Technical Training Instructor

TPI Global Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an AS Technical Training Instructor to conduct technical training classes for Porsche Center personnel and internal staff, ensuring knowledge transfer on quality repairs and customer satisfaction.

The role includes developing and updating curricula, maintaining PALMS-like data, administering tests, and traveling domestically and internationally as required; strong presentation, automotive expertise, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years automotive hands-on experience; Porsche preferred.
• Prior experience conducting technical training sessions preferred.
• Prior experience developing or creating technical training materials is preferred.
• 3D software such as CAD or animation programs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training classes according to Porsche Center curriculum and standards.
• Represent Porsche values and professional standards for staff and customers.
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect latest information and technology.
• Update and maintain student data in the training system.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and delivery of testing.
• Maintain training center, tools and equipment to high standards.
• Audit and evaluate vehicles for product familiarization and verification.
• Provide training activity reports and evaluate the program.

Skills

Presentation skills

Verbal & written comms

Automotive knowledge

Leadership & teamwork

Curriculum development

CAD familiarity

Education

College degree or Automotive Technology certificate

Porsche ZPT Gold Technician

Tools

CAD

Adobe CC

Job description

Job Title : AS Technical Training Instructor

Job location : Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid)

Duration : 12+ months of Contract with high possibility of extension to FTE

Job Responsibilities:

Conduct Technical Training classes for Porsche Center personnel and Food and Beverage Client internal employees; assist in the development of training programs that facilitate the dissemination of information necessary for quality repairs and customer satisfaction.

Primary responsibilities:

• Conduct training classes according to established Food and Beverage Client curriculum and training standards.
• Represent Porsche core values and the highest professional standards for Porsche Center personnel, showing great respect to Porsche customers and to the brand.
• Participate in the development of new and updated curriculum to ensure that courses reflect the latest information and technology, to include:
  • Review (PPN) Porsche Partner Network sources to include PALMS, Porsche AG trainer’s room, data exchange server, PCSS information systems etc. for required modifications and edits to curriculum.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of all technical issues as published on PPN and communicated by the Technical Support Team.
  • Assist in the design and building of necessary training aids to provide proper support of training curriculum.
• Update and maintain student data on Porsche Academy Learning Management System (PALMS) to reflect classroom results.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and delivery of Certified Porsche Technician testing, both practical and written tests.
• Maintain and repair vehicles assigned to technical training centers, to be available for use as required on short notice.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the training center, tools, and equipment to the highest standards, reflecting Porsche core values.
• Audit and evaluate vehicles for product familiarization and operational verification as directed.
• Furnish requested reports on training activities and participants; evaluate the technical training program.
• Assist other technical departments withing the company include: Food and Beverage Client field personnel, Technical Support, Tool & Equipment Manager, and Porsche Center technicians.
• Responsible for the proper usage of, awareness of, and compliance with Information Technology security policies.
• Ensure proper retention of electronic documents, business confidential information, and actively demonstrate an understanding of the need to safeguard competitive information in both electronic and non-electronic formats.

Qualifications

Education:

• College degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology

Certification

• Porsche ZPT Gold Technician preferred.

Experience:

• 6-8 years automotive mechanical hands-on experience, Porsche preferred.
• Prior experience conducting technical training sessions preferred.
• Prior experience developing or creating technical training materials is preferred.
• Use of 3d software such as CAD, or animation programs a plus.

Skills:

• Superior presentation and speaking skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, spelling, grammar, and composition skills.
• Excellent overall understanding of automotive technology and repair, Porsche preferred.
• Natural leadership ability; team player with consensual approach
• Superior organization, communication, and reporting skills
• Systematic thinker: ability to work at a fundamental and conceptual level.
• Advanced PC skills with emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Skills with other Adobe Creative Cloud programs such as Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, and/or Illustrator are a plus.
• German language capability is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Percentage of required travel: Periodic travel is required as dictated by business demands.

Schedule/Shift: Monday – Friday between 7:30-4:30 (typical) additional time as necessary.

Physical requirements

• This job operates in both an automotive repair shop and office environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, move, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, color, distance, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

This position will also have daily work in the automotive repair facility.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

The employee must occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.

Must be able to effectively work and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment.

Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.