Overwatch

Electrical Instructor - Data Center Delivery Track

Dallas, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$35k-$50kDetected 174 days ago

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About the role

Balance classroom instruction with hands-on lab time (targeting 60% lab hours per week) to reinforce theoretical concepts through applied practice.
Safety Leadership Model and enforce jobsite safety culture at all times, including daily stretch & flex, pre-task briefs, hazard walks, and safety briefings.
Ensure proper PPE use and safe tool/equipment handling throughout all lab sessions.

Curriculum Delivery & Instruction Deliver structured daily lesson plans across a 3-week, 150-hour curriculum covering construction and electrical safety, trade math, blueprint reading, conduit bending/installation, wiring, electrical theory, troubleshooting, and capstone project work.
Guide students through a hands-on capstone build, including project documentation, upload/submission, and final presentation.
Track and document student progress, skill verification/sign-offs, attendance, and completion records.
Maintain accurate training records, certification documentation, and student performance evaluations.
Maintain lab equipment, tools, and materials in safe, working order; manage classroom/lab inventory.
The instructor will deliver a blended curriculum combining classroom instruction (~40% of hours) with intensive lab-based, skills-driven practice (~60% of hours), covering everything from foundational safety and trade math through conduit installation, device wiring, electrical theory, troubleshooting, and final evaluations.

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as a licensed/certified electrician with critical facility construction experience Valid Journeyman Electrician license Current OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain)
must be qualified to deliver or coordinate OSHA 10 instruction to students.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and current code cycle.
Demonstrated experience with conduit bending (EMT/rigid), wire pulling, device wiring, continuity/meter testing, and LOTO procedures.
Strong understanding of basic DC electrical theory (Ohm's Law, series/parallel/mixed circuits).
ability to explain technical concepts clearly to entry-level learners.
High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in lab/field environments for extended periods.
This role requires an individual who can balance technical trade expertise with strong classroom facilitation skills, mentor early-career learners, and instill the safety culture, work ethic, and technical competencies required for success in commercial and data center construction environments.
Facilitate OSHA 10 certification training and ensure all students complete required certification requirements.

Valid Master Electrician license Experience working in data center construction environments.
Experience with blueprint reading instruction, trade math instruction, or apprenticeship curriculum delivery.
Physical Requirements Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in lab/field environments for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to [35-50] lbs and safely handle tools, conduit, and training equipment.
Ability to safely operate ladders, hand tools, and power tools while demonstrating techniques to students.
Comfortable working in a shop/lab environment with variable noise, dust, and physical activity levels
Journeyman (Required) or Master Electrician (Preferred)
Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office required).

Electrical Instructor - Data Center Delivery Track ForgeNow is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Electrical Instructor to lead a rigorous 3-week (150-hour), hands-on training program preparing students for entry-level electrical construction careers in data center environments (~12 course convenings per year).

Paid time off Certification / continuing education tuition reimbursement Relocation assistance 401(k) Health benefits Bonus opportunities

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