[Hiring] Fire Protection Technical Workforce Trainer @VSC Fire & Security

Role Description

VSC Fire & Security Corporate is seeking candidates for the position of Technical Workforce Trainer. This job travels approximately 60% of the time.

• Accurately interpret instructions and directives as assigned by supervisor.
• Effectively communicate relevant project/service information to superiors.
• Confer with management, supervisors, and employees to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training.
• Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.
• Develop presentations to be used in training and/or develop/select other training aids such as manuals/handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, etc.
• Conduct training sessions covering specified areas such as on-the-job training, refresher training, system training, etc.
• Coordinate training schedule with the hiring and training demands of other corporate Trainers and established corporate-wide objectives.
• Coordinate training with Inspection Managers and Division Managers to meet their business needs.
• Report on progress to Inspection and Division Managers of employees under guidance during training periods.
• Maintain trainee records.
• Assist employees with problems concerning "how to" perform specific tasks related to Inspection functions.
• Make suggestions on improving work processes and procedures for Inspections corporate-wide.
• Requires mobility to travel to other divisions, client locations, and job sites throughout the company.
• Must be capable of using ladders, lifts, and scaffolding where necessary to view conditions, as well as access to confined spaces, attics, basements, and cooler installations.
• Requires visual acuity to read documents, meters, and drawings as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks in an office environment utilizing standard office equipment.
• Communicate with customers or potential customers as requested to provide site evaluations, handle discrepancies, complaints, and advice on recommended remedial action or procedures as required.
• Assist with communication with AHJs as requested for Inspection departments and represent VSC and the customer’s interests and work to resolve issues of non-compliance or discrepancy.
• Work closely with technical trade employees or departments to ensure that clients understand circumstances involving disagreement such as scope, method of handling on-site conditions, or other client dissatisfaction.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience within the fire protection industry, including specialized experience in one or more of the following areas: sprinkler, low voltage, special hazards.
• Proven presentation and facilitation/training skills – from individuals to groups of people.
• NICET certification.
• Demonstrated PC skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with NFPA, other regulatory standards, and state and local codes.
• Thorough record-keeping skills.
• Exhibit leadership skills to effectively communicate, motivate, and train inspection employees.
• Ability to represent the Company in a professional manner with good interpersonal communication skills, integrity, and respect for the fire protection profession’s primary goals of life safety and property protection.

Requirements

• Ability to travel approximately 60% of the time.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for use of company vehicle.
• Requires visual acuity for PC and document records; requires good speaking voice for training presentations and phone interactions.
• Auditory acuity for training and telephone use as well as digital dexterity for PC use are required.

Benefits

• Excellent pay based on experience.
• Overtime eligible.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Company paid life insurance for full-time employees.
• Employee apparel program.
• Company paid long-term disability insurance.
• Bonus for referring new employees.
• Parental leave for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities for training and advancement.