Training Specialist/Instructor

Airstreams Renewables, Inc.; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement Savings Plan/401(k)

Excellent Time Off Policies

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Airstreams Renewables, Inc. is seeking Training Specialists/Instructors in Fort Bliss, Texas. This role involves delivering the ARI curriculum across classroom and field settings while assessing student skills and maintaining training certifications. Candidates should have a high school diploma, three years of related experience, and strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers benefits such as medical insurance, retirement savings plans, and life insurance. A commitment to accountability and respect is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to climb towers up to 300’ and not exceed 285 lbs.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to safely drive work vehicles in challenging locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate ARI approved safety curriculum.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of ARI curriculum.
• Administer and grade assessments for students.

Skills

Good listening skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

Ability to communicate well

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years’ related working and/or instructional experience

Job description

Position Summary

Our Training Specialists/Instructors deliver and facilitate the Airstreams Renewables, Inc. (ARI) course curriculum/s. This includes classroom instruction, field instruction, and administering assessments in both written and lab environments. Our team members who serve in this role also assist in the creation, development, and implementation of ARI curriculum.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate ARI approved safety, technical, and skills curriculum using ARI Instructional Theory and classroom visual/audio equipment while effectively managing class time.
• Provide subject matter expertise to design and develop user training programs, including manuals, facilitator guides and other learning tools as required.
• Perform active learning lessons for troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and safety issues as needed.
• Maintain required training certifications for position held.
• Assess skills needed to perform specific tasks during lab/practical evaluations.
• Administer and grade all required written/electronic assessments.
• Conduct retrain/refresher training as needed.
• May be assigned secondary documentation responsibilities as requested by management.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with team members and management to engage in the team in problem solving.
• Participate in cross training with staff.
• Accurately complete and submit all required student course paperwork within the required timelines.
• Must be able to travel as needed to meet company goals and objectives.
• Follow all ARI policies and procedures.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Climb and descend towers up to 300’ in height. Instructors’ weight must not exceed 285 lbs, and they must weigh a minimum of 120 lbs due to equipment limitations.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. as required.
• Perform basic office and computer work for extended periods of time.
• Stand, sit and walk daily in classroom and simulated field environments for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely drive work vehicles with no limitations in challenging locations such as snow and ice.
• Speak loudly and clearly for effective communication.
• Good listening skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with an extreme focus on integrity and safety.
• Must have great people skills and the ability to foster a learning environment with a diverse group of students.
• Must be well-groomed and present a positive company image.
• Treat others with courtesy and respect.
• Work cooperatively or independently and inspire a team effort with all.
• Ability to write legibly and pass periodic exams to ensure up-to-date knowledge of curriculum.
• Ability to communicate well in a busy work environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Wind and Telecom Tower Safe Climbing and Tower Rescue training.
• Communication tower components, appurtenances, and installation procedures familiarity.
• Electrical principles understanding, include AC/DC Theory, electrical measurement/safety, and working with 50V and higher.
• Experience in wind, communication tower and solar industries.
• First Aid, CPR, AED, OSHA 10, Crane rigging and signalperson certifications.
• Teaching in an adult learning environment utilizing pedagogical theories.

Education, Certification, and Other Requirements

• Required: Three years’ related working and/or instructional experience or a combination thereof.
• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Valid driver license and the ability to pass a pre-employment background/motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
• Required: Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Required: To pass a pre-employment drug screen and maintain a drug-free status.
• Additional requirements may be applicable in the state of employment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance — In the current plan year, ARI offers two types of Anthem PPOs; the company covers 100% of employee plan premiums for some plans, and up to 69% of dependent plan premiums.
• Dental and vision insurance — Likewise, ARI offers Anthem PPO dental and vision plans. In the current plan year, the company covers 100% of employee plan premiums for dental and vision, and up to 69% of dependent plan premiums.
• Retirement Savings Plan/401(k) — ARI provides a company match (with vesting) for employee contributions.
• Excellent Time Off Policies — To help employees maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Life insurance — ARI provides all full‑time employees with basic group life insurance. Additional supplemental/voluntary policies are available at low rates.
• Employee Assistance Program — Providing a vast array of support resources such as counseling, legal resources, financial planning, identity theft support, work‑life resources, online wellness resources, and crisis support at no cost to full‑time employees.

Core Values

Airstreams Renewables embraces our core values of accountability, respect, and integrity. Airstreams is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.