Technical Training Specialist

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Date: Sep 16, 2024

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

 

Requisition ID: 23480

Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.

 

Job Description

As the Technical Training Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the maintenance department enhancing technical competency. You will lead the implementation of best practices throughout the maintenance department, encompassing Safety, Quality, Technical Functions, and Job Instruction based on Adult Learning methodologies and Continuous Improvement methodologies, You will also collaborate with all departments; you will continuously assess training needs and identify areas for improvement to ensure that associates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their roles.

Responsibilities

  • Train new and existing employees.
  • Assess the training needs of new and existing employees.
  • Map out training plans for hourly and salaried employees.
  • Assigns and track qualification and requalification.
  • Tracks employee success and progress
  • Guide and mentor employees
  • Evaluate employee performance and gauge where skills need improvement.
  • Manages training matrix and training schedule. Maintains training records and documentation.
  • Direct common skills shortages and create training plans to address.
  • Create training programs and prepare learning materials to meet learning needs.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accurate and up to date content.
  • Customize training programs to meet the specific needs of different audiences.
  • Coordinate the delivery of technical training programs.
  • Assess the effectiveness of training programs and adjust.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR Development or Training; or a nationally recognized training certification; or five (5) years’ experience as a training facilitator, training coordinator, or any other similar role, with a focus on learner engagement.
  • 1+ years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment is required.
  • Advanced organization skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments, industry knowledge, and the ability to multi-task.
  • Experience with curriculum planning/course mapping
  • Sound knowledge of traditional and modern training techniques
  • Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Learning Management Systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to address training needs.
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Meets employee and management’s needs promptly.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Grace Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans 

401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave (salaried only)

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Donation Match Program

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

 

 

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

 

EOE Statement:  W. R. Grace & Co. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.


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