Training Specialist

HollyFrontier Corporation

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (functions considered essential as defined by ADA) 

• Task orientated to ensures the safety, profitability, and training of all operators in the refinery
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with field personal
• Develops certification tests for operations department and updates as needed, compiling training materials to issue with training outlines
• Tracks and maintains operator certification and recertification dates and ensures all operators maintain current certifications, liaising with appropriate management as needed
• Writes Operation procedures (Unit startup, emergency shutdown procedures)
• Must have good facilitator skills
• Prepares, posts and files records for all operations Notice of Change (NOC) postings and signature lists
• Develops, updates and maintains training and reference manuals and operating procedures, liaising with appropriate staff and management and ensuring all required periodic certifications are maintained
• Makes recommendations to supervisory personnel regarding ongoing training needs of operations staff
• Adheres to strict action plans for changes and implementations
• Administers written and practical exams and certification and re-certification tests
• Attends Safety meetings, training programs, safety reviews and other meetings as needed to remain current on any changes or upgrades

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

Experience:

A minimum of 10 or more years of on-the-job experience is required.

EDUCATION:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education (in a technical related field) and work experience, is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Ability to lead and train a small group of employees. Knowledge of company and safety policies and procedures; basic word processing, database, e-mail and spreadsheet applications skills; strong communications, people, presentation and organizational skills; detail oriented. Advanced ability to present training materials. Advanced knowledge of Knowledge Management Systems (KMS), Process Safety Manual and operation of unit instrumentation and safety systems. Ability to use and test operators in the use of process unit simulators.  Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, and basic reading and writing skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Special training and/or Certification in PHMSA is preferred.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Office and plant based and with travel up to 50% by land or air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, out of doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, confined spaces, and all temperatures including outdoors. Subject to varying road and weather conditions.   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 80lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 80lbs, climbing up to 200ft, perceiving color differences, ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted), and strenuous physical activity. Job conditions may require making precise hand and finger movements.