Fire Protection Technical Workforce Trainer (60% Travel)

VSC Fire & Security delivers integrated, cutting-edge fire protection, life safety and security solutions, including fire suppression and detection systems, fire sprinklers, alarms and security systems.

The company was founded in 1958 on quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, with integrity and reliability at the center of everything we do. As the premier provider of fire protection and life-safety solutions across the Southeast, VSC Fire & Security provides every customer with comprehensive solutions through outstanding design, efficient installation, reliable service and repair, and thorough inspections.

VSC Fire & Security Corporate,  is seeking candidates for the position of Technical Workforce Trainer. This job travels approx 60% of the time.

  What we offer:

Excellent pay $80,000 - $95,000 based on experience

Overtime eligible

Paid vacation and company holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance options for you and your family

Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Company paid life insurance for full time employees

Employee apparel program

Company paid long term disability insurance

Bonus for referring new employees

Parental leave for full-time employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunities for training and advancement

  What you need:

Ability to travel approximattely 60% of the time.

Knowledge and experience within the fire protection industry to include specialized experience in one or more of the following areas - sprinkler, low voltage, special hazards) is required.

Proven presentation and facilitation/training skills – from individuals to groups of people. 

NICET certification.

Demonstrated PC skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with NFPA, other regulatory standards, and state and local codes.

Thorough record keeping skills.

Must exhibit leadership skills to include the ability to effectively communicate, motivate, and train inspection employees.

Ability to represent the Company in a professional manner with good interpersonal communication skills, integrity, and with the required respect for the fire protection profession’s primary goals of life safety and property protection.

  What you will do:

Accurately interpret instructions and directives as assigned by supervisor.

Effectively communicate relevant project/service information to superiors.

Confer with management, supervisors and employees to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training.

Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.

Develop presentations to be used in training and/or develop/select other training aids such as manuals/handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, etc.

Conduct training sessions covering specified areas such as on-the-job training, refresher training, system training, etc.

Coordinate training schedule with the hiring and training demands of other corporate Trainers and established corporate wide objectives. Coordinate training with Inspection Managers and Division Managers to meet their business needs.

Report on progress to Inspection and Division Managers of employees under guidance during training periods. Maintain trainee records.

Assist employees with problems concerning "how to" perform specific tasks related to Inspection functions.

Make suggestions on improving work processes and procedures for Inspections corporate wide.

Requires mobility to travel to other divisions client locations and job sites throughout company. Must be capable of using ladders, lifts and scaffolding where necessary to view conditions, as well as access to confined spaces, attics, basements, and cooler installations.

Requires visual acuity to read documents, meters and drawings as needed.

Individual also performs administrative tasks in office environment utilizing standard office equipment. Position requires visual acuity for PC and document records; requires good speaking voice for training presentations and phone interactions. Auditory acuity for training and telephone use as well as digital dexterity for PC use are required. Must possess valid driver’s license for use of company vehicle.

Communicate with customers or potential customers as requested to provide site evaluations, handle discrepancies, complaints, and advice on recommended remedial action or procedures as required.

Assists with communication with AHJs as requested for Inspection departments and represent VSC and the customer’s interests and work to resolve issues of non-compliance or discrepancy.

Work closely with technical trade employees or departments to ensure that clients understand circumstances involving disagreement such as scope, method of handling on site conditions, or other client dissatisfaction, and that all are handled tactfully and with patience and integrity.

VSC Fire and Security is a drug free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We look forward to hearing from you!

www.vscfire.com