As a Technical Training Manager, you will be part of ABB Discrete Automation and Motion (DM) division based in Modderfontein. Discrete Automation and Motion (DM) division offers a wide range of products and services including drives, motors, generators, power electronics systems, rectifiers, power quality products, photovoltaic inverters, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and robots. Key applications include energy conversion, data processing, actuation, automation, standardized manufacturing cells for applications such as machine tending, welding, cutting, painting, finishing, palletizing and packing, and engineered systems for the automotive industry.
Tasks:
As a Technical Training Manager you will be responsible to develop technical training course materials and deliver technical training course content for customers, either in classroom or on site.
Your tasks as a Technical Training Manager will include the following:
1. Training course delivery
- Prepare and deliver training courses in classroom or on site and follows up post-training day activities (e.g. course feedback collection, arrangement of facilities and equipment, possible corrective action on course material and equipment).
- Ensures safe working conditions for training course participants in accordance with ABB safety instructions and regulations.
2. Course development
- Develop course material for classroom and on-site training in own area of responsibility and advises on updates needed in e-learning material.
- Create and update course descriptions and course programs.
- Takes into consideration feedback given on courses and implements corrective action when needed.
- Shares own expertise in service development.
3. Maintenance of training facilities and equipment
- Keeps classroom facilities tidy and in a condition that enables safe implementation of training courses.
- Procures and maintains course equipment for training courses in own area of responsibility.
4. Contact with stakeholder groups
- Keep in close contact with technical Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, Sales and other stakeholder groups that support implementation of training course development and delivery.
5. Ad hoc support
- Supports course administration in making course arrangements and in answering course enquiries and proposals for training courses.
- Support Field Service and other teams/units when necessary by using own expertise in technical support tasks and roles.
Requirements:
Ideally you would be in possession of a B-Tech Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering coupled with minimum 7 years’ experience in Drives and Automation training. Your technical training knowledge and experience in the field of Drive Products and advanced Drive and Motor theory will make you the ideal candidate.
Additional information:
If you require any further information please write to enquiry.recruitment@za.abb.com
Location: Modderfontein,Gauteng,South Africa
Contract type: Regular/Permanent
Date posted: 2015-11-27
Job function: Education and Training
Publication ID: ZA57179115_E1
ABB ( www.abb.com ) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility, industry, and transport and infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in roughly 100 countries and employs about 140,000 people.