What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Technical Instructor/Sr. Instructional Designer position at Watts Water Technologies?
We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What We Do
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
Principal Responsibilities And Duties
We are committed to attracting and managing the best talent globally. We seek to attract and promote employees who demonstrate an ability and willingness to:
This position has no direct reports
Experience And Required Skills
Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.
At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.
And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.
Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.
We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What We Do
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
Principal Responsibilities And Duties
- Define / develop new and revise existing training curricula for use in instructor-led, e-Learning, or mobile scenarios and interface with technical writers, product engineers, technical support, sales, marketing, and manufacturing personnel as necessary to source information, data, graphics, materials, etc. (25%) - Designer
- Conduct training on a wide variety of Watts Water Technologies products. (40%) - Instructor
- Partner with internal and external personnel to identify, understand, and resolve customer issues to ensure the delivery of the best possible training solution. (10%) - Designer
- Ensure training equipment, supplies, and facilities are fully operational and consistent with Watts Water Technologies quality standards and customer expectations; perform equipment maintenance / upgrades as scheduled or required. (5%) - Designer
- Mentors / trains other Technical Instructors / Instructional Developers to ensure Watts Water Technologies training is of the highest quality possible. (10%) - Designer
- Assist with development of training program policies, procedures, standards, and templates. (5%) - Designer
- May lead and direct the work of others to complete instructional design projects. (5%) - Designer
We are committed to attracting and managing the best talent globally. We seek to attract and promote employees who demonstrate an ability and willingness to:
- Collaborate across workgroups
- Communicate effectively
- Initiate positive change
- Drive for results
- Deliver high-quality work
- Focus on the customer
- Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent (e.g., Military School Instructor).
- Proficiency with current PC applications / office environment
This position has no direct reports
Experience And Required Skills
- Instructor or Instructional Design / training development experience for construction / mechanical engineering projects / systems
- Minimum of 6 -10 years’ experience as a technical instructor / technical course developer / instructional designer
- Deep understanding of plumbing systems, backflow preventers, various types of control valves, pressure regulators, etc.
- Travel (35%) – Will be required to travel to field locations to develop or conduct training
- Experience with one of the following applications required; Articulate, Captivate, and / or Adobe
- Experienced with using Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office tools
- Proficient in the use of Instructional Design Methodology (ADDIE) highly desirable
Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.
- Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
- Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
- 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
- Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
- Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.
And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.
Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.
