Training Specialist MTC & BBS

Atalco Gramercy•Gramercy, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Atalco Gramercy, LLC is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Training Specialist to develop, deliver, and sustain high-quality training programs across three distinct areas: Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) training and Maintenance workforce training. This role plays a critical part in ensuring a safe, compliant, and skilled operations environment. The Specialist will lead the development and ongoing support of Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) training, reinforcing safe behaviors, coaching techniques, and cultural expectations that promote a proactive safety mindset. In addition, this role will support and enhance Maintenance training programs for hourly employees, focusing on reliability, equipment care, and technical skill development to strengthen maintenance performance and operational readiness.

Requirements

Must successfully complete Atalco Gramercy’s required drug screening and physical examination.
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required prior to offer acceptance; MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training to be completed upon hire.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet Explorer, and other general-purpose and industry-specific software specifically Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Human Resources Integrated Systems (HRIS) such as Paylocity and EHS Insights.
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be proactive, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to identify key stakeholders, understand their needs and expectations, communicate effectively, and maintain strong, trust-based relationships that support successful project outcomes and organizational goals.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver presentations and facilitate discussions with diverse audiences including leadership, technical teams, and non-technical staff.
Collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge and supports others.
Strong knowledge of MSHA regulations, hazard recognition, and risk management principles.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, Health & Safety, Instructional Design, Communications preferred or PTEC/Associates Degree in related field
Relevant 5+ years' experience in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Talent Management
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy, or safety-critical environments
Must be eligible to work in the US
Ability to read, analyze and interpret information.
Ability to write reports and basics business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs up to 100 feet.
Must possess ability to carry and utilize all required personal protective equipment.
Must be able to support plant operations which are in continuous operation and work outdoors in various types of weather conditions

Responsibilities

Facilitate Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) training sessions for employees, supervisors, and leadership teams.
Teach core BBS concepts including observation techniques, positive reinforcement, hazard recognition, and effective safety communication.
Conduct field-based behavioral observations and coach employees on safe work practices.
Develop training materials such as presentations, handouts, videos, and scenario-based exercises.
Support implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s BBS program.
Analyze observation data to identify trends, at-risk behaviors, and opportunities for targeted interventions.
Provide feedback to management on program performance and recommend improvements.
Collaborate with safety teams to integrate BBS principles into existing safety systems and initiatives.
Promote a culture of accountability, open communication, and peer-to-peer engagement.
Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
Assess the training needs of the Reliability Maintenance department through surveys, interviews, and consultations with hourly employees and leaders across the site.
Design, develop, and deliver training programs and workshops (both in-person and online) to onboard new users and train existing employees focusing on General Repairers (GR’s), Electrical and Instrumentation (EI) Technicians, and Machinist in the Reliability Maintenance department.
Prepare and maintain training materials, including presentations, user guides, course content, curriculums and training modules in the Learning Management System (LMS).
Oversee the development and administration of tests and evaluations to employees to measure the success of the transfer of knowledge from the training modules.
Track and report on training completion rates and effectiveness.
Maintain accurate and concise documentation of all existing and newly developed Maintenance Training Program activities within the Maintenance Training Qualification Policy.
Conduct audits of training documentation and progress.
Participate in the selection and evaluation of potential Reliability Maintenance employees.
Proactively seek out improvement opportunities and/or training gaps associated with adding new equipment and/or employee turnover.
Develop and maintain relationships with local high schools and technical schools to build a technical pipeline of skilled students interested in joining the Atalco team.
Coordinate training schedules, sessions, logistics, and participant enrollment across departments.
Maintain training calendars and ensure alignment with operational priorities and site availability.
Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable training records for operational, leadership, safety, and compliance training.
Ensure training documentation (attendance, completion, acknowledgements) is consistently captured and stored according to governance standards.
Support internal and external audits by providing timely access to training and certification records.
Support day-to-day administration of the Learning Management System (LMS) and related learning tools.
Assist with user onboarding, access management, and troubleshooting in coordination with IT and HR.
Ensure training data entered into learning systems is accurate, timely, and aligned to governance standards.
Generate routine training reports (completion, compliance, participation) for leadership and functional partners.
Identify data quality issues, trends, and coordination gaps and escalate for resolution.
Support continuous improvement efforts by providing operational insights into training execution and adoption.