Trades Instructor - Industrial Piping Systems

Location:

Seattle, WA (Boeing Plant
2)

Reports to:

Director of Technical Services Employment 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 SCHEDULEStandard 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.ABOUT CITY FMCity Facilities Management (US) LLC is a leader in end-to-end integrated facilities management for some of the top retailers and grocers across the nation. Through our unparalleled self-performance team of highly skilled technicians, customer service gurus, energy experts and more, City FM delivers exceptional service quality and cost savings using a holistic, data-driven approach to facilities management.

With offices in Jacksonville, FL and Burlington, MA since 2016, City FM is part of the GDI Ainsworth family founded 90 years ago. Ainsworth is Canada’s leading integrated multi-trade services provider with over 4,000 team members across US and Canada.

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