Technical Instructor

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa. Location

: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Bay City Service Center located in Bay City, MI.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary Of Job Responsibilities

The Learning & Development (L&D) team is seeking a highly skilled Technical Instructor to support critical operational training across the organization. This role is essential for maintaining compliance, ensuring workforce readiness, and upholding the highest standards of operational safety—particularly within the Working Clearance program and associated requalification requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, hands-on plant experience, and proficiency with the control of hazardous energy (eSOMs or Lockout/Tagout). These capabilities are vital for sustaining safe operations and enabling L&D to deliver high-quality, accurate, and compliant technical training. The successful candidate will become a SME in eSOMS Working Clearance by working closely with Generation Operations business partners, doing go-and-sees and job shadowing. This instructor will not only own the Working Clearance training program for Learning and Development but will also help support the Generation Technical Training team’s large portfolio of offerings that includes many electrical and mechanical offerings.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Collaborate with colleagues and business partners including joint training committees and safety reps to develop and align instructional strategies and curriculum across courses. Act as a liaison to communicate information between key stakeholders and Learning and Development (L&D).

- Prepare and deliver engaging lectures, presentations, and interactive sessions to convey highly technical concepts, theories, and procedures effectively to students in the assigned subject area, as well as support in non-technical areas to meet business needs.

- Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

- Execute accurate document mangement.

- Participate in professional development activities to stay updated with the latest educational practices, technology and trends to enhance the learning experiences. Partner with other L&D instructors for coaching and learning opportunities to improve cross-functional abilities within L&D.

- Develop skills and knowledge in additional technical, soft skills, and non-technical areas to have the ability to deliver training cross-functionally.

- Revise and continuously improve lesson plans, curriculum, and instructional materials based on established guidelines and objectives.

- Assess student learning and progress through various approved methods.

- Support a lean mindset throughout the organization by using Lean methodology and principles. This includes finding and solving problems and contributing to customer affordability and our company's financial performance by seeking out efficient and effective learning solutions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Knowledge of adult learning theories and learning concepts; experience in developing and delivering class content to promote engaging training.

- The ability to deliver effective instruction, manage a classroom environment, and impart specialized knowledge and practical skills to the learner.

- Strong knowledge and expertise in the subject area, including familiarity with relevant curriculum frameworks and standards.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, coworkers and business partners.

- Be adaptable to different learning styles, technologies, and teaching methodologies to cater to diverse student needs.

- Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities.

- Possess in-depth knowledge of the subject matter being taught, including the underlying theories, principles, and practical applications.

- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes active student participation and collaboration.

- Proficiency in using educational technology tools and software for instructional purposes.

Education/Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Engineering, technical based and 2+ years of working knowledge of gas or electrical systems; instructor experience or high level presentation skills; working in an operations setting to understand the complexities of the environment; knowledge of adult learning theory principles; instructional design. - [OR] Associate's degree in Business, Education, Engineering, technical based and 4+ years of working knowledge of gas or electrical systems; instructor experience or high level presentation skills; working in an operations setting to understand the complexities of the environment; knowledge of adult learning theory principles; instructional design. - [OR] High School diploma and 6+ years of working knowledge of gas or electrical systems; instructor experience or high level presentation skills; working in an operations setting to understand the complexities of the environment; knowledge of adult learning theory principles; instructional design.

Preferred

- Working Clearance/eSOMS/Lockout Tagout experience

- Plant operations and/or maintenance experience

- Mechanical/Electrical experience

- Mobile crane experience

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation packages

- Medical, Dental and Vision

- 401k with company match

- Paid parental leave

- Up to 13 paid Holidays

- Paid time off

- Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.