Senior Officer - Ops. and Tech. Training

About Emirates Global Aluminium

Emirates Global Aluminium is the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer and the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside the oil and gas industry.  EGA is an integrated aluminium producer, with operations on four continents from bauxite mining to the production of cast primary aluminium and recycling. EGA employs over 7,000 of these people including more than 1,200 UAE Nationals. EGA operates aluminium smelters in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah in the United Arab Emirates, an alumina refinery in Al Taweelah, a bauxite mine and associated export facilities in the Republic of Guinea, a speciality foundry in high strength recycled aluminium in Germany, and a recycling plant in the United States.

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 Officers, delivery of training and training schedules to ensure proper delivery of training as per the plan and Plant requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

TNA

• Coordinates with Training Officers 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 & IATF 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 officers comparing programs and training officer’s performance to standards as per operations and KHDA / NQA requirements.

Developing Training Staff

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

According to Assigned Training Area 

• Presents Math and Science lectures to New National employees joining National Training programs as applicable; advises first line supervisors on methods and practices related to Maths and Science courses, assessment of competence that will ensure a consistent approach to standards of training and retention of training records;
• 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 NT Utility Operator and NG 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.

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 in order 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:

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in relevant discipline, (Maths or Science for teachers); Plus recognized teaching or training qualification 

Minimum Experience:

National Training Programmes

• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of relevant experience.
• Technical Diploma + 7 years of relevant experience.

Power

• 5 years of experience in Power Operations processes

Technical

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

Teacher

7 year experience required at high school level

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.