Trades Instructor - Industrial Piping Systems

City FM; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City FM's Facilities/Technical Training Center seeks a Trades Instructor with deep experience in industrial process piping systems for plumbing, steam, boilers, and distribution. Based at Boeing Plant 2 in Seattle, you will teach maintenance technicians and support apprenticeship programs with both classroom and hands-on sessions.

The role requires leading courses, developing materials, assessing students, and promoting best practices while occasionally teaching evenings or second shifts as

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial plumbing, steam systems, or related trades.
• Strong knowledge of piping materials and systems in industrial plants.
• Experience training adults and supervising apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on training in industrial piping and steam systems.
• Support HVAC/Plumbing Apprenticeship Program participation.
• Assist instructors with course delivery, labs, curriculum improvements, and evaluations.
• Instruct on piping materials (steel, stainless, copper, plastic) and valves.
• Promote safety and compliance across training activities.

Skills

Industrial plumbing

Steam systems

Piping installation

Adult training

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Job description

**Location: Seattle, WA** (Boeing Plant 2)**Reports to:** Director of Technical ServicesEmployment Status: Full Time Permanent**POSITION SUMMARY**City FM's FCTA is seeking a Trades Instructor with deep experience in industrial process piping systems for plumbing, steam, boilers, and industrial water distribution systems.This is a full-time, onsite instructor position based at Boeing Plant 2 in Seattle, WA. The instructor will teach plumbing and steam-related sessions to groups of 12-18 maintenance technicians on the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of industrial piping systems, valves, steam and water distribution systems, boilers, water heaters, and related equipment.The instructor will also support instruction within the HVAC/Plumbing Apprenticeship Program. When not actively leading courses, this individual will assist other instructors with classroom delivery, hands-on labs, curriculum development, skills assessments, and training operations. Training is delivered alongside another instructor in both classroom and hands-on learning environments.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*** Deliver classroom and hands-on technical training, coaching, and skills development in industrial process plumbing and steam systems.* Participate in the HVAC/Plumbing Apprenticeship Program.* Assist fellow instructors with course delivery, laboratory preparation, curriculum enhancements, student evaluations, and training center operations when not assigned to lead a course.* Instruct maintenance technicians on piping materials and systems including steel, stainless steel, copper, plastic, threaded, welded, and grooved piping.* Teach operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of valves, including Cla-Val valves, PRVs, control valves, and isolation valves.* Provide training on steam, condensate, hot water, and industrial water distribution systems.* Support occasional evening and second-shift training sessions, including apprenticeship instruction and specialized technical training programs.* Support development and continuous improvement of training materials.* Promote safety and industry best practices throughout all training activities.* Demonstrate safe work practices and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures, regulations, and site requirements.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*** 10+ years of experience in industrial plumbing, steam systems, industrial piping, or related mechanical trades.* Strong knowledge of industrial piping systems, valves, steam distribution, boilers, and water systems.* Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairing industrial plumbing, steam, boilers, and piping systems.* Experience with a variety of piping materials and installation methods.* Ability to effectively train and mentor adult learners.* Strong presentation, communication, and troubleshooting skills.* Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes periodic evening instruction for apprenticeship and technical training programs.* Comfortable working in classroom and industrial hands-on learning environments.* Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.**Preferred Qualifications*** Journeyman or Master Plumber license.* Previous technical training, apprenticeship instruction, workforce development, or adult learning experience.* Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, utility, healthcare, or large industrial facilities.* Knowledge of boiler systems, condensate recovery, and water treatment.**WORK SCHEDULE*** Standard schedule Monday-Friday onsite at Boeing Plant 2 in Seattle, WA, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm* Apprenticeship Instruction Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm-8pm during eight (8) weeks of each twelve (12) week semester.* Occasional second-shift technical training classes may be scheduled, generally 1-2 times per quarter, with hours of approximately 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.