Operational Technology Trainer

Seaboard Corporation•Sioux City, IA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The OT Trainer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering training related to plant-floor Operational Technology (OT) systems. This role ensures that OT Technicians, Maintenance personnel, and key operations staff are properly trained on OT systems, safety requirements, compliance standards, and troubleshooting best practices. This position bridges Information Technology, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations, combining deep technical OT knowledge with structured training methodologies. The OT Trainer is accountable for maintaining training compliance, improving technical competency across departments, and continuously enhancing OT training content to support safety, reliability, and production uptime.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred; or (2) two or more years related experience in pork or beef manufacturing maintenance or the combination of education and experience that enables performance in all aspects of the position, including supervisory experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.
Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to effectively communicate with USDA, production and management personnel.
Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available.
Must be proficient in MP2.
Must have experience with electrical systems, including PLC controls; hydraulic and pneumatic systems; welding/fabrication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve OT training curriculum covering plant-floor systems including scales, inspection systems, labeling systems, control systems, industrial PCs, and network infrastructure.
Design and deliver onboarding, refresher, and advanced training modules for OT Technicians
Coordinate and execute authorized OT and safety-related training activities in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and refresher schedules.
Create hands-on, job-based training programs to reinforce safe operation, diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting of OT systems.
Write and maintain SOPs, OPLs, training manuals, and technical documentation for OT systems.
Serve as a subject matter expert on plant-floor operational technology systems including: Scales, labeling, metal detection, and X-ray inspection systems, PLC platforms, HMIs, and associated software, Industrial computers, servers, and OT network infrastructure.
Assist with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and system improvements alongside OT Technicians, Maintenance, Engineering, and PLC programmers as part of training reinforcement.
Support documentation, backup, and restoration of control system configurations as part of standardized training practices.
Plan and organize OT training schedules to ensure timely completion of all required modules.
Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and employee training hours.
Ensure training practices align with: OSHA requirements, Food safety regulations, GMP and SSOP standards.
Support audits and inspections related to systems training, compliance, and documentation.
Develop collaborative working relationships with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, IT, QA, and USDA personnel.
Identify skill gaps and recommend training enhancements or system improvements.
Promote a safety-first culture through regular training engagement and technical coaching.