Position Summary
This role will lead and deliver training in our Department of Labor (DOL) Registered Electrical Apprenticeship Program This role involves developing/reviewing curriculum and instructing all levels in the apprenticeship program. They will work with the Apprenticeship Manager to ensure compliance with DOL Office of Apprenticeship (OA) standards, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and OSHA regulations. The Senior Instructor will play a key role in mentoring and developing junior instructors, fostering a high-quality learning environment, and ensuring apprentices are prepared for Journeyman licensure. Additionally, the Senior Instructor will actively engage with local high school Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs to recruit future apprentices and interns. This is a safety sensitive position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop curriculum for the four years of apprenticeship training, ensuring compliance with DOL Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) requirements with Apprenticeship Manager.
- Evaluate apprentice competencies through quizzes, exams, and hands-on performance assessments.
- Required to teach one of the levels in the four-year apprenticeship program.
- Upon request deliver additional classroom and hands-on training in electrical theory, wiring methods, blueprint reading, safety protocols, and troubleshooting.
- Utilize multiple teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and reinforce on-the-job training (OJT).
- Lead, mentor, and support junior instructors, ensuring consistency in instructional quality and professional development.
- Provide direct mentorship to apprentices, guiding them through competency-based training milestones.
- Collaborate with the Learning and Development Specialist and Apprenticeship Manager to enhance instructor training and instructional methodologies.
- Develop and update training materials in accordance with DOL apprenticeship standards, NEC, NCCER and OSHA guidelines.
- Ensure all curriculum aligns with Registered Apprenticeship Work Process Schedules and RTI hour requirements.
- Integrate modern training technologies, including simulation tools and digital resources.
- Establish and maintain relationships with local high school CTE programs to recruit apprentices and interns.
- Represent the CEC Electrical Apprentice Program at job fairs, career expos, and industry events.
- Work with CEC University administrators to maintain accurate records of apprentice attendance, RTI completion, and competency-based progress evaluations.
- Ensure apprentices meet DOL-mandated benchmarks for certification and completion.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.
