Technical Trainer 1

HOLT•San Antonio, TX

21d

About The Position

The Technical Trainer I is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating technical training programs focused on welding processes and for Caterpillar Support Equipment. This role ensures internal technicians and external customers gain the skills necessary to perform safe, efficient, and high-quality welding repairs and maintenance on Caterpillar Support Equipment. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development. Essential Functions: Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission Develops and delivers technical training programs tailored to HOLT CAT’s technical training program needs consistent with individual company’s short and long-term business plans. Develops internal employee and customer technical training opportunities using the ADDIE Process applicable to the overall and site-specific missions, including scheduling, and presenting technical training. Serves as technical expert specific to this incumbent’s area of responsibility such as Welding, Trucks, Engines, Machines, Generators, Allied Equipment, etc. Assesses trainees to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of training, reports on progress within defined training periods. Consults with individuals throughout the organization to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training and obtain an understanding of changes in policies, procedures, and technologies that impact training. Continually acquires personal training skills and learning techniques to ensure optimal retention and resources required for productive training presentation and development. Maintains regular and punctual attendance; ensures supervisor is informed of work schedule and if inadvertent changes should occur. Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards. Performs other duties assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrates strong technical aptitude within assigned area of responsibility which includes, but is not limited to: Welding, Diesel Engines, Powertrain, Hydraulics, A/C, and Electricity.
Knowledge of welding and machining concepts related to manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of manufacturing process improvement methodologies; Kaizen, Six Sigma.
Basic understanding of AC electrical system components, their application and NEC code installation(s); electric motor control systems, VFD systems, etc.
Ability to implement the A.D.D.I.E. Process to develop, update, and maintain state-of-the-art technical training programs to support Caterpillar and associated equipment.
Knowledge of Diagnostic tools, DMM, Computer diagnostic software such as Cat ET or Cummins Insite and web-based software such as SiS 2.0.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to include delivering formal presentations before small and large groups.
Ability to work independently and within a diversified team in a fast-paced, high- volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
Exceptional organizational, time management, and multi-tasking, planning, and influencing skills.
Ability to work with all levels of personnel within the organization.
Excellent interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products; Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.
Working knowledge of project management.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum five or more years of technical experience in Welding and Fabrication.
Three or more years of technical experience on Diesel Engines.

Nice To Haves

Caterpillar Instructor Accreditation Program (CIAP)
Basic Welding Certifications in the GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW welding process in the 1-3 G/F positions
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) active or the ability to acquire certification.
Experience instructing Diesel Engines, Electricity, Hydraulics, and Powertrain.

Responsibilities

Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
Develops and delivers technical training programs tailored to HOLT CAT’s technical training program needs consistent with individual company’s short and long-term business plans.
Develops internal employee and customer technical training opportunities using the ADDIE Process applicable to the overall and site-specific missions, including scheduling, and presenting technical training.
Serves as technical expert specific to this incumbent’s area of responsibility such as Welding, Trucks, Engines, Machines, Generators, Allied Equipment, etc.
Assesses trainees to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of training, reports on progress within defined training periods.
Consults with individuals throughout the organization to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training and obtain an understanding of changes in policies, procedures, and technologies that impact training.
Continually acquires personal training skills and learning techniques to ensure optimal retention and resources required for productive training presentation and development.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance; ensures supervisor is informed of work schedule and if inadvertent changes should occur.
Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Performs other duties assigned.