Continuous Improvement Specialist

Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is the primary resource providing expert level operational training to achieve World-Class levels of equipment productivity and safe equipment operations. As a member of the Operations Services Group, is a subject matter expert on mobile equipment management, efficient equipment operating practices, and mining methodology.

Responsibilities:

• Provides classroom and field instruction to quarry equipment operators, operator teams, and site management personnel in the areas of:
  • Machine familiarity, functional features, and operational characteristics
  • Machine inspection, care, and responding to machine alerts
  • Safe operating practices, operating in a quarry environment, and emergency procedures
  • Efficient material extraction and transportation methods
• Develops and continuously updates appropriate training materials
• Evaluates the operational effectiveness of individual operators, operator teams, and site management personnel assessing the need for future individualized or group training or coaching
• Communicates and drives operational performance standards and expectations
• Evaluates site configurations and conditions and provides input into site maintenance and development plans to maximize productivity
• Evaluates equipment fleet configurations and performance and provides input into equipment selection and sizing to maximize productivity
• Leverages and coordinates OEM and aftermarket training resources available to the company
• Continues development of, administers, and leads equipment operations training programs
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 15 years of operations experience in quarrying and mining environments
• 10 years of primary loader and haul truck operating experience
• 5 years of experience training equipment operators
• Extensive, practical knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, and other regulatory matters
• Ability to communicate and foster a vision
• Strong listening, oral, written, and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, FPC, CMMS)
• Have or able to obtain the highest levels of Caterpillar Certified Trainer certifications
• Able to travel extensively with frequent overnight stays
• Team player that projects confidence and professionalism
• High school diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English)
• Current MSHA annual refresher certification

BS or BA of Education