Water Reclamation Industrial Trainer - Part Time

Location : 2600 South First Street Temple, TX
Job Type: Part-Time (Faculty)
Job Number: 00531
Division: Workforce and Continuing Education
Department: Engineering Technology
Opening Date: 05/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: Faculty
Salary Grade Ranking: Associates
Minimum Requirements: Associate's degree (or higher) OR relevant industry licensure/certification in water/wastewater treatment or related field

Minimum of three (3) years of industry experience in:
Water treatment or wastewater operations

Industrial water systems or utilities

Environmental or regulatory compliance

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Water or Wastewater Operator License or the ability to satisfy licensing requirements and earn within 90 days.

Working knowledge of water treatment processes, testing procedures, and safety standards.
Work Schedule: Flexible, part-time schedule based on course offerings and program needs.

May include evenings, weekends, and off-site industry training.
Total hours required per week: Flexible, part-time schedule based on course offerings and program needs. May include evenings, weekends, and off-site industry training.

Position Summary & Essential Duties

The following duties and responsibilities, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities, KSA's, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.

SUMMARY:
Temple College is seeking a skilled industry professional to serve as a Part-Time Industrial Trainer for the Water Reclamation Certificate program, housed within the Texas Integrated Manufacturing and Engineering (TIME) Center at Temple College. This role supports the development of a highly skilled workforce prepared for careers in water treatment, reclamation, reuse systems, and environmental compliance-critical to supporting regional growth in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, and infrastructure sectors.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in water or wastewater treatment, industrial water systems, or environmental operations. Instruction will emphasize real-world application, including operation of a closed-loop water reclamation training system, water quality testing, regulatory compliance, and system maintenance.

Under general supervision from the Vice President of Workforce Development, the Industrial Trainer will deliver high-quality instruction, support lab operations, and contribute to workforce training initiatives aligned with industry and regulatory standards.
Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (or higher) OR relevant industry licensure/certification in water/wastewater treatment or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of industry experience in:
  • Water treatment or wastewater operations
  • Industrial water systems or utilities
  • Environmental or regulatory compliance
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Water or Wastewater Operator License or the ability to satisfy licensing requirements and earn within 90 days.
• Working knowledge of water treatment processes, testing procedures, and safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with industrial or municipal water systems, reclamation, or reuse processes.
• Familiarity with:
  • Water quality testing equipment and lab procedures
  • Pumps, filtration, reverse osmosis, or chemical treatment systems
• Prior teaching, training, or workforce instruction experience.

Experience with OSHA or environmental health and safety standards.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Deliver instruction for courses within the Water Reclamation Certificate program (credit and/or non-credit).
• Provide hands-on training using lab-based and skid-mounted water reclamation systems.
• Teach core concepts including:
  • Water treatment and reclamation processes
  • Water quality testing and analysis
  • System operations and maintenance
  • Environmental…