Specialist - Training (Winnemucca, NV)

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. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.   

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 a new opportunity as a Training Specialist within the Orica Specialty Mining Chemicals team at our sodium cyanide manufacturing facility in Winnemucca, NV.

The Training Specialist plays a critical role in supporting safe, compliant, and efficient operations at our sodium cyanide manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining training programs that ensure employees have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to work safely in a high hazard chemical environment. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive, organised and comfortable collaborating with operations, maintenance, engineering, and SHES teams and external stakeholders

What you will be doing

Training Program Development & Delivery

• Design, implement, and continuously improve training programs for plant personnel, including onboarding, job specific skills, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver engaging classroom, hands on, and field based training sessions.
• Develop training materials such as manuals, SOP summaries, visual aids, and competency assessments.
• Ensure training content aligns with plant procedures, corporate standards, and applicable regulations.

Safety & Compliance

• Compliance with all company SHES requirements and has an excellent safety acumen.
• Upholds all company values.
• Support training related to OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state regulatory requirements relevant to chemical manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation to support audits and inspections.
• Collaborate with EHS teams to reinforce safe work practices, emergency response readiness, and hazard awareness.
• Participate in incident reviews to identify training gaps and implement corrective actions.

Operational Support

• Work closely with operations and maintenance supervisors to identify skill gaps and training needs.
• Assist in developing competency based qualification programs for operators and technicians.
• Support rollout of new equipment, processes, or technologies by creating and delivering appropriate training.
• Conduct field observations to verify proper application of training and provide coaching as needed.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Update training materials to reflect procedure changes, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Contribute to a culture of learning, accountability, and operational excellence.

What you will bring

Required:

• Experience in industrial training, workforce development, or technical instruction.
• Strong understanding of safety principles and regulatory frameworks in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Excellent understanding of ongoing Nevada OSHA training requirements.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, accessible training content.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and digital training tools.
• Good IT skills that include Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Preferred:

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, mining, or another high hazard industry.
• Knowledge of process operations, mechanical systems, or industrial equipment.
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, Training Within Industry (TWI), or similar.
• Experience developing competency based training programs.

Role dimensions

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in ensuring the safety and success of a critical chemical manufacturing operation.
• Work with a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.Why Join Us
• Play a key role in ensuring the safety and success of a critical chemical manufacturing operation.
• Work with a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Work Environment

• This role is based on site at a sodium cyanide production facility.
• Requires regular presence in operational areas, including outdoor and industrial environments.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and participate in emergency response drills.

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) 

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