Porsche AS Technical Training Instructor
This position requires candidate to work ONSITE 4 days a week
This position is in Fort Worth, TX
This is a long-term contract (no end date)
Position overview:
Conduct Technical Training classes for internal employees; assist in the development of training programs that facilitate the dissemination of information necessary for quality repairs and customer satisfaction.
Primary responsibilities:
- Conduct training classes according to curriculum and training standards.
- Represent Porsche core values and the highest professional standards for Porsche Center personnel, showing great respect to Porsche customers and to the brand.
- Participate in the development of new and updated curriculum to ensure that courses reflect the latest information and technology, to include
- Review (PPN) Porsche Partner Network sources to include PALMS, Porsche AG trainer's room, data exchange server, PCSS information systems etc. for required modifications and edits to curriculum.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of all technical issues published on PPN and communicated by the Technical Support Team.
- Assist in the design and building of necessary training aids to provide proper support of training curriculum.
- Update and maintain student data on Porsche Academy Learning Management System (PALMS) to reflect classroom results.
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and delivery of Certified Porsche Technician testing, both practical and written tests.
- Maintain and repair vehicles assigned to technical training centers, to be available for use as required on short notice.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the training center, tools, and equipment to the highest standards, reflecting Porsche core values.
- Audit and evaluate vehicles for product familiarization and operational verification as directed.
- Furnish requested reports on training activities and participants; evaluate the technical training program.
- Assist other technical departments within the company including Food and Beverage Client field personnel, Technical Support, Tool & Equipment Manager, and Porsche Center technicians.
- Responsible for the proper usage of, awareness of, and compliance with Information Technology security policies at Porsche Cars North America
- Ensure proper retention of electronic documents, business confidential information, and actively demonstrate an understanding of the need to safeguard competitive information in both electronic and non-electronic formats.
Qualifications
Education:
• College degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology
Certification
• ASE Master Technician, including L1.
• Porsche ZPT Gold Technician preferred.
Experience:
• 6-8 years automotive mechanical hands-on experience, Porsche required.
• Prior experience conducting technical training sessions preferred.
• Prior experience developing or creating technical training materials is preferred.
• Use of photogrammetry or 3d software programs a plus.
• Prior experience with Classic Porsche repair to engine, gearbox, brakes & suspension, and diagnosis.