Technical and Engineering Training Development Practitioner

Job Position: Technical and Engineering Training Development Practitioner

Ref: 4191

Location: PE/Kariega

Salary: Good package (commensurate with experience)

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Qualifications / Requirements:

• Relevant 3 year Degree / Diploma in the Engineering fields, preferably Electrical / Mechatronics
• 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience ideally in the automotive / engineering industry ideally with training and development experience
• Certified training in PLC’s (controlled systems environment), robotics and drives (KRC2, KRC4 and Electrical Servicing certification)
• Ability to train others and transfer knowledge and skills effectively to a wide range audience
• Strong interpersonal skills, facilitation and presentation skills
• Display strong initiative, be a team player whilst being able to work independently on projects
• Must have good business acumen, whilst being methodical, organized and thorough
• Technical analysis and problem-solving skills
• PC Literacy at advanced level (MS – PowerPoint / Excel/ Word)
• IT skills (basic programming/coding language skills to support reality module development) would be advantageous
• Programme development, training, coaching and assessment skills advantageous

Key Performance Areas:

• Deliver PLC and robotic training to all maintenance employees from a simulated area and technology training cell, as well as line side programmes
• Knowledge of the operation, control circuits and equipment within a modern automation environment
• Trouble shooting with Maintenance team / Engineers, to analyse and correct any deviation of machine performance from the manufacturers / operational specifications especially in terms of PLC modifications and robotic programming
• Keep abreast of latest plant machinery and equipment to the latest engineering technology and ensure that employees stay abreast of new technology – expert knowledge of PLC’s / robotics for fault finding and system design
• Support maintenance teams to read drawing / documentation for electrical control systems/ assess breakdowns and develop innovative solutions to prevent re-occurences
• Planning learning events and programs with customers and subject matter experts
• Develop standard and customised training content and material, including technical / digital content
• Facilitate technical or functional learning/ training interventions using a variety of methodologies, for a varied target audience
• Design integrated assessments / evaluations for learning program’s to assess program effectiveness and impact
• Guiding and supporting learners by identifying learners needs, analysing problems, providing advice and support to learners, evaluating performance - to ensure that learners obtain the necessary skills, qualifications and competencies
• Provide critical line support training for key projects, new model introductions, engineering changes, engineering processes which includes new technologies and automation
• Application, training and support of the production system process / lean thinking implementation
• Analysing need, preparing training frameworks and solutions that support business requirements