Maintenance Training Specialist

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Energy Division at our refinery located in Laurel, MT. We are looking for an Experienced Technical Training Specialist to oversee the Refinery’s Maintenance Training Program by developing and providing training to employees at all levels around maintenance policies, procedures, and programs in a refinery setting. You must have strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills, along with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. The ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are essential. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Develop a practical knowledge of departmental and company policies and procedures to gain specialized skills in a variety of processes and activities.
• Develop and implement various maintenance training programs, policies and procedures and ensure they are up to date and accurate.
• Train new and existing employees on new, updated, and existing Maintenance policies and programs.
• Prepare routine reports setting up files and records accordingly.
• Oversee certain aspects of the Prism Software Suite residing in the Refinery Training Department.
• Oversee the maintenance training and qualification program. Utilize and administer the computer-based training systems
• Collaborate with the 3rd party trainers to supply on-site and off-site training as required.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate maintenance training metrics throughout the refinery on a regular basis.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate and support the development and empowerment of Maintenance subject matter experts (SME’s) for various maintenance roles within the refinery.
• Ensure compliance with process safety management regulations, OSHA general industry and construction regulations for the maintenance department, including maintaining accurate training records by category and dates within our database following record retention policies.
• Maintain an elevated level of confidentiality handling employee records and information.
• Establish, build, and maintain relationships with union personnel and other administrative staff.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Perform other duties as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in Training and/or Maintenance experience

Additional Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in maintenance and/or heavy equipment roles in a refinery.
• Strong technical understanding of petroleum refinery Maintenance activities.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office) and other refinery-specific software.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to obtain qualifications for the job duties and to maintain all qualifications needed. (Forklift certification, Mobile elevated work platform certification, Train the Trainer Certifications, etc.)
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [email protected]; to verify that the communication is from CHS.