Senior Controls Training Specialist

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Controls Training Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI.

Summary:

As a Senior Technical Training Specialist/Electrical and Controls Trainer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering high-quality training programs to both internal and external stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Delivering training programs covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions

* Understanding and effectively communicating how the custom solutions integrate into the operation of material handling systems

* Adapting quickly to changing curriculum and equipment requirements

* Act as a subject matter expert contributing to the creation of student guides and training materials for traditional delivery platforms and fully digital deliveries

* Take on greater responsibilities as company and equipment knowledge grows
* Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering related training for customized products and systems, preferably in the material handling industry with an emphasis on controls

* Proficiency with PLCs and exposure to PLC programming and industrial controls (AB and Siemens preferred)

* Familiarity with mechanical disciplines and experience with machine diagnostics, repair, and automation

* Ability to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawing sets and design requirements

* Exceptional communication and training skills with a strong attention to detail

* Strong desire to help others learn

Safety Expectations and

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to work while adhering to PPE requirements

* Physical ability to navigate around equipment in distribution centers, including bending, crouching, and reaching

* Comfortable navigating ladders and multi-story steel stairways

* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools/equipment

* Capable of standing and navigating on concrete surfaces for extended periods, including walking long distances

* Proficiency in utilizing small hand tools for work performed

* Adaptability to work in various temperature conditions, ranging from freezer to high temperatures, and near hot surfaces and moving equipment

Travel Expectations:

* This position requires up to 75% travel