Trainer

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates training schedule with the hiring and training demands of multiple business units.
• Formulates teaching outlines, and determines instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.
• Selects and develops teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials and reference work.
• Conducts train the trainer and employee training sessions covering specified areas such as on-the-job training (OJT), refresher training, etc.
• Maintains employee training records.
• Reports on progress and maintains training records of employees under guidance during training periods.
• Makes performance evaluations.
• Develops strong relationships with business units to facilitate training, develop course materials, and receive feedback.
• Works within the team possessing the ability to organize, prioritize, handle time constraints, and manage shifting priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience with apprenticeship programs preferred.
• Familiar with Adult Learning Theory.
• Demonstrated ability to tailor communication and proven ability to facilitate small and large groups of people with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt new technologies for knowledge management and/or tailoring of technology to support learning needs.
• Previous training experience in conducting [safety] training for equipment operators required.
• Experience conducting train-the-trainer programs preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of crane and/or rigging experience.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Provincial occupational safety regulations including ASME, OSHA, MSHA, and other non-regulatory safety codes and standards required.
• Knowledge of requirements for training programs such as Aerial Work Platforms, Forklifts (Powered Industrial Trucks), Fall Protection, etc. preferred.
• NCCCO and/or NCCER certified instructor.
• Strong organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability as a self-starter, ability to work on a team effectively, regularly work outside your comfort zone, and to adapt to emerging technologies and evolving requirements.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office suite required.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time.