Job Overview
Senior Technical Instructors are responsible for developing and delivering training programs which support Komastu’s product initiatives not only to our customers but internal Komatsu personnel and Komatsu International subsidiaries.
Ultimately, the objective is to offer high level technical knowledge to support P&H Mining Products / Systems, thus improving customer confidence and product reliability.
Delivery of the courses will be offered in numerous venues and locations throughout the globe.
Key Job Responsibilities
Development and evaluation of course content for relevant Komatsu and P&H Mining Products / Systems. This will include developing objectives, competencies, lesson plans, instructor guides, assessments, training materials, and hands-on lab exercises to be used for both in-house and field courses.
Follow traditional design processes, such as ADDIE.
- Establish the means to deliver the developed training.
- Facilitate training events as they come into our department schedule. Prepare materials, set up the training site, and ensure the training logistics are there for the training event to go as smoothly as possible.
- Refine and keep current with the latest course content via product improvement and industry standards needed to conduct relevant and timely training.
- Assist in developing manuals as required.
- Assist in testing Komatsu and P&H Shovels, Drills, and Draglines when necessary.
- Qualify regional trainers as defined by the department’s plan.
- Assist with keeping the technical training lab components up to date and relevant for training purposes.
- Participate as needed in personal job training to ensure and deliver relevant course content for the students.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Associate degree (A.S.) Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), or Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) or bachelor’s degree, EET, Electrical Engineering (EE), MET, Mechanical Engineering (ME) or related military training / combination or relevant work experience.
- This position requires at least 5 10 years of experience in developing / conducting technical training programs, preferably for heavy equipment or mining applications.
- This position also requires at least 5 7 years’ experience in heavy equipment operation, and / or service-related work with mechanical systems maintenance and / or industrial control systems.
- Must be able to travel as necessary, domestic and international, with a valid passport.
- Hands on experience with the systems to be taught and instructional techniques.
- Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and motivate / influence groups.
- A self-starter who shows the ability to guide, mentor, and supervise.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, leading to practical application.