NLC-CA Training Instructor

Northwest Lineman College is an award-winning institution, providing educational services for the power industry. NLC has been setting an exceptional standard of training for pre-apprentice, apprentice, and journey-level linework since 1993. We are an employer that brings innovation and vision and genuinely cares about the happiness of our people. Our work is fast-paced, fun, and challenging - always hiring for drive, determination, and grit.

We are passionate about training because we change lives and improve safety and highly value our customers, pushing ourselves to excellence and making work fun.

• Long & Short-Term Disability (100% paid by the company)
• Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Match Options
• Paid Time Off (15 days first year, increases with tenure)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays

NLC's Training Specialists uphold the integrity of our educational methods, curriculum standards, and behavior expectations, ensuring that NLC core values are being met. By acting as a mentor and continually inspiring others to excel and succeed, the individuals who fill this role ensure only “First Choice” students are introduced to all internal and external customers of our industry.

• FULL ON‑SITE POSITION BASED OUT OF NLC’s OROVILLE, CA CAMPUS
• MUST RESIDE WITHIN A 60-MILE RADIUS TO CAMPUS LOCATION
• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
• UP TO 30% TRAVEL REQUIRED WITH THIS ROLE

• Conduct field and classroom training.
• Prepare for knowledge and skill delivery each term in a proactive manner.
• Maintain updated and current knowledge on all programs and catalogs.
• Identify short falls and provide solutions ensuring the campus is always ready to deliver training.
• Work with department leadership to identify and resolve areas of improvement and set professional goals.
• Identify and recommend innovative approaches to training sessions, such as new materials, methodologies, and activities to enhance the learning experience of our students.
• Encourage and inspire students and co-workers while contributing to a work environment that promotes teamwork and respect.
• Represent a “What’s best for the student?” mindset.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Journeyman lineman (certificate of completion of formalized apprenticeship program required).
• Good driving record (must be insurable).

• Passion for training with ability to effectively train others in a classroom and field environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required NLC certifications (climbing, CPR, First Aid).
• Proficiency in all programs and course competencies.
• Knowledge of and/or certifications in regulations applying to craft trades (OSHA, NECS, etc.)
• Body weight must not exceed 265 pounds to stay compliant with OSHA fall protection requirements.
• Personal mobility, manual dexterity, flexibility, and balance to work in a classroom or field setting, stand or sit for extended periods of time, bend and reach to move items weighing up to 65 pounds.
• Physically capable of repeatedly performing all job functions associated with their craft.
• Stamina to work in an outdoor environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions and noise.
• Proficient in the use of computers with ability to easily learn and navigate new software.
• Commitment to advance through all levels of NLC’s Professional Technical Educator (PTE) progression program.
• $168,747 annual salary ($81.13 hourly equivalent), with opportunity for growth in our Professional Technical Educator (PTE) progression program.
• Includes outstanding benefits package and relocation assistance.

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