Industrial Maintenance Subject Matter Expert

StrataTech Education Group

StrataTech Education Group focuses on the acquisition, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation's growing infrastructure needs.

The company's Tulsa Welding School subsidiary was founded in 1949 with campuses in Tulsa, Okla., Jacksonville, Fla., Houston, and Dallas (Irving) Texas. Tulsa Welding School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is a member of the American Welding Society and the Association of Private Schools, Colleges, and Universities. TWS-Jacksonville is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2331. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC), a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, opened and started training students in 2014. TWSTC is located at 243A Greens Road in Houston, Texas.

The Refrigeration School, Inc (RSI) was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1965. RSI trains students in the technical services that are needed today and challenges the student to reach their highest level of academic knowledge and leadership capabilities. Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education.

StrataTech Education - Core Values

At StrataTech, we are zealous advocates of positive and sustainable life change through skilled trades education. We are laser focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others. Collectively, our organizational core values are focused on promoting an incredible work environment, with genuine and authentic people, which is both challenging and fun, while focused on serving the needs of others. Together, we are united with the desire to make a positive impact in the lives we touch and in the communities we serve.

Challenging and Fun:

Challenging and fun describes our culture at StrataTech. We cultivate an environment in which our faculty, staff, and students feel joy in asking questions, challenging the status quo, and always innovating and exploring new horizons. With a forward-thinking mentality and an energizing spirit, together we find fun in every challenge.

Creating an Incredible Work Environment:

StrataTech Education Group and our schools, Tulsa Welding School, and The Refrigeration School Inc, exist to change people's lives and create opportunities that empower them to build a life they're proud of for themselves, their families, and their communities. This applies as much to students as it does to faculty and staff. We are unified in our commitment to change lives through a collaborative, inclusive community that encourages excellence within each and every one of us.

We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), recognizing the importance of creating a culture that embraces and celebrates individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment further strengthens our mission to change lives and build a vibrant community.

Genuine People:

We are all, individually, genuine people. As a unifying value, this means StrataTech is a space that actively encourages and celebrates each individual's authentic self. We care about each other's growth, both personally and professionally, and celebrate it, fostering genuine, authentic relationships based on honesty, accountability, respect, and being of service to one another.

We hire genuine people and encourage them to bring their whole selves to work or the classroom every day. We have built a culture of kindness and support that helps people feel comfortable being themselves, confident about what they contribute, championed in taking risks or trying new things, and joyful about showing up.

Force for Good:

StrataTech is a force for good in the world by creating opportunities for people to find meaning, purpose, creativity, and financial stability. We espouse a conscious capitalist ethos that exists within our economic system but balances it with an ethical framework and the belief that lifeand businessis about making a positive impact.

We strive to make a positive and sustainable impact on the lives and communities (and world) we serve by creating employment opportunities both internally and in the trades that we train students for. Everyone has the potential to positively impact the world and we communicate that to our faculty, staff, and students.

We are laser focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others.

Position Summary

The subject matter expert/SME will play a critical role in shaping high-quality, industry-relevant curriculum and ensuring standardization across campuses. This individual will collaborate closely with content developers, curriculum team, the Education Department, and the B2B division to create, enhance, and update instructional materials while supporting consistency in lab equipment and instructional delivery. The SME will also support new campus growth initiatives by assisting with program rollouts, start-up planning, and ensuring new locations are equipped with standardized curriculum, equipment, and instructional resources.

Responsibilities

Course Development & Content Creation

o Partner with content developers to design and build courses specific to trade fields.

o Develop instructional materials that align with industry standards, licensing requirements, and best practices.

o Ensure content is engaging, accurate, and relevant for learners preparing for careers in the trades.

Content Ownership & Revision

o Collaborate with the B2B division and Education Department to systematically review and rewrite existing content, transitioning it into proprietary Stratatech-owned curriculum.

o Refresh and enhance courses to maintain relevance with evolving technologies, tools, and industry practices.

o Work with the B2B division to develop client-specific content as needed.

o Provide technical expertise and ensure accuracy in all revised content.

Curriculum Enhancement

o Work with curriculum teams to evaluate, update, and standardize program content.

o Identify, develop, and implement improvements to instructional design and course flow to optimize student success.

o Sit in on Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings, capture industry feedback, and integrate recommendations into courses to prepare graduates for industry standards.

o Participate in monthly curriculum meetings and collaborate with the curriculum team on course and content revisions as needed.

o Identify opportunities to integrate new technologies and industry advancements into courses.

Campus Support & Standardization

o Collaborate with campus teams to standardize lab equipment, tools, and supplies across all locations (new/start up and existing).

o Support faculty in implementing consistent, high-quality delivery of technical training.

o Provide guidance to ensure lab environments reflect real-world industry standards.

o Support new campus growth and program rollouts by assisting with facility readiness, equipment and consumables planning, lab layout recommendations, curriculum implementation, and faculty preparation to ensure a consistent student experience from launch.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Associate degree or higher in the applicable trade discipline or a closely related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education, industry experience, and technical expertise may be considered.

Minimum of 5 years of recent industry experience in the applicable trade discipline.

Previous teaching or instructor experience in a postsecondary, apprenticeship, corporate training, or workforce development environment strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, revising, and implementing curriculum, instructional materials, assessments, and lab activities.

Experience supporting curriculum standardization, program development, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.

Current industry certifications applicable to the discipline are required or preferred, as appropriate (e.g., Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or AWS certifications for Welding SMEs, EPA Section 608 for HVAC, NCCER credentials, Journeyman or Master-level license in the applicable trade, or other equivalent industry certifications).

Experience supporting new program or campus start-ups, including curriculum implementation, lab readiness, equipment selection, or faculty onboarding, is preferred.

Ability to travel to campuses as needed to support curriculum implementation, standardization, faculty development, and new campus/program launches.

Skills & Competencies

Strong technical knowledge of trade practices, tools, and safety standards.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.