What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Instructor Manager position at Red Rover Recruitment?
About The Company:
Our client is a specialized electrical training organization that focuses on helping utilities, industrial facilities, and service providers work safely on power systems and substation equipment. For decades, they have delivered hands‑on, instructor‑led courses in electrical fundamentals, protection and control, and safety standards such as NFPA 70E and related industry guidelines. Their programs blend classroom theory with practical labs, and they place a strong emphasis on real‑world application, instructor expertise, and continuous improvement in training quality and learner outcomes.
Job Description:
The Manager of Instructors is responsible for leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of technical instructors, ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery of electrical training programs. This role oversees training in electrical substation equipment, electrical fundamentals, and safety practices, and requires strong leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to effectively manage both people and processes.
This is not a corporate L&D role. It is a hands-on leadership position for someone with real-world substation and electrical testing experience who can mentor instructors, uphold technical standards, and ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of advanced electrical training programs.
Travel approximately 10–20%.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of senior electrical instructors
- Review and approve course content for technical accuracy and relevance
- Oversee instructor scheduling and course assignments
- Monitor student feedback and training quality standards
- Support recruitment and onboarding of new instructors
- Serve as subject matter expert on client discussions
- Contribute to development of new training offerings
Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in electrical maintenance, substation environments, protection & control, or power systems testing
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, NETA, IEEE, OSHA standards
- Leadership experience in a technical or field-based environment
- Ability to lead and earn credibility with experienced electrical professionals
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000