ASU I&C Reliability Trainer - Irving, TX

JOB SUMMARY

The ASU I&C Reliability Trainer is responsible for developing, executing, and managing comprehensive training programs for Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and electrical disciplines within Nippon Sanso Matheson's Bulk Operations organization. This role ensures that electrical technicians, I&C specialists, and plant performance technicians receive the technical development, progression, and competency validation required to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Air Separation Units (ASUs) and related systems.

The trainer also serves as the subject matter expert for electrical and controls condition monitoring programs, supporting the organization's reliability strategy through technical guidance, program oversight, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

Training Program Development & Delivery

Design, develop, and maintain structured I&C and electrical training curricula aligned with NSM standards, OEM requirements, and industry best practices.

Deliver classroom, hands on, and field based training to technicians, specialists, and reliability personnel.

Create training materials, assessments, certification pathways, and competency evaluations.

Ensure training content remains current with evolving technologies, equipment upgrades, and regulatory requirements.

Progression Program Management

Manage and maintain progression schedules for electrical technicians and I&C specialists.

Track individual development plans, training milestones, and competency achievements.

Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to support employee growth.

Collaborate with supervisors and managers to ensure alignment between progression expectations and operational needs.

Reliability & Condition Monitoring Expertise

Serve as the technical authority for electrical and controls condition monitoring programs, including but not limited to:

Program Administration & Compliance

Maintain accurate training records, documentation, and certification files.

Ensure training programs comply with internal policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.

Coordinate with operations, engineering, and reliability teams to schedule training and ensure resource availability.

Evaluate program effectiveness and implement continuous improvement measures.

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level Education Details Req/Pref

Associate''s Degree Instrumentation Tech, Electrical Tech, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or Electronics Engineering Tech is Required

Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology is Preferred

Work Experience

7+ years of Hands on experience in industrial instrumentation, controls, or electrical maintenance within heavy industrial environments such as: ASU, Petrochemical, Refining, Power Generation is Required

7+ years of Demonstrated experience with DCS/PLC Systems is Required

5+ years of Experience developing or delivering technical training is Required

5+ years of Experience performing or supporting condition monitoring programs is Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of ASU operations, industrial instrumentation, control systems, and electrical distribution equipment.

Proficiency with PLCs, DCS platforms, instrumentation calibration, loop tuning, and troubleshooting.

Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, ISA, and relevant electrical/instrumentation standards.

Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies and reliability methodologies (RCM, FMEA, CBM).

Skills

Ability to design and deliver effective technical training for diverse skill levels.

Strong analytical and diagnostic skills for electrical and controls systems.

Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation abilities.

Skilled in curriculum development, competency assessment, and progression planning.

Effective project management and organizational skills.

Motor diagnostics

Vibration and thermography

Control system health monitoring

Instrumentation performance tracking

Develop and maintain standards, procedures, and best practices for condition monitoring activities.

Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement initiatives.

Provide guidance on predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.

Abilities

Ability to mentor and develop technical personnel in a structured progression environment.

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible training content.

Ability to lead reliability initiatives and influence cross functional teams.

Ability to work independently while collaborating across operations, engineering, and reliability groups.

Ability to travel to NSM sites as needed for training and support.

Certification ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST I, II, or III) is Preferred

Certification OEM specific PLC/DCS training certificates is Preferred

Certification NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training (current) is Preferred

Certification Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) is Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, bend and twist, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, equipment, tools or controls.

Physical Demands: Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Condition This role will be performed in office environments as well as in industrial field environments. While performing duties of this job it would occasionally be required to:

• Be exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (e.g. operating plant).
• Be exposed to outside weather conditions (e.g. cold box valves, filling trailers).
• Be exposed to high, precarious places (e.g. cold box, repair work)
• Be exposed to high noise levels (e.g. Plant rounds, maintenance)

Working Condition May also be required to work from a home location, which must be conducive to performing the role and duties, including virtual/video meetings.

Working Condition Must sign NDA, have a clean driving record and pass background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements Estimated 25% with an Ability to travel and required to provide weekend and evening support as needed.

Pay Range: $120,000 to $140,000 a year

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability