Technical Training Specialist

**Job Description and Qualifications** **Purpose** The Technical Training Specialist is accountable for managing the technical training program and executing the training for the Operations staff for the operations of one of the plant systems under JIGPC: Gasification, Power, Air Separation, and Utilities in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.**Nature & Scope** The Technical Training Specialist, reporting to the specific block director is accountable for managing the technical training program and executing the training for all operators in utilizing daily activities of the facilities. The Technical Training Specialist will be in cooperation with the JIGPC L&D Team, in developing and managing a long-term training program for the entire operations teams, focusing on operational excellence resulting in the safe and reliable operation of the site.**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES** **Safety** - Provide & maintain a safe work environment. Demonstrate leadership with all company & industry safe work processes to prevent all injuries. Train personnel to ensure proper documentation is maintained for safety related activities. **Technical**: - Provides direction & guidance based on technical feedback from Engineering and Maintenance on training required for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and test activities. - Provides training support & guidance for the Operations Teams during the commissioning & startup of the facility. - Maintains accurate document control and monitor training initiatives, documenting training activities for each of the Operations staff. - Develops training curriculum with periodic testing for the operations staff to track progression, identify gaps and to ensure personnel are prepared to operate the facility in a timely manner. - Develops advanced training material for the senior operators focusing on safety and efficiency of the process. - Develops operations manuals that will serve as reference materials for all operators. - Conducts regular trainings and relevant learning activities to ensure that operators are constantly upgrading their technical and operational skills. - Spearheads the progression program for operations staff and ensure the facilitation of Internal Job Certification among all operators. - Evaluates individual operator’s task completion, delivery and proficiency through observation, interviews, or panel board. - Designs training materials and presentation to ensure effective learning activities either in classroom, face-to-face, live virtual learning, e-learning and blended methodologies. - Coordinates with L&D Team to ensure proper program development and execution of training programs and learning interventions. - Ensures the safety of all operations personnel by utilizing the JIGPC Basic Safety Practice program. The position trains Operations Teams with assistance from the EHSSQ Team in the planning, organizing, auditing, and follow-up, to build JIGPC safety culture. - Establishes & delivers a training program for the specific block (Gasification, Power, Air Separation, and Utilities) while supporting the commissioning activities, if any. - Ensures JIGPC standards and global best practices for safety, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are delivered as part of the training program. - Provides guidance to the operating teams of the block (Gasification, Power, Air Separation, and Utilities) through OJT to ensure that block facilities are operated safely, efficiently and in compliance with contractual requirements & on-stream guarantees. - Supports & maintains close working relationships with engineering and maintenance personnel to continuously monitor & evaluate training packages, enhancing when required. - Provides operations support and participate in investigations and Root Cause Analysis to identify & implement sustainable corrective actions. - Owns the operations procedures and train on new procedures as they are developed through the Management of Change Process. - Onboards new Operators personnel including Apprentices and lead them through the training program, monitoring performance and closing the gaps. **JOB REQUIREMENTS** - Bachelor’s degree in Process Operations and Engineering fields. - Experience in process plant operation, demonstrated skills (either Gasification, Power, Air Separation, and Utilities) at least 10+ years operations experience, with > 5 years in a supervisory role - Track record of success on training Operations in the safe and reliable operation of any of the block. - Demonstrated leadership and proven interpersonal skills. - A strong commitment to employee involvement, team building and diversity. - Knowledgeable in the coordination of operations personnel, communicating the requirements of safe and reliable plant operations via classroom and hands on training. - Good leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively throughout all levels within the organization