Senior Supervisor - On Job Training

JOB PURPOSE:

Plans, develops, coordinates, monitors, and delivers specific training modules in one of the Plant areas according to area of expertise and where applicable, supervises the training specialists, delivery of training and training schedules to ensure proper delivery of training as per the plan and Plant requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

TNA

• Coordinates with Officer – LD&D to ensure training needs analyses are prepared and fulfilled; attends meetings to obtain information useful to training staff and to inform management on training programs implementation and objectives.

Planning & Delivery

• Conducts training programmes to employees and review training procedures and methods of training to ensure current requirements and future needs can be met effectively and within agreed budgets.
• Updates training methods and materials in line with the latest process, equipment and technological changes, including writing of training specifications, task analysis, assessments and questionnaires.
• Plans, organizes, and directs orientation and training for employees or customers of industrial or commercial establishments as and when required.
• Assists in the development of programme content and assessments criteria to meet specific departmental requirements and external bodies that will ensure a consistent approach to content, time scale, numbering and format in accordance with ISO 9002, and 29990 requirements.
• Works closely with Plant Superintendents and Managers to ensure appropriate training is delivered to meet specific competence level and promotion criteria.
• Follows up schedules to ensure proper delivery of training as per plant operational and technical needs as applicable.

Assessment

• Monitors work during theoretical training, practical training and demonstrations to evaluate, performance and compliance to procedures and standards and evaluates trainees’ achievement.
• Monitors and verifies the effectiveness of training interventions of training specialist comparing programs and training specialist’s performance to standards as per operations and accreditation bodies’ requirements.

Developing Training Staff

• Ensures a unified understanding of training and developments KPI’s and training model; trains and develops training specialists internally and/or externally to comply with technological innovations and ISO requirements.

According to Assigned Training Area

• Provides input to program development of OEM courses based on EGA requirements; monitors compliance of low and high voltage switching training and authorization; coordinates new Plant Expansion OEM training to maintenance and concerned employees during pre-commissioning and commissioning of the equipment.
• Evaluates training packages, including outlines, technical documents and hand-outs for Operations employees assigned on training courses and undergoing on-the-job training to acquire skills and expertise.
• Identifies and coordinates Skills Upgrade training modules for Plant employees within the field of expertise; liaises regularly with area management to ensure budgeted manning levels are maintained and replacement employees are trained to the required level of competence.
• Monitors and develops PEC Utility Operator and GT training modules and programmes, (Theory and Practical) where existing modules are not available or revision is required; conducts academic lessons and assessments for National Trainees and candidates identified for internal promotions or up-skilling.
• Develop for the remelt cast house relevant training material and provide high impact training.
• Validation of training effectiveness by conducting theory tests and crosscheck real behaviour on the shopfloor.

Emiratization

• Provides full support to all associated areas to achieve Emiratization objectives
• Contributes to the training of National employees and others at all levels in order to achieve the level of nationalization set by company policy and current
• departmental requirements.

EHS/Quality

Conducts monthly EHSSQ walk about and meetings as per EGA EHSSQ and ISO; develops as priority EHSSQ awareness and practices during training, particularly with National employees and new employees to ensure compliance with company EHSSQ policy and procedures.

Others

Performs other duties, as required; follows up all purchase orders, work orders, invoices and ensure payment is made accordingly

AUTHORITY/ DECISION MAKING:

Works and reports to his / her manager on matters such as approvals for training budgets, changes to policies and procedures.

Makes decisions related to the delivery and assessment of trainees within agreed procedures and standards.

Responsible for training in assigned area, including evaluation of training in the classroom and on the plant.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recognized teaching or training qualification 

Minimum Experience:

Technical

• Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years relevant experience
• Technical Diploma + 7 years relevant experience

Skills:

• Good technical training skills; well conversant in technical skills required for aluminium smelters across all departments and/or power plants;
• Ability to guide team in OEM training processes during the project phase;
• Well conversant with skills required for Craft training in Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation areas;
• Excellent written and spoken English, coaching and counselling skills.
• Problem solving skills
• Teamwork and leadership skills
• Managing People skills
• Coaching and counselling skills
• Ability to network, build relationships, influence and inspire trust