Maintenance Training Supervisor

Hecla Mining Company•Mullan, ID

68d

About The Position

The Maintenance Training Supervisor oversees and supervises the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training programs for maintenance tasks and equipment, including mobile equipment, fixed plant, electrical, and mill operations. The role delivers classroom, initial, and underground equipment training; coordinates peer training; tracks and audits training; and develops or updates SOPs, standards, and policies through the Management of Change process. The supervisor also supports annual refresher training and ensures training records and practices comply with regulations.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 5 years of operational experience in industry.
Demonstrated safety leadership.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Underground mining experience preferred.
Prior training experience preferred.
MSHA blue card certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing, administering, and maintaining Maintenance training plans and programs.
Conduct classroom and initial training for Maintenance employees.
Work with Maintenance Foremen and Supervisors to identify and develop trainers for tasks and equipment and to determine training needs.
Develop and oversee the Maintenance train-the-trainer program, review trainer effectiveness, and recommend adding or removing trainers.
Prepare training schedules for new employees to ensure all training areas are covered.
Create training outlines and materials as needed.
Ensure hourly trainers provide consistent training for tasks and equipment.
Conduct underground equipment training for new hires.
Track existing employees’ equipment training, including completed and expired training, retraining, new equipment task training, and equipment usage observations.
Audit training paperwork and field practices for compliance.
Train employees on tasks identified in SOPs, standards, and policies.
Audit processes, training, and SOPs for effectiveness.
Monitor changes in equipment or tasks and update or create training procedures as needed.
Write or revise SOPs, standards, and policies in accordance with the Management of Change process.
Perform risk assessments when preparing to write or revise SOPs, standards, or policies.
Complete training paperwork, including sign-in sheets and training time; verify documents and update the training matrix.
Review and audit paperwork completed by hourly task and equipment trainers for regulatory compliance.
Complete 5000-23s for final evaluation.
Conduct underground escape tours for new Maintenance department employees.
Schedule retraining using the training matrix.
Follow up on task training request forms and schedules.
Assist with Annual Refresher Training, including developing training criteria and delivering training.