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Russell Sigler Inc., headquartered in Tolleson, Arizona, has been an independent distributor of industry-leading Carrier products for over 50 years throughout the Southwestern US. In 2012, Sigler received the ACE award for the fastest growing privately owned business in Arizona. In 2010, in a joint venture with Carrier Air Conditioning, Sigler acquired the California territory making Sigler one of the largest HVAC distributors in the world.

Sigler employees have the choice of many benefit options, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance, Long and Short Term Disability, Long Term Care, Critical Illness and Accident insurance. Additional benefits include a Health Savings Account (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k), Profit Sharing, 401(k) Matching, Pet Insurance, Legal Shield/Prepaid Legal, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Position Summary:

The Controls Trainer is responsible for developing and delivering technical training programs for building automation systems. This role ensures that internal teams, contractors, engineers, and owners receive comprehensive instruction on control system design, programming, and operational best practices. The Controls Trainer plays a vital role in elevating technical knowledge across regions and ensuring consistent training standards aligned with Sigler’s goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and deliver engaging training courses on building automation and HVAC control systems—both in-person and virtually.
Utilize hands-on training kits and remote instruction tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.) to facilitate instruction.
Maintain and update course curriculum, training materials, and documentation to reflect current technologies and control strategies.
Provide training and mentorship for internal employees, and external stakeholders such as contractors, mechanical engineers and owners.
Support internal and external certification efforts by administering training assessments and tracking performance.
Represent the training department at industry events, technical seminars, and factory meetings.
Assist in developing technical papers, application notes, and visual aids to enhance learner comprehension.
Coordinate logistics including scheduling, enrollment, equipment setup, and customer communication.
Collaborate with factory teams to ensure accuracy and relevance of content.
Assist management in the creation of department standards, application notes, technical papers, and training documentation
Other duties as assigned by management to ensure department success

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

Generate controls proposals that include detailed scope of work
Create sequences of operation, select bill of materials, design network layouts and produce electrical schematics

Critical Knowledge and Skills:

Highly skilled at reading architectural, mechanical and electrical plans
Complete understanding of mechanical systems and basic electrical knowledge
Experience with installing, programming, and commissioning HVAC controllers
Comprehensive understanding of construction documentation, procedures, and construction processes
Expert at using drafting software applications
Outstanding ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment
Expert-level proficiency building automation systems.
Strong instructional design and curriculum development skills.
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to simplify complex technical content for diverse audiences.
Competence in remote support and digital training platforms.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and LMS platforms.
Excellent judgment, planning, and multi-tasking skills

Education and Experience:

AA/AS degree w/10+ years related experience in the HVAC industry or
BA/BS degree w/5+ years related experience in the HVAC industry
Experience as a presenter at technical seminars or industry events is a plus

** Russell Sigler, Inc. (Sigler) is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business need **

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Brea, CA 92821 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Brea, CA 92821: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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