[Hiring] HVAC Technical Instructor @Daikin Applied Americas

Role Description

Daikin Applied is seeking an HVAC Technical Instructor II who will be responsible for designing, delivering, and managing advanced technical training programs for HVAC professionals.

• Curriculum development, instructional delivery, and program evaluation.
• Mentoring peers, shaping curriculum, and collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, product development, and field service teams.

Location: Remote USA

What you will do:

• Technical Instruction & Facilitation:
  • Designs and delivers advanced technical training for HVAC professionals, including internal staff and external partners.
  • Facilitates instructor-led (ILT) and virtual instructor-led (VILT) sessions on topics such as commissioning, servicing, and troubleshooting centrifugal, rotary screw, scroll, and reciprocating chillers, air handling units, cooling towers, pumps, and control systems (DDC and pneumatic).
  • Adapting instructional methods to learner needs and business goals.
  • Develops multimedia learning assets including videos, eLearning modules, and simulations.
  • Provides mentorship and coaching to junior instructors, ensuring instructional consistency and technical accuracy.
• Subject Matter Expertise & Curriculum Development:
  • Serves as a technical authority in HVAC systems, contributing expert insight to instructional design teams.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to identify performance gaps and design targeted learning solutions.
  • Reviews and validates technical content for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with evolving industry standards.
  • Participates in product development cycles, offering field-based feedback and customer insights to engineering and R&D teams.
• Program Management & Strategic Oversight:
  • Leads the end-to-end management of learning programs across multiple modalities (ILT, VILT, blended, curated pathways).
  • Partners with internal stakeholders, vendors, and SMEs to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Oversees logistics, budgeting, communications, and learner engagement strategies in collaboration with training administrators.
  • Evaluates program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative metrics; recommends improvements based on data analysis.
  • Prioritizing initiatives, allocating resources, and resolving instructional challenges.

What’s in it for you:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Equivalent Experience in HVAC or related technical field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in HVAC service, technical instruction, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in servicing and troubleshooting complex HVAC systems, including chillers, air handling units, and control systems.
• Experience delivering technical training in instructor-led (ILT) and virtual (VILT) formats.
• Proven ability to design and adapt curriculum based on learner needs and business objectives.
• History of collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product knowledge and customer satisfaction.
• Experience mentoring peers or junior staff in technical subject matter and instructional techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems, including chillers, air handling units, control systems, and refrigeration cycles.
• Strong facilitation and instructional delivery skills across ILT, VILT, and blended formats.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in curriculum design, learner engagement, and program evaluation.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS), virtual platforms, and instructional technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor and coach peers in technical instruction and classroom management.
• Up to 35% travel required for onsite training and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lift and transport training equipment up to 50 lbs. Frequent handling of manuals and materials up to 35 lbs.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: EPA 608 Universal, NATE, HVAC Excellence.
• Technical school training in HVAC systems and controls.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in HVAC service, technical instruction, or training program leadership.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering advanced training programs for complex HVAC systems across multiple modalities (ILT, VILT, blended).
• Experience leading strategic learning initiatives that align with business goals and drive measurable performance improvements.
• Prior collaboration with engineering, product development, and field service teams to integrate technical training with product innovation and customer feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop instructional staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Experience working within a corporate learning environment or technical institute with a focus on adult education and workforce development.
• Expertise in adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience with curriculum development tools such as Articulate, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with HVAC regulatory standards and codes (ASHRAE, ANSI, EPA).
• Ability to analyze learning metrics and translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, product development, and field service teams.
• Knowledge of emerging HVAC technologies, including IoT-enabled systems and smart controls.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic training initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions.
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays.
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual.
• Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state and local law.
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
• The typical hourly rate for this position ranges from $38.65 - $65.77 in MN.