Posting Title: Technical Trainer/Facilitator
Location: Urbandale, Iowa
Salary Range: $95,000 to $118,700
Travel: 75% travel to regional training centers and project locations
*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus.
Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
WHO WE ARE
For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we've built a reputation for integrity. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we always-always-do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.
THE PRODUCTION TEAM
The Production Team is responsible for overseeing Cupertino Electric's Field workforce, ensuring that all projects are executed with the high standards of safety, productivity, scheduling, quality and cost control. Our team is dedicated to operational excellence, maintaining tight control over project execution from start to finish. We take pride in developing and deploying the best Field Managers in the industry, leaders who drive performance, uphold standards, and deliver successful project outcomes.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Trainer / Facilitator to lead hands-on, engaging instructor-led training for skilled trade professionals. across the organization. The ideal candidate will have practical field experience, a passion for workforce development, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible learning experiences. This role delivers technical training , process instruction , and soft skills development at our regional training centers, with periodic visits to project locations for real-world reinforcement and skill observation.
You will work directly with new hires, supervisors, and experienced team members to promote safe, efficient, and professional performance across these roles.
Deliver engaging, hands-on technical training on operational procedures, tools, systems, and safety protocols, for labor and trade personnel
Facilitate in-person and/or virtual workshops on communication, leadership, problem-solving, and team collaboration for supervisors and professional staff.
Assess trainees' skill levels and learning needs, adjusting content and delivery accordingly.
Support onboarding, upskilling, and refresher training for employees at different levels.
Conduct live instruction in classroom, shop, and field-based environments.
Observe and assess employee performance during training and provide actionable feedback.
Travel periodically to field sites to support job-specific coaching, reinforce training content, and observe work in @context.
Maintain accurate records of training completion, evaluations, and participant feedback.
Collaborate with project managers, foremen, and field staff to identify performance gaps and recommend training interventions
Coordinate with department leaders to identify training needs and ensure alignment with operational goals and values.
Provide feedback on training materials including instructor led training, manuals, toolkits, and e-learning modules, when gaps are identified.
Stay current with industry trends, certifications, codes, and best practices to ensure content remains relevant and compliant.
Knowledge: Having broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways. Barriers to entry such as technical committee review exist at this level.
Job Complexity: Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.
Supervision: Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strong presence in both classroom and field settings
Culturally aware and respectful across all employee levels
Practical and solutions-oriented
Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
Organized, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning
ABOUT YOU
Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to train both field employees and professional staff.
Ability to teach diverse audiences with varying levels of experience and education.
Skilled in delivering both technical skills instruction and leadership/soft skills development .
Ability to lead group instruction and provide 1:1 coaching.
Comfortable using basic technology (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, LMS platforms) for training delivery and tracking.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience: 8+ years of proven experience facilitating training in a construction or operational environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience in construction (field or supervisory roles), manufacturing, logistics, utilities, or similar operational environments.
Prior experience working in a union workforce environment.
Understanding of construction projects and full project lifecycle.
OSHA 10/30 certification or equivalent safety training background.
Bilingual (especially Spanish) strongly preferred.
Experience with adult learning principles or training certifications such as Training & Facilitation, Train-the Trainer, Human Performance Improvement or similar from a nationally recognized accredited institution (IAF, CPF, ATD, ISPI).
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
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Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
