Industrial Maintenance Instructor - Workforce & Economic Development

Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time)

Job Description

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Generous leave: Annual, personal, sick and floating holiday.

Secure your future with a district paid retirement plan.

Prioritize your wellness with our district paid health and dental plan for employees.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Accelerator Campus Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

CONTRACT: 12 – Month

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: Yes

TRAVEL: 5%

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To deliver a variety of high-quality, competency-based industrial maintenance training opportunities within the Industrial Maintenance Flex Lab, including customized training for industry clients; develop and maintain industry-aligned curriculum; support workforce pipeline and incumbent worker training; and actively engage industry partners to ensure training relevance, safety, and program growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver high-quality instruction in an open-entry/open-exit Industrial Maintenance Flex Lab, providing individualized, hands‑on technical training and skill verification.
• Develop, revise, and maintain curriculum aligned with current industry standards and workforce needs.
• Assess student competencies and document progress toward completion, certifications, and employment readiness.
• Engage local industry partners to ensure training is relevant and of value, including participation in advisory input and workforce alignment discussions.
• Develop both daytime and evening open enrollment courses in specialty areas to offer to the general public based on regional workforce demand.
• Obtain and maintain industry certifications required to instruct classes in specialty areas. Expand knowledge base to develop new class offerings.
• Support the development and delivery of apprenticeship programs, including related technical instruction (RTI) as applicable.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional lab environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and proper equipment usage.
• Identify equipment needs and work with leadership to ensure all necessary training equipment and supplies are available, operational, and aligned with industry standards.
• Serve as a liaison to industry groups, including serving as a board member with the Oklahoma Predictive Maintenance Users Group (OPMUG), and coordinate related training opportunities.
• Develop cost‑effective strategies in fees/tuition, instructor salaries, and room scheduling to support program sustainability and growth.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in relevant professional development, staying informed on technological trends, and monitoring industry changes affecting business and industry training to identify partnership opportunities.
• Keep informed of and interpret laws, regulations, statutes, rules, and policies affecting the training programs being offered.
• Prepare and submit reports and required documentation for Workforce & Economic Development leadership including enrollment, completion, and industry credential data.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Industry technical certifications in industrial maintenance, PLCs, electrical, hydraulics, or related areas are strongly preferred.

SKILLS:

• Strong technical expertise in industrial maintenance systems, including mechanical, electrical, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Competent in maintaining a safe, organized lab environment and ensuring compliance with OSHA and district safety regulations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Competent in designing and delivering competency-based, hands‑on technical instruction
• Skilled in developing and updating industry-aligned curriculum

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, automation, or related technical environments. Experience delivering training, instruction, or workforce development programs is preferred. Prior work with apprenticeships, open-entry/open-exit labs, or industry partnerships is desirable.

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Position is based in Enid, OK
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