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Process Control Trainer

Employer
P&C Recruiting | HR
Location
ID, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 23, 2023
SUMMARY

The Process Controls Trainer works under the supervision of the Process Controls Supervisor on the development of SOP's, Process Controls Documents, Drawings and training programs for a variety of skilled instrumentation and control work in the maintenance of the Mine and Mill systems, including, instrumentation, control panels, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI) operations; inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of a variety of process monitoring and control equipment.

Systems include but not limited to pumping control systems, communication systems, electronic level, pressure, and flow measuring, transmitting, and recording devices, development, and implementation of improvement projects. All work will be done utilizing the site's CMMS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•Participate in the development, administration, and maintenance of Process Controls training plans and programs.

•Perform classroom and hands on training for Process Controls and Electrical department employees.

•Work with the Electrical Foreman and Process Controls Supervisor to identify and develop trainers for all tasks and equipment.

•Work under the direction of the Process Controls Supervisor to determine training needs.

•Develop and oversee train-the-trainer program in Process Controls utilizing salaried and hourly employees to conduct peer training. Reviews trainers and makes recommendations to add or remove trainers based on effectiveness of training.

•Prepare training schedule to ensure all areas of training are adequately covered.

•Create training outlines and materials as needed.

•Ensure hourly trainers perform consistent training for all tasks and equipment.

•Track training for employees, including completed training, re-training if expired, new equipment task training, and training observations.

•Audit existing training paperwork and in the field practices to verify compliance.

•Complete training for tasks as identified in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Standards, and/or Policies.

•Audit processes, training and SOP's for effectiveness.

•Stay apprised of changes in equipment or tasks to ensure training procedures are updated or created as needed.

•Write new or revise existing SOP's, Standards, and/or Policies following the Management of Change (MOC) process.

•Perform risk assessments in preparation for writing or revising SOP's, Standards, and/or Policies.

•Complete all paperwork involved in training, including sign-in sheets and time spent training, verifying all documents are correct, updating training matrix.

•Review and audit paperwork completed by hourly task trainers for compliance with regulations.

•Complete 5000-23s for final evaluation.

•Schedule retraining using training matrix.

•Work under the direction of the Process Controls Supervisor to identify and implement new strategies to improve process efficiency.

•Testing and troubleshooting of new processes.

•Assist with the development and review of relevant test procedures and SOP's.

•Maintain reporting procedures and develop reports as required.

•Attend meetings as required, including training and department meetings.

•Remain abreast of current and new technologies applicable to the Mine.

•Follow and understand MSHA rules and regulations, environmental rules and regulations, SOP and work area instructions, participates in safety and environmental activities.

•Comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Conduct activities and work in an environmentally responsible manner. Is aware of procedures to minimize impacts to the environment.

•Must be able to work and communicate with other members of the work team.

•Must be willing to comply with all site and company policies and procedures.

BEHAVIORAL & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

The following competencies are required:

Problem solving-identifies concerns, gathers, and analyzes information that resolves problems in a timely manner.

Interpersonal Skills-maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

Oral communication-speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings.

Written Communication-edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.

Planning/organizing-prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

Quality control-demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Adaptability-adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Dependability-consistently at work, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Safety and security-actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years of experience in process control and instrumentation.

Prior training experience preferred.

MSHA blue card certification preferred.

Demonstrated safety leadership.

Experience in mining industry and power distribution preferred, including a general knowledge of surface, underground and mill operations.

Experience with ABB DCS and various plant PLC's and drives.

Must be computer literate and proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Experience in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with IFS preferred.

ATF possessor's clearance required.

Must complete MSHA 40-hour training or provide 5000-23 documentation of completed training.

Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to general office conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; the employee will be exposed to underground work locations; hot, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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