TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR

Sandvik Mining in Elko, NV

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Sandvik Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment, tools, service, and technical solutions for the mining industry. The product offering covers rock drilling, rock cutting, rock crushing, loading, hauling, and materials handling.

JOB PURPOSE 

The Training Administrator role will be responsible for supporting all customer training related activities within the sales area. This role is critical to the overall success of the training support Sandvik SA USA P&S provides to stakeholders. The Training Administrator supports the coordination of  training between training providers, branch operations, and customers through administrative practices to ensure training resources such as classrooms, equipment, facilitators, students, documentation, and training materials are all prepared for the delivery of training. This position offers a variety of different professional development opportunities within the training department to include presenting, facilitating, curriculum development, and training program management.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and manage annual customer training schedules for all branches. 

• Secure training resources per training schedule requirements including classrooms, equipment, facilitators, students, documentation, and training materials with appropriate branch/field service managers, facilitators, customer management, planners, and training departments. 

• Coordinate student scheduling with customers, manage class rosters, and provide to facilitators before training. 

• Manage training record documentation (class rosters, sign in sheets, training certificates, student materials, and exams/assessments) and provide to customers, stakeholders, auditors, etc., as needed. 

• Create customer training matrix for tracking and reporting of customer employee attendance and course completion. 

• Administer aptitude assessments for prospective students as requested by customer to determine aptitude and knowledge before course attendance. 

• Assist with regular test validation and analysis monitoring on all exams and assessments to identify deficiencies with exams, facilitator instruction, and student retention of training material. 

• Work with Training & Competence Development Manager, branch operations, customers, and other stakeholders on new and innovative training solutions. 

• Continuously evaluate improvement opportunities of course material through interactive means and presentation revisions. 

• Assist Training & Competence Development Manager on a variety of tasks and projects, as needed. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

EXPERIENCE 

• >3 years’ experience in a training or administrative role that includes scheduling and training documentation responsibilities
• >2 years’ experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some experience with SharePoint webpage design and management, preferred.  

EDUCATION 

• Formal education in administration or training/education management or similar field, preferable. 

PREFFERED COMPETENCIES  

• Superior customer relations and active listening skills. 

• Superb multitasking abilities managing multiple schedules and tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent Written and verbal communication skills. 

• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience working in a team environment with different skillsets.

• Flexible, self-motivated with demonstrated initiative. 

TRAVEL REQUIRMENTS

•   Domestic & international travel rare, but possible. (0%-10%)

Compensation

Expected compensation for this role is between $65,600 to $82,000.

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including a competitive benefits package of health, dental and disability insurance, and an outstanding 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.home.sandvik/career to the Training Administrator position JO # R0092020.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.