Sr. Technical Training Instructor, 3P Service & Collision

Rivian

Fort Worth, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$103,100–$128,900 Per Year
SKILLS
Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Automotive Technology, Course Development, Cross-Functional, Disability Insurance, Driver's License, Employment Law, Facilities Management, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Machine Tool, Maintenance Services, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Product Support, Sales Training, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Training, Technical Writing, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Fort Worth, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
Sr. Technical Training Instructor

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simplyaccepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary Rivian is looking for atop-talented Sr. Technical Training Instructor to join our Service L&D Team. The instructor will develop and manage all aspects of mechanical repair training for the 3rd Party Certified Service & Collision Repair Network. This role will require high levels of initiative, independent judgment, and cross-team collaborative capability. Able to lead teams to creative solutions and develop new training programs in a compressed timeline. Our instructor will be responsible for delivering product training and supporting curriculum updates. While this role will initially be based at the Dallas Service Center, it is expected transfer to Fort Worth, TX in 2027.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with a world-class training team that will develop online, virtual, and instructor-led mechanical training for Rivian's 3P Certified Network
  • Engage and educate technicians who will perform service and mechanical repair functions on Rivian vehicles
  • Work alongside the larger Training Organization at Rivian to create industry-leading training
  • Provide live Virtual Training sessions for technicians in a remote environment
  • Interact with the Training Development Team as a service/collision subject matter expert
  • Work directly with Service Engineering to understand training topics needed for Rivian vehicle repairs
  • Work with external third-party training providers to provide support as a Rivian subject-matter expert
  • Work to support first-responder training content and relay it to the 3rd-party network
  • Develop new and creative ways to deliver training content
  • Manage the operations of the regional training hub, including, but not limited to, the training schedule, inventory maintenance, facilities management, daily operations, training equipment, tooling, and vehicle maintenance, to the highest standards, keeping a well-organized and clean training area
Qualifications
  • 5+ years' experience with demonstrated leadership in an automotive technical training environment
  • A genuine fascination for education and a commitment to global change
  • Strong familiarity with developing a training course that includes everything from curriculum development to delivering to technicians
  • Open to travel (+50%) to provide training throughout North America
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment
  • Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with internal and external partners
  • Able to work efficiently under a high amount of work/stress
  • Equivalent practical experience or a BA/BS degree preferred
  • Automotive Collision / Mechanical Repair Technician background a plus
  • Familiar with learning management platforms and how to navigate them preferred
  • Experience working with technical content preferred

Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $103,100 to $128,900 for Texas based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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