Head - Automation at Michael Stevens Consulting

Job Description

• This candidate will be responsible for the effective management of Automation Projects and the training of the Robotics and Automation curriculum in the classroom and laboratory setting.

Responsibilities
Assist in developing and updating curriculum and laboratory projects on some of the following topics:

• Managing Automation Projects
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Ladder Logic
• Industry 4.0
• Industrial Networking
• Electricity/ Electronics
• Automation
• Manufacturing
• Autodesk Inventor
• Troubleshooting Methods
• Instrumentation and Controls
• C Programming
• Vision Systems
• Conduct classroom and shop training utilizing proper instructional techniques, practices and following the approved curriculum
• Utilize equipment and training aids in daily lessons
• Report all damaged or missing instructional equipment
• Ensure that classroom and shop areas are kept clean, orderly and promote a learning environment
• Maintain and record student attendance and grades
• Prepare class lessons and test in a timely manner
• Design training aids and mock-ups in area of instructor expertise
• Administer tests and make-up tests per MIAT procedures manual
• Ensure that students follow all established policies, procedures, and safety practices
• Ensure that a professional training environment is always maintained in the classroom and shop areas
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Education or Assistant Director of Education.

Performance Standards

• Instructors will be evaluated on their ability to promote and implement the objective of the school
• Assure that the curriculum is adhered to, and delivered with motivation and enthusiasm
• Proper monitoring of all equipment, supplies and tools to ensure the safety of the students and staff on projects
• Ensure that student morale is maintained at a high level
• Maintain a good standing on student and lab equipment evaluations
• All internal and external reports and forms have been accurately completed and submitted in a timely fashion
• Maintain an annual average of 95% student retention
• Instructor evaluations will be done twice a year by management
• Instructors evaluations will be done by students every quarter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Associate degree required
• 10 years prior experience in the field required
• 5 years prior experience in training preferred
• Autodesk Inventor experience preferred
• Programmable Logic Control experience preferred
• Industrial Networking experience a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to teach students of various ages and diverse backgrounds
• Effectively Manage Automation projects
• Able to work productively and communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word and Excel required)
• Must be able to deal responsibly with confidential information
• Must be personable, energetic and have a customer service orientation
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to work alone or with a team.

Working Conditions:

• Majority of time spent in education environment
• Work will consist an 8-hour day, 75% teaching and 25% administration
• Appropriate safety measures must be followed
• Exposure to chemicals that are standard to the industry.