Field Trainer (Centennial CO)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the Role - Field Trainer – North America        

Orica is hiring a Field Trainer to support field operations throughout North America by providing functional training and coaching to meet both Orica standards and regulatory compliance requirements. This position will oversee and coordinate the infield training and assessment requirements of Orica Operations personnel and will conduct training and issue Statements of Attainment where required.

What you will be doing

Performance measures 

• SH&E – lead by example.  
  • Measures: Proper and frequent use of PPE and safety systems (Take 5, AAs, JSERA, Active participation & leadership at safety meetings, Drive Major Hazard Initiative on-site). 
• Provide hands on operations related training/coaching for site personnel and supervisors.  
  • Measures: Competency and compliance levels increasing, cost/head reducing.  LTO & LTS courses conducted to meet needs. 
• Assist Plant Supervisors to ensure training records are recorded in a timely manner.  
  • Measures: Operators training records accurate and up to date 
• Contribute to the design and development of up to date, compliant training resources including MMU/MCU manuals, Plant Manuals, Training Modules, Technology Based resources.  
  • Measures: Participation in, and conduct of, training needs assessment, instructional design, course development, program implementation and evaluation. 
• Train and coach other Field Trainers, Assessors and Mentors.  
  • Measures: Identification of qualified mentors/assessors and evidence that number is increasing. 
• Monitor training record reports and work with operational superintendents to ensure compliance.  
  • Measures:  Regional training plan maintained and communicated. 
• Assist with the organizing, promoting and delivery of on-site reassessments of critical competencies.  
  • Measures: Each operator appropriately reassessed in critical skills by the due date. 
• Assist Site Managers with the full implementation and use of the LMS to ensure individual training plans are in place for each of their personnel.  
  • Measures: Each Operator has a functional, current training plan. 

Operating environment: 
Orica has over 100 sites and offices, often in remote locations, across NA.   This results in issues such as diversity of culture, different customer priorities, different equipment and processes and variation in statutory and industrial relations requirements. 
This position assists in the hands-on training system within the geographical Region. Specifically, each participant in the training system has a personalized training development plan, receives appropriate training aimed at HPO results, practices in a continuous learning environment, and is encouraged to continuously improve the system. 

In addition, this position is expected to provide significant hands-on training to operations personnel and other staff. This may include machinery operation, on-bench skills such as Mobile Mixing Unit (MMU) operation, Underground loading, Blasting, maintenance, troubleshooting and supervisory skills. 
Due to the large geographical distribution and the need to be on site to deliver training, the ability to travel is a necessary requirement and can at times include the occasional weekend or shift work. 
  
Dimensions: 
Indirect influence on factors which reflect training effectiveness such as: safety related costs; maintenance costs; costs such as misfires, flyrock, environmental mishaps, industrial relations issues, customer satisfaction, etc. 
 

What you will bring

Skills: 

• Technical and Practical 
• Knowledge of statutory requirements for operations and training. 
• Knowledge of Orica training requirements. 
• Experience in explosives manufacture, delivery, on-bench procedures. 
• Computer Literacy

 
People:   Coaching, conflict resolution, negotiation, leadership, HR policies, individual & team development. 

Financial:  Cost control

Management:  Priority management, goal setting, communication skills (oral, written & presentation), short, medium- & long-term planning, organizational skills. 

Behavioral Competencies: 

• Results Orientation 
• Holding Others Accountable 
• Initiative & Can-do-Attitude
• Interpersonal Awareness 
• Customer Service Orientation 
• Conceptual Thinking 
• Self-Development

Your qualifications

• Certified Training Instructor or the ability to obtain, if not certified.
• Operational experience as either: Mobile Mixing Unit (MMU) Operator, Underground operator, Blaster, Site Manager. 

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character 
* Solid interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Work effectively across teams
* Able to work independently with only targeted supervision
* Productive without compromising quality  
* Highly reliable and motivated to excel
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation 

• Full Time Salaried Position
• Salary Range:  $68,100 - $95,340
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan
• Company Vehicle

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from 
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from 
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from 
• Health Savings Account 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability  
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program 
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans 
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection  
• Voluntary Legal Plan 
• 401(k) + Company Match 
• Company provided Maternity Leave 
• Company provided Bonding Leave 
• Accrued Paid Time Off  
• Paid Sick & Safe Time 
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays  
   

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.