Automation and Process Controls Maintenance Instructor- B2B
Position Summary:
The Automation and Process Controls Instructor delivers the StrataTech pre-developed program curriculum to current technicians looking to upskill their knowledge. This is an advanced technical training role covering industrial automation, controls systems, PLC programming, fluid power, and power transmission. Students are employed maintenance technicians sent by skilled trades partners to build skills directly applicable to their daily operations. The Automation and Process Controls Instructor is technically credible, instructionally disciplined, and professional enough to represent StrataTech in a client-facing environment.
Responsibilities:
Instruction and Curriculum Delivery
Deliver assigned program curriculum in classroom and lab settings with technical accuracy and instructional clarity
Follow the curriculum as designed. Content is not substituted or modified without approval from the Senior Director or B2B Curriculum Manager
Adapt delivery style to meet the needs of adult learners across varying levels of prior experience without compromising technical content or pacing
Prepare for each session in advance. Students and client personnel notice the difference between an instructor who is ready and one who is not
Maintain accurate attendance records and student progress documentation throughout each cohort
Identify students who are struggling and intervene early.
Lab Management and Safety
Set up and manage the lab environment for each session; equipment operational, materials staged, space organized before students arrive
Enforce all safety protocols without exception. PPE, OSHA compliance, and lab conduct standards are non-negotiable
Reset the lab at the conclusion of each cohort to full operational condition
Maintain the lab to a standard that reflects professional pride, not minimum compliance
Student Engagement and Outcomes
Hold students to the standard the program requires. An employed technician leaving this program must be prepared to pass a Multi-skilled Assessment Test and/or Ramsey Exam.
Create a learning environment that is structured, respectful, and demanding. Adult learners with field experience respond to instructors who know their material and expect effort
Manage classroom and lab conduct consistently. Address disruption or disengagement directly and professionally
Provide students with clear, actionable feedback throughout the program, not only at formal evaluation points
Professional Conduct and Client Representation
Conduct yourself as a representative of StrataTech in every interaction
Communicate with client personnel professionally and within the scope of your role. Questions or concerns that exceed that scope are escalated to the Senior Director within the same business day
Complete all reporting, documentation, and administrative requirements on time
Communicate scheduling needs, equipment issues, or student concerns to the Senior Director proactively
Automation and Process Controls, Specific Technical Delivery
Deliver PLC programming and troubleshooting labs using Learning Lab curriculum. Students must complete the program able to read ladder logic, identify faults, and perform basic physical connections
Instruct on VFD installation, parameter setting, and fault diagnosis.
Deliver sensor identification, wiring, and IO Link integration labs. Students will work with photoelectric, proximity, ultrasonic, and safety sensors in multiple configurations
Deliver hydraulic and pneumatic system labs with emphasis on system understanding, PM procedures, and fault isolation. Depth of hydraulics instruction is calibrated to client operations
Cover conveyor system maintenance including belt tensioning, alignment, drive inspection, and controls troubleshooting
Instruct on power transmission including shaft alignment, bearing inspection and replacement, gear drive PM, and belt and chain drive maintenance
Deliver PLC-integrated conveyor system and motion control troubleshooting in real-world application scenarios
Deliver fluid power labs with hydraulic and pneumatic circuit construction, PM procedures, and fault isolation
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED minimum with related field experience.
Ability to work individually and within a group
Excellent written and communication skills
5 or more years of hands-on field experience in the assigned technical discipline within the past 10 years
Proficiency with basic digital tools including documentation platforms and learning management systems
Hands-on experience with PLC systems — Allen-Bradley MicroLogix or ControlLogix strongly preferred
Working knowledge of VFD systems, motor controls, and industrial sensor wiring
Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems in an industrial or DC maintenance environment
NFPA 70E and OSHA 10 certification
People Responsibilities:
No direct responsibilities required
Physical Environment:
Work can be performed in a variety of settings, from temperature-controlled office environments to outdoor areas exposed to the elements
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment
Stooping, bending twisting, and reaching may be required
Work may be completed in online/virtual or shop/lab environment
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education
Required High School or better
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