About ThyssenKrupp
ThyssenKrupp AG (TK) is a leading global diversified technology and materials group based in Essen, Germany. It has 160,000 employees in nearly 80 countries working with passion and expertise to develop technologies, products and services for sustainable progress. Their skills and commitment are the basis for our success. In fiscal year 2013/2014, the Group generated sales of €41 billion (approximately $51.7 billion).
Globally, the company comprises seven business areas (BA): Steel Europe, Steel Americas, Materials Services, Elevator Technologies, Components Technologies, Plant Technologies and Marine Systems, which serve clients across the automotive, aerospace, industrial and chemical sectors.
In North America, ThyssenKrupp companies offer a range of products and services, including: high-performance alloys, automotive components, elevators, escalators and moving walks, material trading, handling and logistics, plant construction and industrial services. In fiscal year 2013/2014, ThyssenKrupp companies in North America employed approximately 20,500 people and generated sales of €9 billion (approximately $11.4 billion) in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
In 2011, ThyssenKrupp adopted a regional organizational structure to streamline decision-making and take advantage of synergies as well as accelerate new product and service development in the region. As a result, the Group established a new North American headquarters, ThyssenKrupp North America, Inc. (TKNA), based in Chicago, Illinois. TKNA provides integrated strategic direction and services for all ThyssenKrupp companies in Canada, the United States and Mexico and helps identify new markets and opportunities for growth in the region.
Introduction
The Elevator Technology business area brings together the ThyssenKrupp Group's global activities in passenger transportation systems. With sales of 6.4 billion euros in fiscal 2013/2014 and customers in 150 countries, ThyssenKrupp Elevator is one of the world's leading elevator companies. With more than 50,000 highly skilled employees, the company offers innovative and energy-efficient products designed to meet customers' individual requirements. The portfolio includes passenger and freight elevators, escalators and moving walks, passenger boarding bridges, stair and platform lifts as well as tailored service solutions for all products. Over 900 locations around the world provide an extensive sales and service network to guarantee closeness to customers.
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas is the largest producer of elevators in the Americas, with more than 15,500 employees, in over 230 branch and service locations. ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas oversees all business for the operations in the United States, Canada, Central and South America. It is a subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG.
Job Description
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas is currently seeking an experienced Educational Specialist to join our world class team in Coppell, TX.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Responsible for development and delivery of product specific information and technical education and training to ThyssenKrupp Elevator Company and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Systems personnel
Knowledge of technical systems to design, develop and maintain instructional material within established office environment
High degree of concentration to design, develop and maintain training aids
Instructs formal classes and makes presentations via oral and written communication
Conducts needs analysis and performs necessary research to responds to training requests
Performs requirements necessary to support education and training programs including programs coordination, correspondence, telephone contacts and manually setting up classrooms
Maintains proficiency in technical education and training techniques and knowledge of ThyssenKrupp products and technology
Involves travel to plants, field offices (domestic and overseas), and other locations, as directed
Conducts orientation for newly hired employees
Provides specific knowledge of products to individuals and groups
Researches, designs, develops and reviews curriculum
Advises, assists and trains others in curriculum design and development
Relocates training equipment for various classes
Completes department and company related reports
Performs other various job functions, as assigned
Requirements
Requires thorough knowledge of technical systems and vocational education theories and practices
Speak and write in clear and understandable manner for internal/external relations
Understand complex verbal and written instructions
Understand data processing and applications
Ability to train qualified personnel
Requires valid driver's license
Knowledge ordinarily acquired through and Associate's degree in electrical engineering or electronics technology or equivalent
Associate's degree in vocational education or equivalent, plus 5-7 years related work experience
Requires high degree of concentration and attention intermittently to provide technical training to field personnel
Continuity of mental effort and concentration on once aspect of job or several aspects
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions