Application Guide
How to Apply for Technical Instructor, West
at Aggreko
🏢 About Aggreko
Aggreko is a global leader in innovative energy solutions, specifically focused on reducing environmental impact through temporary power, heating, and cooling technologies. What makes them unique is their commitment to sustainability while providing critical energy infrastructure for industries and events worldwide. Someone might want to work here to be part of a company that combines technical innovation with environmental responsibility on a global scale.
About This Role
This Technical Instructor role involves developing and delivering comprehensive training programs for Aggreko's power equipment, focusing on safety, installation, operation, and maintenance while adhering to electrical standards. You'll work remotely in the Western US with significant travel, collaborating with engineering teams and subject matter experts to create relevant training materials. This role is impactful because you'll directly enhance technician competency across North America, ensuring safe and efficient operation of critical energy equipment.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with reviewing and updating training materials based on feedback from recent sessions or new product information from engineering teams. You could spend the morning developing practical exercises for generator maintenance, then travel to a service center to conduct hands-on training with technicians on proper equipment teardown procedures. The day might end with documenting trainee progress, scheduling upcoming sessions across the Western region, and preparing for tomorrow's sales team training on basic equipment operation.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Aggreko Is Looking For
- Has 5-7 years of hands-on experience as a Field/Shop Technician in power generation or multiskilled industrial equipment maintenance
- Demonstrates practical knowledge of curriculum design, training methods, and assessment techniques for technical audiences
- Possesses excellent coaching and communication skills with experience training both technical and non-technical audiences like sales teams
- Is located near Los Angeles service center and willing to travel extensively across North American business areas
📝 Tips for Applying to Aggreko
Highlight specific experience with power generation equipment (generators, switchgear, control systems) in your resume, not just general technical experience
Quantify your training experience: mention how many technicians you've trained, types of equipment covered, and any curriculum you've developed
Emphasize your familiarity with electrical and safety standards (NFPA, OSHA, NEC) relevant to power equipment operation
Demonstrate your remote work discipline and travel readiness by mentioning previous remote training or field service experience
Show awareness of Aggreko's sustainability mission by connecting your experience to efficient equipment operation that reduces environmental impact
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your hands-on experience with power equipment maintenance and repair that qualifies you to develop authentic technical training', 'Specific examples of developing training materials or programs for technical audiences, especially following safety standards', 'Your ability to collaborate with engineering teams and subject matter experts to ensure training accuracy and relevance', 'Your willingness and ability to travel throughout the Western US while working remotely, ideally with proximity to Los Angeles']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Aggreko's specific product lines and recent innovations in temporary power solutions
- → The company's sustainability initiatives and environmental impact reduction goals
- → Industry standards for power generation equipment safety and operation
- → Aggreko's service centers and operations in the Western US region
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without specific power generation or industrial equipment experience (this isn't an entry-level IT trainer role)
- Failing to address the travel requirements or remote work structure in your application
- Using generic training examples without technical specifics related to equipment installation, operation, and maintenance
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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