Learning and Development Specialist (Winnemucca, Nevada)

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

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Learning and Development Specialist within our Orica Specialty Mining Chemicals Team. 

The Site Learning and Development Specialist is key role that is responsible for all aspects of learning and development at the Winnemucca Sodium Cyanide Production Plant with an emphasis placed on safety and health, protection of the environment and economics, converting raw materials into liquid sodium cyanide and ensuring timely shipments to the customers. The position requires a high level of responsiveness and commitment, ensuring support is available when needed to maintain smooth operations and address any urgent matters.
 

What you will be doing

Aligns all behaviours with Orica’s Charter Values, Purpose and Strategy.

Safety, Health and Environment (SH&E):

1. Participate is site risk assessments and incident investigations as needed.
2. Complete job cycle checks (JCCs).
3. Complete Safety Leadership Interactions (SLIs).

Curriculum Development:

1. Perform curriculum development and maintenance for site training courses.

Training Planning and Coordination:

1. Manage the development of the site learning and development strategy.
2. Develop and maintain training schedules that complement site operations and maintenance needs.
3. Schedule / coordinate off site training with local venues in Winnemucca.

Training Delivery:

1. Responsible for the development and delivery of site-based training for the Winnemucca Sodium Cyanide Plant.
2. Develop and deliver onboarding training for new hires

Skill Development:

1. Manage the employee development plans for operations and
2. Identify and schedule employee professional develop
3. Participate in employee Individual Development Plan meetings

Auditing and Evaluations:

1. Conduct knowledge assessments and competency checks as needed or requested to ensure adherence to procedures, quality, and safety standards.
2. Perform periodic instructor evaluations.

Team Support and Communication:

1. Act as the central training and development resource for resolving training and development issues among departments.
2. Coordinate training implementation with the operations and maintenance departments, focusing on developing essential skills in key operational areas.

Continuous Improvement:

1. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
2. Participate in Identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce waste and optimize resources.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in education, training and development or equivalent.
• 5 to 7 years of experience managing Learning and Development processes in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of formal classroom training delivery.
• Ability to present site wide training to large groups of employees and contractors in a public setting.
• Ability to develop learning and development strategies & initiatives to help drive business goals and objectives.
• Ability to think creatively and approach production issues from different perspectives to find safe and timely solutions.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Ability to Manage a site Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Ability to perform various types of electronic record keeping.
• Ability to perform instructor evaluations.
• Ability to develop training curriculum.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders, including engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel. Actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and use tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others.

Role dimensions

One direct report.

Operating Environment
Cyanco’s Winnemucca operation is comprised of two NaCN solutions plants and one NaCN solids plant. This role reports to the Operations Manager. The Site Learning and Development Specialist works collaboratively with the site leadership and departmental work groups to support and complement the safe production of Sodium Cyanide.
 

Your qualifications

• Organized: Methodical and efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished.
• Collaboration and Partnership: Encourages and embrace dialogue from team members, while anticipating and resolving conflicting differences by exploring mutually agreeable solutions.
• Manages Change: Demonstrates effectiveness and flexibility with changing environments, responsibilities, tasks, and people.
• Attention to Detail: Follows detailed procedures to ensure accuracy in the entry and reporting of data.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates upmost level of integrity in all instances and shows respect towards others and towards company principles.
• Teamwork: Shares key information with others involved in a project or effort, works in harmony to accomplish objectives, responds with enthusiasm to directives, and shows support for departmental and organizational decisions.
• Confidentiality: Does not, without express written consent, disclose, furnish, publish, make accessible to others, or make use of confidential information.
• Accountability: Takes personal responsibility and ownership for adhering to all company policies and procedures while also completing work timely and in accordance with performance expectations.

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.

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 – Two (2) plans to choose from 
• Dental – One (1) plan to choose from 
• Vision – One (1) plan 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 
• 401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day.
• 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.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.