Unclassified Employment Opportunities

Position: PTEC Lab Technician/Safety Training Coordinator/Instructor
Division: CTE
Reports To: Program Chair  

Position Summary
The PTEC Lab Technician/Safety Training Coordinator/Instructor provides hands-on laboratory support and instruction for students within the PTEC department. This role is also responsible for developing, managing, and delivering safety training programs in accordance with industry-specific standards and regulatory guidelines. 

Duties and Responsibilities Summary: 

  • Directly support program faculty in laboratory instruction.
  • Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, evaluate situations, and make decisions on class/lab processes to be incorporated into classes.
  • Assist instructors in assessing students' ability to perform required skills to meet course objectives.
  • Manage and maintain a wide range of test and repair equipment, including hand tools, power tools, and laboratory trainers.
  • Manage and maintain computer hardware and software.
  • Monitor and resupply inventory of laboratory consumables.
  • Coordinate with the Department Chair to acquire hardware and lab consumables in compliance with department and college standards.
  • Coordinate and deliver instruction and training for OSHA, HAZWOPER, PPE, FEMA, and other relevant safety certifications and licenses.
  • Coordinate and deliver instruction for NCCER courses such as Core, Rigging, and Instrumentation.
  • Coordinate and deliver instruction for training in Confined Space, Trench & Excavation (Ditch Witch), Fall Protection, and Lockout/Tag Out certifications.
  • Coordinate and deliver instruction for light equipment, including Forklift, Telescopic Extended Forklift, Scissor Lift, Manlift, and Ditch Witch.
  • Teach PTEC courses each semester as an adjunct instructor, subject to teaching credentials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Chair, Vice Chancellor, or Chancellor.

Required Experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of industry experience in process technology or a closely related field.

Required Education:

  • Associate’s degree in Industrial Plant, Safety or Construction Industry.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

  • Curriculum Planning & Program Development: Ability to develop, manage, and continuously improve PTEC courses and programs.
  • Instructional Expertise: Knowledge of effective pedagogy for adult learners and technical education, including maintaining a positive and engaging classroom environment.
  • Classroom & Learning Environment Management: Strong classroom management skills to foster a supportive, productive learning environment.
  • Leadership & Mentoring: Ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and professional leadership to students and colleagues.
  • Records & Compliance Management: Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and adhering to institutional, industry, and accreditation standards.
  • Content Expertise: Extensive knowledge in process technology and related technical fields.
  • Conflict Resolution: Ability to handle conflicts professionally and productively in academic and workplace settings.
  • Institutional Commitment & Collaboration: Knowledge of and dedication to the college’s mission and values, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the institution.

Preferred Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, or Safety Technology.
  • OSHA OTI 500 Certified Instructor.
  • NCCER ICPT Certified.

Preferred Experience: 

  • Five (5) years in Industrial Technology, or Safety Technology or related field.
  • Possesses required certifications and willing to pursue future certifications as needed.
  • Teaching Experience

Application Process
To apply, send resume, unofficial transcript(s), and contact information for three professional references to: [email protected] - (Please include “PTEC Lab Technician/Safety Training Coordinator/Instructor” in the subject line).

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All applications are confidential, and references will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant.

The committee will begin the review of applications immediately. All applications are confidential, and any references provided will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant.

All new hires are subject to a criminal background check, in accordance with Nunez Policy 6.036.

Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for further review.

Nunez is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nunez is also a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
As an executive branch state agency, Nunez Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all employees to update their information at least every five (5) years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator’s website at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/office-of-state-ada-coordinator/.