering training and curriculum development preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, dependable, strong time management, flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver customized technical and safety training curricula.
• Provide hands-on instruction in PLCs, ladder logic, industrial controls, electrical troubleshooting.
• Provide workplace safety instruction in accordance with OSHA regulations and client needs.
• Maintain training equipment, supplies and instructional materials.
• Coordinate with MTC staff on programs; participate in public relations and marketing.
• Attend meetings and report to Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Promote MTC and its programs; uphold standards of excellence.
• Live out MTC's Mission, Vision and Values in daily work and interactions.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC systems

Workplace safety

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Occupational Safety, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Training and/or experience in industrial maintenance, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and workplace safety in an industrial, construction, and/or military setting required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLCs, including familiarity with Siemens and Allen-Bradley systems, industrial electrical and mechanical systems, and workplace safety regulations required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred. A combination of education, professional certification, and work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Experience in delivering training and curriculum development is preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer programs, specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be a self‑motivated individual able to work with minimal supervision, be dependable, have strong time management skills, and be willing to accept an alternative work schedule as requested to meet the training needs of businesses and industries in the Meridian Technology Center (MTC) district.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and deliver customized technical and safety training curricula to meet business and industry needs.
• Provide hands‑on technical instruction in PLCs, ladder logic, industrial controls, electrical troubleshooting, and industrial maintenance.
• Provide workplace safety instruction in accordance with applicable OSHA regulations, industry standards and client training needs.
• Maintain technical and safety training equipment, supplies and instructional materials.
• Demonstrated proficiency in record keeping, prioritizing, and scheduling; ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in the performance of duties; ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Attend professional development training opportunities as required by the district; maintain professional competence through participation in professional education and training.
• Keep appraised of technical and safety‑related trends, issues, and changes in business and industry, conduct research and literature review, comply with state and federal laws, to deliver the latest in technical training and accident prevention to clients.
• Coordinate with MTC staff on technical and safety programs; participate in public relations and marketing of MTC and Workforce and Economic Development (WED) services.
• Attend meetings and provide information as requested by the Superintendent, Executive Director of Workforce and Economic Development, or the Project Manager.
• Maintain regular attendance, utilize assigned working hours efficiently, and report any exceptions to the Project Manager.
• Abide by all policies and procedures adopted by the MTC Board of Education.
• Promote MTC, its programs, and employees at every available opportunity.
• Actively support and model MTC’s Culture of Excellence by demonstrating a commitment to the Standards of Excellence, continuous improvement initiatives, collaboration, innovation, and delivering high‑quality service to students, staff, and the community.
• Live out MTC's Mission, Vision and Values in daily work and interactions. Uphold and model the values of:
  • Relationships – Act in the best interest of others
  • Excellence – Deliver superior services
  • Innovation – Integrate new ideas with courage
  • Integrity – Model honesty and trust in all we do
  • Empowerment – Provide the framework and resources to succeed
  • Impact – Commit to enrich each life we touch
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Executive Director of Workforce and Economic Development, or Project Manager.
  

Job Summary

The Technical Trainer will develop and facilitate customized technical training classes for business and industry partners with a primary focus on industrial maintenance, PLCs, and related technical systems. While conducting training, the Technical Trainer will use a wide variety of equipment to deliver instruction, including PLCs, industrial maintenance tools, electrical and mechanical training equipment, computers, phones, printers, and other office equipment. Additional duties may include providing workplace safety training for business and industry clients. Limited work travel is required, with occasional overnight travel for both in‑state and out‑of‑state job responsibilities.

Working Relationships

Maintain a positive rapport and professional relationship with business and industry clients, vendors, adult and high school students, and MTC staff as needed to carry out job responsibilities in a professional manner. Must have the desire and ability to work harmoniously in a team‑based environment.

Must be able to perform work indoors in a climate‑controlled classroom or private office, or in an outdoor environment with extreme weather conditions. This role routinely uses a wide variety of equipment, such as, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, forklifts, respirators, and hand tools, along with office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/copiers, and fax machines. Limited work travel that includes overnight, in‑state, and out‑of‑state.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

The employee must be able to stand for long periods of time, on average 4‑6 hours per day, with climbing and/or working with equipment applicable to the training requirements of the subject.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, unless conducting training at a different time is required or additional time is needed for completion. Must be able to work extended hours and additional days/evenings as required by position responsibilities.

12‑month position

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

The Technical Trainerwill be evaluated on the previously listed responsibilitiesto determine satisfactory compliance. These evaluations will determine salary increases and career advancement possibilities.

LOCATION

Primary work location is the Main Campus in Stillwater, OK, with responsibility to perform work off campus in the MTC district.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

SALARY

Commensurate with experience.

AVAILABLE

Immediately