Solar Roof Technical Trainer

Job Description

The Tesla Energy Training team creates, manages, and facilitates a wide variety of educational materials that support key stakeholders across multiple product lines and business functions including Solar Roof, Solar Panels, and Inverters. The team is looking for an experienced Technical Training Instructor who will conceptualize and deliver engaging educational content designed to enhance the training experience of multiple teams across the Energy organization by analyzing training needs, designing solutions aligned with learning objectives. This individual will facilitate instructional content that supports key performance indicators and will direct the classroom in a manner that enables a productive learning environment. This is a multi-faceted role where you are expected to have knowledge of Solar Roof, roofing industry best practices, metal fabrication, dry-in installation, and Photovoltaics (PV), along with great interpersonal communication. Our team is highly collaborative, creative, passionate and has a shared desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology and market landscape.

Job Responsibilities

• Train and certify others on critical subject matter across supported business lines and curriculum using various teaching methods and environments, including but not limited to facilitating classroom presentations, hands-on activities, virtual training sessions, product demonstrations, and on-the-job coaching
• Conceptualize training that supports business objectives that are specifically designed to enhance knowledge and skill retention
• Continuously evaluate existing training by collecting, reviewing, and sharing feedback with applicable business partners, with a primary focus on training improvement
• Pursue technical knowledge and information to gain a deep understanding of Tesla products and processes by engaging in regular communication with trainers, engineers, business leaders, and frontline employees
• Perform ongoing upskilling by completing all certification programs and regularly completing field work
• Be a respectable and professional representative for Energy Training in all scenarios and environments by upkeeping facility spaces, equipment, and providing support to all learners, special guests, visitors, etc.

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of training facilitation or related experience, preferably in a high-tech or product-centric environment
• 5+ years of residential roofing experience, with at least 3+ years related to metal fabrication and applying metal flashing
• Demonstrated understanding of roofing, building envelopes, PV installation, and industry standards
• Strong understanding of, and ability to critically apply, core concepts of training, curriculum development, adult learning theory, etc. in the creation and delivery of training content that is aligned with business needs
• Eagerness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment where objectives and responsibilities may need to quickly adapt to evolving industry needs
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite and related tools for communicating information efficiently
• Up to ~30% travel/offsite activities primarily directly supporting field installation