Technical Trainer, Plant Maintenance
About The Position
The Plant Maintenance Technical Trainer provides training and instruction on the maintenance and repair of fixed equipment, including boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and stationary production machinery. The trainer develops training programs, materials, and resources so maintenance technicians, engineers, plant operations managers, and supervisors can maintain equipment safely and effectively. The role may include hands-on training, assessing trainee performance, and providing feedback for continuous improvement. The position also diagnoses, repairs, inspects, rebuilds, and fabricates plant machinery and parts; reviews fixed-equipment efficiency; and works with plant supervision and other operational support groups to improve productivity and safety. Approximately 75% of the time is spent in the field and 25% in the office. Extended hours and travel, including overnight travel on short notice, are required. The role is eligible for Vulcan's Fleet Vehicle Program and requires personal protective equipment in and around mine operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read technical manuals and understand schematic diagrams.
- Three to five years of experience operating, maintaining, or supervising plant fixed equipment.
- Very good mechanical and welding skills.
- Ability to work at heights of up to 70 feet or more in various body positions.
- Fluency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to quickly learn and use industry-specific software.
- Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with employees and vendors.
- Ability to prepare and execute training materials.
- Current valid state driver's license.
- Knowledge of safety regulations for off-highway equipment.
- Ability to work extended hours and travel, including overnight travel on short notice.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment in and around mine operations.
- Must understand and ensure Vulcan standards are followed and promptly report any violations to management.
Nice To Haves
- Certified welder.
- At least two years of experience as a fixed maintenance trainer.
- Ability to operate a crane, forklift, and/or skip loader.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose problems and perform mechanical repair and maintenance on stationary production machinery, including aggregate plants, conveyors, crushers, elevators, drives, and screws.
- Use mobile equipment, hand and power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment to carry, lift, repair, and install heavy parts.
- Inspect machinery and report conditions requiring repair or service; rebuild or fabricate parts; read technical manuals; and order parts from central stores or outside suppliers as needed.
- Prioritize safety for oneself and others in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.
- Conduct fixed-equipment efficiency reviews and work with plant supervision to implement and maintain productive, safe equipment-operation practices.
- Work with operations management, Mine Planning, Drilling & Blasting, and other support groups to improve productivity and safety.
- Provide hands-on and Vulcan Way of Operating (VWO) training to plant operations management and supervisors to help identify, improve, and maintain fixed-equipment utilization, production, and safety gains.
- Promote best practices and standards for fixed equipment.
- Focus on Plant Operators and coach mobile equipment operators as needed.
- Attend training classes to stay current on operator techniques and technologies.
- Prepare and execute training materials, evaluate trainee performance, and provide feedback for improvement.
- Follow Vulcan standards and promptly report violations to management.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- $1,500 employee referral bonus eligibility.
- Eligible for Vulcan's Fleet Vehicle Program.
- Discretionary bonus or equity package is referenced, but specific eligibility or terms are not stated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
