BPI Trainer

BPI / Weatherization Trainer

Location: On-site (Portland, OR)

About:

Our client is a nonprofit that began its work in 2022. They provide education and job training opportunities for BIPOC at the frontline of climate change, helping them identify, understand, and pursue their contribution to a clean energy future by: 1) building a diversified workforce of clean energy residential contractors 2) increasing community health by improving the durability, resiliency, and indoor air quality of people’s homes, and 3) increasing training to minority contractors and community members' to help them better understand the intersection between a healthy home and an energy efficient home.

Reports To: Executive Director and Program Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking one Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified trainer or one trainer versed in weatherization techniques and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building science, energy auditing, and hands-on field experience, along with exceptional instructional skills in facilitating engaging, hands-on learning in both classroom and field settings. We believe in co-teaching, our ideal trainers will be able to learn from and support other trainers by facilitating train-the-trainer sessions, mentorship, and curriculum revision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and effective culturally specific training sessions for BPI BA-T and BA-P candidates, including classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, mentoring, and field training.
• Co-teach effectively by collaborating with fellow trainers to plan, deliver, and assess instruction in a shared classroom and field environments.
• Ensure compliance with BPI standards and protocols throughout the training and proctoring process.
• Managing the setup and breakdown of mock ups for insulation & air sealing techniques and associated hands on weatherization training
• Teach hands on weatherization techniques and best practices
• Proctor written and field exams in accordance with BPI proctor guidelines.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to help them succeed in certification exams.
• Maintain accurate training records and submit required documentation to our organization and BPI.
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends, BPI standards, and advancements in building performance.
• Assist in curriculum development and updates as needed.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for students of varying experience levels.
• Be a steward of the training center which may involve any combination of the following responsibilities: managing the facility, preparing the space and equipment, maintaining equipment, cleaning up the space, managing the daily flow of training
• Managing and resetting hands-on modules between trainings
• Maintaining equipment, making sure tools are calibrated to BPI standards
• Building vendor list and maintaining relationship with vendor that would donate materials for training

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in building science principles, residential construction, energy auditing, combustion safety, diagnostic testing, and indoor air quality AND/OR 4+ years experience installation in insulation, air sealing, ventilation, ducting, duct sealing, and other weatherization techniques
• Hands-on experience using the following to diagnose residential home issues: blower doors, duct blasters, combustion analyzers, and other energy auditing and diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of cultural competency and ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles
• Reliable, professional, and committed to student success.
• Experience with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Suite; Gmail; basic knowledge of file directories and timekeeping.
• Prior experience/background teaching workforce development or adult education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold any of the following active credentials: IREC Certified Instructor, RESNET HERS Rater, ASHRAE BEAP, AEE Residential Energy Auditor
• Hold an active or looking to get BPI Certified in Building Analyst Technician (BA-T), Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) and/or BPI Energy Auditor
• BPI Certified as an online and in person proctor
• Experience as a general contractor
• Experience with Snugg Pro and/or other energy modeling software
• Knowledge of HVAC and whole-house ventilation systems