Job Description

Technical Trainer 1 - Electric Power Generators

Department: Human Resources (HR)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Antonio

• Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;
• Collaborate with key internal/external resources;
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• The following is preferred:
  • 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.

• None

• Up to 50%

• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, printers, iPads, presentation equipment (Projectors/LED, TVs).
• This position involves significant amount of time standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, reaching.
• This position involves talking, hearing, seeing, and using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally lifts and moves materials and equipment up to 45 lbs.

• This job is generally performed 50% in an office/classroom environment and 50% in a lab/outside environment.
• Work will be conducted in maintenance environment exposed to fuels, lubricants, and coolants.
• May work in cramped spaces and awkward positions.
• May be exposed to noise, heat, cold, inclement weather conditions bright or inadequate lighting, body vibration, hazardous conditions, minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings.