Critical Infrastructure Learning Specialist

Position Title: Critical Infrastructure Learning Specialist
Office: Columbus, OH
Work Modality: Onsite
Work Type: Contract
Duration: 3-6 Months
Hourly Rate: $26-29/hr

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Infrastructure Learning Specialist to become a member of our National Training Team. The ideal candidate is a technically strong, safety-minded professional who can support the lead instructor in translating complex electrical and mechanical systems into structured, high-quality learning experiences.

This learning specialist must understand how mission-critical infrastructure operates in data center environments and possess the ability to teach learners how to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot those systems responsibly. The right candidate is not only technically competent but also able to instill operational discipline, risk awareness, and professional accountability in adult learners preparing for uptime-sensitive environments.

To succeed in this role, candidates must be business-minded within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients’ and learners’ high expectations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist the Critical Infrastructure Expert Trainer in delivering instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers as Critical Facilities Technicians/Engineers in data center environments and, when necessary, deliver specific training modules as assigned by the lead instructor.. Responsibilities include assistance in daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance tracking, one-on-one tutoring, daily evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress, and consistent enforcement of classroom and lab standards.
• Assist the instructor in teaching foundational and intermediate technical concepts, including:
• Electrical distribution systems (3-phase power, switchgear, PDUs)
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems
• Backup generators and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, chillers, hydronic loops, coolant distribution units)
• Building Management Systems (BMS) and DCIM platforms
• Assist in the facilitated hands-on lab exercises involving electrical panels, monitoring simulations, and mechanical systems while enforcing OSHA and NFPA-aligned safety practices.
• Assist in the evaluation of student troubleshooting performance using scenario-based diagnostics and structured performance checklists.
• Provide students with relevant supplemental resources for deeper learning on technical systems, industry certifications, and best practices.
• Dedicate capacity (e.g., 10% of non-instructional time) to professional development, technical upskilling, curriculum modernization, and contributing to the product's retrospective/evaluation cycle
• Work closely with the instructional and curriculum development teams to provide feedback on lab effectiveness, learner pain points, and content clarity.
• Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, attendance, and performance notes.
• Support and maintain training curricula, syllabi, lesson